Akhnoor | |
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  Akhnoor Location in Jammu and Kashmir, India  Akhnoor Akhnoor (India) | |
| Coordinates: 32°52′N 74°44′E / 32.87°N 74.73°E | |
| Country |  India |
| Union Territory | Jammu and Kashmir |
| District | Jammu |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Committee |
| • Body | Municipal Committee Akhnoor |
| Elevation | 301 m (988 ft) |
| Population (2019) | |
| • Total | 20,756 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Languages | |
| • Secondary official | Dogri |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 181201 |
| Telephone code | 91 1924 |
| Website | www |
Akhnoor is a city and municipal committee, near city of Jammu in Jammu district of Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It lies 28 km away from Jammu city. Akhnoor is on the bank of the Chenab River, just before it enters the Pakistani Punjab. Its border location gives it strategic significance. The Akhnoor area is divided into three administrative sub-divisions - Akhnoor, Chowki Choura and Khour; Seven Tehsils - Akhnoor Khaas, Chowki Choura, Maira Mandrian, Jourian, Kharah Balli, Khour & Pargwal.