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'''Keran''' is a village in [[Kupwara district]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]], [[India]]. It is on the bank of the [[Kishanganga River]]. The village lies on the [[Line of Control]]. The Keran [[community development block in India|block]] includes four panchayats ; Keran, Mandian, Mandian-A and Kundian Patron.<ref>[http://nregalndc.nic.in/netnrega/state_html/mis_bank_post_wrt_dmd.aspx?page=b&lflag=local&state_name=JAMMU%20AND%20KASHMIR&state_code=14&district_name=KUPWARA&district_code=1401&block_name=KERAN&block_code=1401013&fin_year=2013-2014 NREGA report]</ref> |
'''Keran''' is a village in [[Kupwara district]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]], [[India]]. It is on the bank of the [[Kishanganga River]]. The village lies on the [[Line of Control]]. The Keran [[community development block in India|block]] includes four panchayats ; Keran, Mandian, Mandian-A and Kundian Patron.<ref>[http://nregalndc.nic.in/netnrega/state_html/mis_bank_post_wrt_dmd.aspx?page=b&lflag=local&state_name=JAMMU%20AND%20KASHMIR&state_code=14&district_name=KUPWARA&district_code=1401&block_name=KERAN&block_code=1401013&fin_year=2013-2014 NREGA report]</ref> |
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The adjacent habitation on the Pakistani side across the boundary is also called [[Keran, Neelum Valley|Keran]]. The Kishanganga river (known by the name Neelum on the other side), flowing through village acts as the natural border between the two habitations. While both sides have the same predominant religion, social and cultural practices differ greatly. The people are not allowed by Indian and Pakistani officials to intermingle. Keran village is surrounded by dense forests. Shalabhatu, a village in Keran sector is divided between [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]] and Pakistan administration Kashmir.<ref> |
The adjacent habitation on the Pakistani side across the boundary is also called [[Keran, Neelum Valley|Keran]]. The Kishanganga river (known by the name Neelum on the other side), flowing through village acts as the natural border between the two habitations. While both sides have the same predominant religion, social and cultural practices differ greatly. The people are not allowed by Indian and Pakistani officials to intermingle. Keran village is surrounded by dense forests. Shalabhatu, a village in Keran sector is divided between [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]] and Pakistan administration Kashmir.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2013-10-20 |title=Army’s claim over Keran operations under cloud |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/armys-claim-over-keran-operations-under-cloud/article5254206.ece |access-date=2024-02-03 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> It was among the foremost infiltration routes used in the early 1990s by militants. The village has three border posts — Khokhri, Kulari and Mangerta. |
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After the reiteration of the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan in 2021, the village attracted tourists for the first time, offering unique view of the Pakistan administered Kashmir. Before this, only military and locals had access to the village.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Iqbal |first1=Naveed |title=Bunkers give way to homestays in this remote J&K village |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/bunkers-give-way-to-homestays-in-this-remote-jk-village-8904221/ |access-date=23 August 2023 |work=[[Indian Express]] |date=23 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230823153720/https://indianexpress.com/article/india/bunkers-give-way-to-homestays-in-this-remote-jk-village-8904221/ |archive-date=23 August 2023 |location=Keran}}</ref> |
After the reiteration of the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan in 2021, the village attracted tourists for the first time, offering unique view of the Pakistan administered Kashmir. Before this, only military and locals had access to the village.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Iqbal |first1=Naveed |title=Bunkers give way to homestays in this remote J&K village |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/bunkers-give-way-to-homestays-in-this-remote-jk-village-8904221/ |access-date=23 August 2023 |work=[[Indian Express]] |date=23 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230823153720/https://indianexpress.com/article/india/bunkers-give-way-to-homestays-in-this-remote-jk-village-8904221/ |archive-date=23 August 2023 |location=Keran}}</ref> |
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== History == |
== History == |
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The village is said to have been established by [[Raja]] Karn in the tenth century.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://kupwara.gov.in/historic.htm |title=Villages of historical importance in Kupwara district |access-date=8 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130530181001/http://kupwara.gov.in/historic.htm |archive-date=30 May 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In 1990, the Indian army relocated the villagers due to frequent firing and shelling by the Pakistan Army. In 1992, a flood swept over the cultivated land. With the fresh cease fire accords between the governments of both countries the valley has witnessed peace across the border. *[[Tourism]] With the opening of border tourism in 2012, Keran has become one of the favorite offbeat location for the tourists. |
The village is said to have been established by [[Raja]] Karn in the tenth century.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://kupwara.gov.in/historic.htm |title=Villages of historical importance in Kupwara district |access-date=8 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130530181001/http://kupwara.gov.in/historic.htm |archive-date=30 May 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In 1990, the Indian army relocated the villagers due to frequent firing and shelling by the Pakistan Army. In 1992, a flood swept over the cultivated land. With the fresh cease fire accords between the governments of both countries the valley has witnessed peace across the border. *[[Tourism]] With the opening of border tourism in 2012, Keran has become one of the favorite offbeat location for the tourists. Year 2023 has seen the highest footfall of tourists proceeding Keran Valley.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Geelani |first=Syed Rizwan |date=2024-01-19 |title=Tourist footfall in Kupwara skyrockets to 3 lakh in 2023 |url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/gk-top-news/tourist-footfall-in-kupwara-skyrockets-to-3-lakh-in-2023/ |access-date=2024-02-03 |website=Greater Kashmir |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[[Gurez]] |
*[[Gurez]] |
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*[[Kashmir Railway]] |
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*[[Gulmarg]] |
*[[Gulmarg]] |
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*[[Sonamarg]] |
*[[Sonamarg]] |
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*[[Gurez]] |
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*[[Mughal Road]] |
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* [[Teetwal]] |
* [[Teetwal]] |
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Revision as of 09:18, 3 February 2024
Keran | |
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Village | |
 Keran in Jammu and Kashmir, as seen from the opposite side of the LOC | |
  Keran Location in Jammu and Kashmir, India  Keran Keran (India) | |
| Coordinates: 34°39′02″N 73°57′03″E / 34.6505°N 73.9507°E | |
| Country |  India |
| Union Territory |  Jammu and Kashmir |
| District | Kupwara |
| Block | Keran |
| Demonym(s) | Kerani, Keranwala, Keraniya |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kashmiri, Hindi, Urdu, Dogri, English[1][2] |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 193224 |
| Website | kupwara |
Keran is a village in Kupwara district, Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is on the bank of the Kishanganga River. The village lies on the Line of Control. The Keran block includes four panchayats ; Keran, Mandian, Mandian-A and Kundian Patron.[3]
The adjacent habitation on the Pakistani side across the boundary is also called Keran. The Kishanganga river (known by the name Neelum on the other side), flowing through village acts as the natural border between the two habitations. While both sides have the same predominant religion, social and cultural practices differ greatly. The people are not allowed by Indian and Pakistani officials to intermingle. Keran village is surrounded by dense forests. Shalabhatu, a village in Keran sector is divided between Jammu and Kashmir and Pakistan administration Kashmir.[4] It was among the foremost infiltration routes used in the early 1990s by militants. The village has three border posts — Khokhri, Kulari and Mangerta.
After the reiteration of the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan in 2021, the village attracted tourists for the first time, offering unique view of the Pakistan administered Kashmir. Before this, only military and locals had access to the village.[5]
History
The village is said to have been established by Raja Karn in the tenth century.[6] In 1990, the Indian army relocated the villagers due to frequent firing and shelling by the Pakistan Army. In 1992, a flood swept over the cultivated land. With the fresh cease fire accords between the governments of both countries the valley has witnessed peace across the border. *Tourism With the opening of border tourism in 2012, Keran has become one of the favorite offbeat location for the tourists. Year 2023 has seen the highest footfall of tourists proceeding Keran Valley.[7]
See also
References
- ^ "The Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Act, 2020" (PDF). The Gazette of India. 27 September 2020. Retrieved 27 September 2020.
- ^ "Parliament passes JK Official Languages Bill, 2020". Rising Kashmir. 23 September 2020. Archived from the original on 24 September 2020. Retrieved 30 May 2021.
- ^ NREGA report
- ^ "Army's claim over Keran operations under cloud". The Hindu. 20 October 2013. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ^ Iqbal, Naveed (23 August 2023). "Bunkers give way to homestays in this remote J&K village". Indian Express. Keran. Archived from the original on 23 August 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ "Villages of historical importance in Kupwara district". Archived from the original on 30 May 2013. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
- ^ Geelani, Syed Rizwan (19 January 2024). "Tourist footfall in Kupwara skyrockets to 3 lakh in 2023". Greater Kashmir. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
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