Anantnag district, Administrative district in Kashmir Valley, India
The district spans 3,574 square kilometers across varied terrain, containing 395 villages organized into 16 community development blocks and 12 administrative zones.
The name Anantnag originates from 'Anantanaga', referencing the ancient springs mentioned in the Nilamata Purana text and connected to Hindu serpent mythology.
The district maintains a multilingual environment where Kashmiri serves as the primary language for 85 percent of residents, alongside Urdu, Hindi, and English.
Transportation infrastructure includes National Highways 44, 244, and 501, with rail connections through the Jammu-Baramulla line and proximity to Srinagar International Airport.
The district administration implements the 'Back to Village' program, which strengthens local governance through direct engagement between officials and rural communities.
Location: Kashmir division
Capital city: Anantnag
Shares border with: Srinagar district, Doda district
Website: http://anantnag.gov.in
GPS coordinates: 33.74568,75.22038
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:39
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