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| Capital
- |
Jammu
(Winter capital) |
| Total Area –
|
222,236
km2 (85,806 SQ MI) |
| Climate
– |
The
climate of Jammu and Kashmir varies greatly owing to
its rugged topography. In the south around Jammu, the
climate is typically monsoonal, though the region is
sufficiently far west to average 40 to 50 mm (1.6 to
2 inches) of rain per months between January and March.
In the hot season, Jammu city is very hot and can reahc
up to 40°C (104°F) whilst in July and August,
very heavy though erratic rainfall occurs with monthly
extremes of up to 650 millimetres (25.5 inches). In
September, rainfall declines, and by October conditions
are hot but extremely dry, with minimal rainfall and
temperatures of around 29°C (84°F). |
River
Surrounded
By – |
The
Jhelum River is the only major Himalayan river which
flows through the Kashmir valley. The Indus, Tawi, Ravi
and Chenab are the major rivers flowing through the
state. |
| Population –
|
10,069,917
(18th) |
| Languages –
|
Kashmiri
(Koshur), Urdu |
| Districts-
|
14
districts. Anantnag, Badgam, Baramula, Doda,
Jammu, Kargil, Kathua, Kupwara, Leh, Poonch, Pulwama,
Rajauri, Srinagar, Udhampur, Samba, Ganderbal, Kulgam,
Kishtwar, Reasi, Ramban, Shopian |
| Best time to visit
– |
April
To October |
| Std Code –
|
(For all the cities STD
code of Jammu & Kashmir Click
Here) |
| How
To Reach |
By
Air: The
state has three airports, namely: Srinagar, Jammu and
Leh. Major airlines like: Indian Airlines, Jet Airways
operate regular flights to these airports.
By
Rail: The most important railways station
is Jammu Tawi, which is served many important trains
and is so well connected with the rest of the country.
By
Road: The state has good road network
connecting important neighbourhood cities Delhi, Amritsar
Ambala, Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Pathankot,
Shimla and Manali.
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