Jammu and Kashmir is a union territory in northern India,

Amit Kumar01

05-06 10:42

Jammu and Kashmir is a union territory in northern India, administered by the Government of India. It was previously a state until August 2019, when the Indian government repealed Article 370, which granted special status to the region. The union territory consists of two main regions: Jammu and the Kashmir Valley.

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*Key Facts:*


- *Capitals:* Srinagar (summer capital) and Jammu (winter capital)

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- *Districts:* 20 districts, divided into two divisions

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- *Population:* Approximately 12.27 million (2011 census)

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- *Languages:* Official languages include Kashmiri, Dogri, Urdu, Hindi, and English

- *Area:* 42,241 square kilometers

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*Government and Politics:*


- *Lieutenant Governor:* Manoj Sinha

- *Chief Minister:* Omar Abdullah (leader of the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference)

- *Legislature:* Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly

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*Economy and Tourism:*


- Jammu and Kashmir is known for its natural beauty, with popular tourist destinations like the Kashmir Valley, Dal Lake, and Gulmarg.


- The region has a diverse economy, with agriculture, horticulture, and tourism being significant contributors.

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*History and Disputes:*


- Jammu and Kashmir has been the subject of a long-standing dispute between India and Pakistan since 1947, and between India and China since 1959.

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- The Line of Control separates Jammu and Kashmir from Pakistani-administered territories 

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Jammu and Kashmir is a union territory in northern India, administered by the Government of India. It was previously a state until August 2019, when the Indian government repealed Article 370, which granted special status to the region. The union territory consists of two main regions: Jammu and the Kashmir Valley.


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