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Awantipora (Urdu pronunciation: [əʋəntiːpoːraː]) or Avantipur[3] or Aavantipur,[4] known as Woontpor[5] (Kashmiri pronunciation: [wũːtʲpoːr]) in Kashmiri, is a town, just opposite of Pulwama city, on the banks of the river Jhelum in the Pulwama district of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (now called the NH 44), south of Srinagar and north of Anantnag. Awantipora was named after the Kashmiri king Avantivarman and has the ruins of two 9th century Hindu temples built by him.

Awantipora
Woontpor
Avantipur, Awantipur, Aavantipur
Town
Awantipora
Remains of Avantiswami Temple
Awantipora
Location in Jammu and Kashmir, India
Awantipora
Awantipora (India)
Coordinates: 33.9232602°N 75.012846°E / 33.9232602; 75.012846
Country India
Union territoryJammu and Kashmir
DistrictPulwama
Elevation
1,582 m (5,190 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total12,647
Languages
 • OfficialKashmiri, Urdu, Hindi, Dogri, English[1][2]
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
192122
Telephone code01933
Vehicle registrationJK13
Sex ratio♂/♀
Websitepulwama.gov.in

Awantipora tehsil is a subdistrict of Pulwama district.[6]


History


It is said that the town was founded by Avantivarman who was the first king of the Utpala dynasty, and ruled Kashmir from 855 to 883 AD.[7] Avantivarman built a Hindu temple in Awantipora dedicated to Vishnu called "Avantisvamin" before he became king, and during his reign he built a second Hindu temple in Awantipora called "Avantisvara" dedicated to Shiva. Both temples were built in spacious rectangular paved courtyards. They were destroyed in the middle ages. They were excavated by the archeologist Daya Ram Sahni in the early 20th century.[7] The Avantisvamin temple is located at 33°55′24″N 75°00′46″E and Avantisvara is at 33°55′41″N 75°00′16″E. They are protected and maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India.


Demographics


As per the 2011 census, Awantipora has an average literacy rate of 69.41%, lower than the national average of 74%. Male literacy was 80.17%, and female literacy was 43.03% 9% of the population is under 6 years of age. Awantipora has a population of 12,647 people.

Religion in Awantipora City (2011)[8]

  Islam (61.17%)
  Hinduism (36.48%)
  Sikhism (1.45%)
  Christianity (0.69%)
  Buddhism (0.05%)
  Jainism (0.01%)
  Not Stated (0.17%)

Villages in Awantipora tehsil


The villages along with their patwar halqa (revenue circle) in Awantipora tehsil are listed below. There is a branch of Axis Bank in the village of Larkipora.[9]

Village[10] Patwar Halqa
Awantipora (town)Awantipora
KanjinagAwantipora
Rajpora UllerAwantipora
JawbrariBarsoo
BarsooBarsoo
PadgamporaPadgampora
AghanjiporaPadgampora
LarkiporaPadgampora
GoriporaPadgampora
KanlibaghPadgampora
UdiiporaPadgampora
DangerporaPadgampora
MalanghporaMalanghpora
RakhwatalporaMalanghpora
Kariwa RambirabadMalanghpora
AwanporaMalanghpora
ToknaTokna
GulzarporaTokna
BeighporaTokna
ShalltoknaTokna
ReshiporaReshipora
NowgamullerReshipora
KhandayporaReshipora
RenziporaReshipora
ChakharReshipora
Kanipora UllerReshipora
DogriporaDogripora
KawniDogripora
NoorporaNoorpora
ChersooChersoo
SailChersoo
K.KootK.Koot
MirzaporaK.Koot
Larmoh AwanporaK.Koot
PoshwanK.Koot
HariparigamHariparigam
PratabporaHariparigam
MidooraMidoora
KhankahMidoora
GorikadalMidoora
Shahabad ballaMidoora
Shahabad payeenMidoora
PanzgamPanzgam

IUST Awantipora


Awantipora is home to Islamic University of Science and Technology(IUST) dating back to 2005. The university has been set up as a centre for higher learning for the people of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir and its neighbouring regions.


AIIMS Awantipora


The first batch of MBBS at the upcoming AIIMS at Awantipora in south Kashmir will start in August 2021.[11] The temporary accommodation is in Srinagar.


Air Force Station


Awantipur Air Force Station is situated near Awantipora at Malangpora about 5 km from Pulwama town.


See also





References


  1. "The Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Act, 2020" (PDF). The Gazette of India. 27 September 2020. Retrieved 27 September 2020.
  2. "Parliament passes JK Official Languages Bill, 2020". Rising Kashmir. 23 September 2020. Retrieved 30 May 2021.
  3. Corlett, Dudley S. (1923), "The Gardens of Kashmir", Art and Archeology, The Archeological Society of Washington, affiliated with the Archaeological Institute of America, p. 27
  4. "Annual Report 1976-77", Ministry of Education and Social Welfare, Government of India, p. 223, 1976
  5. Kashir Encyclopedia (in Kashmiri). Vol. 1. Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages. 1986. p. 397.
  6. "About District/ Administrative Setup/ Tehsil", Pulwama District, Government of Jammu and Kashmir, retrieved 22 July 2020
  7. "Avantiswami Temple, Avantipur". Archeological Survey of India. Retrieved 23 July 2016.
    This web-page spells the town Avantipur, and says that it is in Anantnag district, which it was before the creation of Pulwama district in 1979.
  8. "Awantipora City Population". Census India 2011. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
  9. "Directory/Public Utilities/Banks", Pulwama District, Government of Jammu and Kashmir, retrieved 23 July 2020
  10. "Property Rates 2018-2019 (Notification No: 02/DCP-SQ of 2018)" (PDF), Pulwama District, Government of Jammu and Kashmir, p. Tehsil Awantipora Form III (C9 to C12) (2018-19), 31 March 2018, retrieved 23 July 2020
  11. "Preparations begin for first MBBS batch at AIIMS Kashmir".

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