Aglar | |
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Town | |
Aglar | |
Coordinates: 33°48′55″N 75°00′04″E / 33.8153°N 75.0012°E | |
Country | India |
Union Territory | Jammu and Kashmir |
Tehsil | Zainapora |
District | Shopian |
Area | |
• Total | 3.81 km2 (1.47 sq mi) |
• Rank | 13rd |
Elevation | 1,588 m (5,210 ft) |
Population (Census 2011) | |
• Total | est. 5,886 |
• Rank | 16th |
• Literacy | 64.65% |
Languages | |
• Official | Kashmiri, Urdu, Hindi, Dogri, English[1][2] |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | |
Telephone code | 01933 |
Vehicle registration | JK22 |
Sex ratio | 1014 ♀/♂ |
Distance from Anantnag | 18 kilometres (11 mi) |
Distance from Srinagar via Pulwama | 40 kilometres (25 mi) |
Aglar is a notified area and a town in Zainapora Sub District of Kashmir. It is situated on the left bank of Rambi Ara which demarcates between Pulwama district with Shopian district. Aglar is located 13 km (8.1 mi) towards east from Pulwama, 4 km (2.5 mi) from Zainapora and 18 km (11 mi) towards west from Anantnag. Aglar is 3rd most populous town, located in Zainapora sub district of the state Jammu & Kashmir in India and 3rd biggest town by area in the sub district. The Pin code of Aglar is 192305.[5]
By population, Aglar is one of largest town located in Zainapora Sub District of Shopian district, Jammu and Kashmir with total 522 families residing. The Aglar town has population of 2,864 and the population density of the village is 752 persons per km2 as per 2011 population census. As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act, Aglar is administrated by Sarpanch who is an elected representative of village.
Well qualified, decent, kind and honest people (mostly youth) are very forward not only in education field but in sports activities as well. In volleyball, football and cricket many people hailing from Aglar represent district and state in different parts of Jammu and Kashmir and outside as well locality.
The district magistrate of Shopian district has approved the construction of public park, of which phase first was completed at an estimated cost of 2.5 lakh in Darpeth area of Aglar. The park has been thrown open for public in year 2023.[6]