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Paddar, also spelled Padar (Hindi: pāḍar), is a Sub-District and remote valley in the Kishtwar district of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It falls in the Jammu division. It consists of two tehsils namely Machail and Atholi Paddar [3] The valley covers the entire southeastern portion of the Kishtwar district. It borders Zanskar (Ladakh) in the north and east, Pangi (Himachal Pradesh) in the south and the rest of Jammu and Kashmir in the west. The valley is known for its sapphire mines.[3][4] It lies along the Chandrabhaga river (Chenab) in the Great Himalayas. Paddar is among the most remote regions of Jammu and Kashmir. There are various sub valleys within Paddar, such as Machail, Gandhari, Kabban, Ongai, Bhuzunu, Barnaj, Bhuzas, Kijai Nallah, and Dharlang, among others.

Paddar
Sub-division
View of Gulabgarh Town and Paddar Valley
Location of Paddar Sub-District, J&K, India
Coordinates: 33.155671°N 76.092911°E / 33.155671; 76.092911
Country India
Union Territory Jammu & Kashmir
DivisionJammu
DistrictKishtwar
Named forSapphire mine
HeadquartersGulabgarh, Paddar
Population
 (2011)[1]
  Total21,548[2]
Society
  LanguagesPadri, Pangwali, Hindi, Ladakhi, Kishtwari, Urdu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
182204
Websitehttp://www.paddar.com

History


Little concrete material is currently available about the early history of civilization in Paddar. However, it is said that there were no humans in Paddar until the 8th century. Eventually, people living in nearby areas such as Bhaderwah, Lahaul, and Ladakh were attracted to the ample grazing lands in the valley.[3] At first, the valley was used to graze cattle, but eventually people settled there permanently.[3] The area was inhabited mostly by the Thakur community.[3]

Paddar was under Guge rule from the 10th to 14th centuries.[3] After the 14th century, Guge rule in the area collapse and civilization in Paddar divided into smaller areas.[3] These areas were ruled by Rajput Ranas. Each Rana usually controlled one to three villages, often fighting with other Ranas for control of land. In middle of 17th Century the name of one strong man Rana Sheetal Singh emerged in the Padder History. He was a Rana of his Rajwara comprising few villages with his headquarters at Leondi Village. Later, the Raja of Chamba crossed the Sansari Jhullah with his soldiers and had a sudden attack on forces of Rana Sheetal Singh. The Valley fell into the hands of Chamba rulers. After Chatur Singh's reign the Rajas of Chamba exercised their sovereignty over Padder for six generations. The area enjoyed peace and prosperity thereafter. In the spring of 1836 A.D. Zorawar Singh Marched across the Valley. Chamba forces under Rattan Singh were defeated. The territory of Padder was thus annexed to Kishtwar. [3]

Residents of ancient Paddar were primarily serpent worshipers. However, they observed other Hindu rites and rituals as well. Hindus use Dhoons (a traditional dhol or drum) and flutes in Temples to play various ragas of different devtas. Kharzath is a famous dance form of this region, performed in temples and on special occasions. Temples of different Nagdevtas or Serpent Gods are still visible and are adorned with wood carvings of snakes of all kinds.[3] Besides Hindus, Muslims and Buddhists also settled in the valley. The Buddhists were spread in the upper reaches of the Machail, Kaban, and Gandhari valleys and in the town of Gulabgarh. The first Muslims came to Paddar during the period of the Raja Shantar Kantar from Chamba. The descendants of those Muslims still live in Atholi and Kijai.[3] There were long military conflicts in Paddar starting in the middle of the 17th century.


Demographics


Religion in Paddar (2011)[2]

  Hinduism (83.6%)
  Buddhism (9.5%)
  Islam (6.8%)
  Others (0.1%)

Religion


Hinduism is the largest religion in Paddar and is followed by around 83.63% of the population. Other significant religions are Buddhism (9.46%) and Islam (6.84%).[2]


Language


Languages of Paddar (2011)[5]

  Padri (79.6%)
  Ladakhi (8.9%)
  Kashmiri (5.9%)
  Other (5.6%)

The majority of the population, (almost 80%) natively speaks Padri. Pangwali and Kishtwari(in Sazar) languages are also spoken in some parts of the valley. The above languages are spoken by the Hindus of the valley. Bhoti is spoken by the Buddhist and Kashmiri language is spoken by the Muslim population of the valley.


Villages


Then along the sohal/kabban Nala lies the Kabban village. Then Ungaie Village along the Ungaie Nala. Villages of Tiyari, Chiito and Ishtyari are along the Chenab river.


Festivals


Some notable festivals celebrated in Paddar are : sazzar.caulter of Aatakh rakshabandhan mela sherzaath to all India caulter of sazzar and paddar

After cleaning the went to different houses for biksha,eat rangai and return back to chitto.


Transport



Air


The closest airports to Paddar are Jammu Airport and Srinagar International Airport, which are 280 and 270 km away, respectively. The nearest helipad is located in Gulabgarh.


Rail


There is no railway station in Paddar. The nearest railway station is the Udhampur railway station, which is 212 km away.


Road


Paddar Valley is connected to the rest of India by the Keylong-Tandi-Killar-Gulabgarh-Kishtwar road.[9]


References


  1. Census of India 2011
  2. "Paddar Population". Census India. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
  3. "History of Paddar". Lalit Singh Chauhan. Archived from the original on 27 May 2012. Retrieved 11 June 2012.
  4. Qazi, S. A. (2005). Systematic Geography Of Jammu And Kashmir. APH Publishing. p. 80. ISBN 978-81-7648-786-3.
  5. C-16 Population By Mother Tongue – Jammu & Kashmir (Report). Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  6. "J&K Bank Paddar".
  7. "Villages of Paddar". Lalit Singh Chauhan. Lalit Singh Chauhan. Archived from the original on 27 May 2012. Retrieved 11 June 2012.
  8. "Festivals of Paddar". Lalit Singh Chauhan. Paddar.com. Archived from the original on 27 May 2012. Retrieved 11 June 2012.
  9. "Travelling from Jammu to Paddar. A complete guide". 26 December 2017. Retrieved 10 March 2021.



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