Poonch district, Administrative district in Jammu division, India.
The Poonch district extends across 1,674 square kilometers of land, bordered by the Line of Control on three sides and the Pir Panjal mountains.
The district underwent territorial changes during the 1947-48 Indo-Pakistani war, resulting in the division of the original region between India and Pakistan.
Languages in Poonch district include Gojri, Dogri, Hindi, Urdu, and Pahari, with communities of Gujars, Bakerwals, and Paharis maintaining their traditions.
The district consists of six administrative tehsils - Haveli, Mandi, Mendhar, Surankote, Mankote, and Balakote, each managed by a local Tehsildar officer.
The district contains a non-operational airstrip used by the Indian Army and connects to Kashmir Valley through the historical 133-kilometer Mughal Road.
Location: Jammu division
Capital city: Poonch
Shares border with: Rajouri district, Baramulla district, Kulgam district, Budgam district, Shopian district
Website: http://poonch.gov.in
GPS coordinates: 33.77000,74.10000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:55
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