Kokernag is a sub-district town and a notified area committee in Breng Valley (The Golden Crown of Kashmir), Anantnag district in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The place is known for the botanical garden , pristine freshwater springs and rainbow trout farm. It is 25.3 km from Anantnag via NH244. It is one of the most popular weekend getaways from the state capital Srinagar.[3]
Kokernag
Breng Kokernag | |
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Sub-District and Town | |
Nickname: Breng Kokernag | |
Kokernag Location in Jammu and Kashmir, India Show map of Jammu and KashmirKokernag Kokernag (India) Show map of India | |
Coordinates: 33.584721°N 75.308601°E / 33.584721; 75.308601 | |
Country | India |
Union Territory | Jammu and Kashmir |
District | Anantnag |
Government | |
• Type | Parliamentary |
• Body | Municipal |
Elevation | 2,000 m (7,000 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 6,553 |
Languages | |
• Official | Kashmiri, Urdu, Hindi, Dogri, English[1][2] |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 192202 |
Vehicle registration | JK-03 |
Website | anantnag |
The etymology of the word 'Kokernag'(کوکرناگ in Urdu language) is controversial and there are various theories and none has any conclusive historical proof. One theory is that the name derives from the two words namely, koker and nag. Koker has been taken from a Kashmiri word for chicken, while nag has been taken from Sanskrit word for springs. The springs gush out of the base of a thickly wooded hill from where it divides into channels, which resembles to the claw-foot of a hen, hence the name.[4] A second theory is that Koker means 'fowl' and nag means 'serpent'. Another theory is that the word Kokernag originates from Koh (Mountain) kan (from or under) nag (spring).[5]
Kokernag is known also as Breng Kokernag, the name given by Shiekh ul Alam, poet and scholar. He said "kokernag breng chu sunsund preng" which means that "Kokernag is crown of gold".[citation needed] Kokernag is also mentioned in Ain Akbari, where in it has been mentioned that the water of Kokernag satisfies both hunger and thirst and it is also a remedy for indigestion.[4]
Kokernag is at the height of approximately 2,000 m above sea level. Towns situated around Kokernag are Wangam, Devalgam, Hangalgund, Nagam, Sagam, Zalengam, Magam, and Soaf Shali. The total area of Kokernag trout farm about 400 Kanals of which 129 kanals is for the purpose of gardens and area.[3]
Climate data for Kokernag (1981–2010, extremes 1978–2012) | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °C (°F) | 17.2 (63.0) |
18.0 (64.4) |
29.2 (84.6) |
28.3 (82.9) |
32.6 (90.7) |
34.9 (94.8) |
33.0 (91.4) |
31.8 (89.2) |
31.2 (88.2) |
29.2 (84.6) |
23.4 (74.1) |
18.4 (65.1) |
34.9 (94.8) |
Average high °C (°F) | 5.0 (41.0) |
7.8 (46.0) |
13.4 (56.1) |
18.9 (66.0) |
23.0 (73.4) |
26.5 (79.7) |
27.2 (81.0) |
27.1 (80.8) |
25.2 (77.4) |
20.5 (68.9) |
13.8 (56.8) |
8.2 (46.8) |
18.0 (64.4) |
Average low °C (°F) | −3.5 (25.7) |
−1.3 (29.7) |
2.7 (36.9) |
6.5 (43.7) |
9.6 (49.3) |
13.1 (55.6) |
16.0 (60.8) |
15.4 (59.7) |
11.4 (52.5) |
6.6 (43.9) |
1.9 (35.4) |
−1.5 (29.3) |
6.4 (43.5) |
Record low °C (°F) | −15.3 (4.5) |
−12.3 (9.9) |
−6.7 (19.9) |
−1.0 (30.2) |
−0.5 (31.1) |
4.2 (39.6) |
4.3 (39.7) |
9.1 (48.4) |
4.4 (39.9) |
−1.8 (28.8) |
−5.0 (23.0) |
−10.5 (13.1) |
−15.3 (4.5) |
Average rainfall mm (inches) | 92.6 (3.65) |
119.8 (4.72) |
144.9 (5.70) |
112.1 (4.41) |
114.7 (4.52) |
79.0 (3.11) |
94.9 (3.74) |
95.5 (3.76) |
50.8 (2.00) |
42.7 (1.68) |
37.3 (1.47) |
60.8 (2.39) |
1,044.9 (41.14) |
Average rainy days | 5.7 | 7.5 | 9.2 | 8.4 | 8.7 | 6.0 | 7.2 | 6.6 | 4.1 | 2.7 | 2.3 | 4.1 | 72.5 |
Average relative humidity (%) (at 17:30 IST) | 79 | 72 | 63 | 57 | 57 | 55 | 66 | 69 | 62 | 59 | 67 | 73 | 65 |
Source: India Meteorological Department[6][7] |
It is known for its trout streams and the largest fresh water spring in Kashmir, Trout hatchery department which has constructed pools in series where in trout is reared. Trout Fish Farming Project Kokernag through European Economic Community Assistance was established in 1984 which serves as mother unit for production of quality seed of Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout. Under the extension program of this project, 59 trout rearing units/hatcheries have been established in almost all the districts of the state, including Leh and Kargil. More New trout rearing units are also coming up. The trout fish is made readily available to the common man at all the rearing units of the department, including a special sale outlet at Gagribal.[8]
The state's first rural mart has been set up in Kokernag, to promote and market the handicraft products manufactured by the local women self help groups, by NABARD.[9]
According to the 2011 India census Kokernag had a population of 6,553. Males constitute 68% of the population and females constitute 32% of the population. Kokernag has an average literacy rate of 63%, higher than the national average of 59.5%.Male literacy is 77%, female literacy is 33%. In Kokernag, 9% of the population is aged under 6 years.
Kokernag is situated at a distance of about 25 km from Anantnag on the right side of NH 244. The easiest and most comfortable way of reaching this place is to hire a Sumo at Anantnag. One can also catch a local bus that is easily available in Anantnag and head towards Kokernag. It takes about one hour to reach Kokernag.[3]
The nearest railway station is Anantnag railway station on the 119 km long Kashmir Railway that runs from Baramulla to Banihal. It lies at a distance of 30 km from Kokernag.
The nearest airport is Srinagar International Airport located 85 kilometres from Kokernag.
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