Bijbehara facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bijbehara Vejibror
Town
Bijbiara
View of central Bijbehara
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Union Territory	Jammu and Kashmir
District	Anantnag
Elevation	1,591 m (5,220 ft)
Population  (2011)
• Total	22,789 Excluding - Takia Bal And Ghad Hanjipora
Languages
• Official	Kashmiri, Urdu, Hindi, Gojri, English
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registration	JK-03

Bijbehara (also called Vejibror in Kashmiri) is a town in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is located right on NH 44 and next to the Jhelum River.

Bijbehara is often called the "Town of Chinars." This is because it has many beautiful Chinar trees, especially in two special gardens called Paadshaahi Bagh and Dara Shikoh Garden. The town is also home to the oldest Chinar tree in the entire region! Bijbehara is about 45 kilometers (28 miles) from Srinagar, which is the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir.

What's in a Name?

Bij-Beara in 1846, as sketched by Charles Hardinge

The name Bijbehara comes from an old Sanskrit word, Vijayeshwar. Long ago, it was a special place for a temple dedicated to Shiva Vijayeshwar.

Where is Bijbehara?

Apples from Tribjee Arwani, Bijbehara

Bijbehara is located at 33.80° North latitude and 75.10° East longitude. It sits about 1,591 meters (5,223 feet) above sea level. The town is north of the main district city and right on the banks of the Jhelum River, which locals call "Veth."

The town is surrounded by flat-topped hills called plateaus. From a plateau called Totak Shah, you can see the whole town! Many of these plateaus are now becoming new parts of the town with houses and buildings.

Bijbehara has many different areas, including Goriwan Chowk, Old Town, Ziyarat Road, and New Colony Bijbehara.

Who Lives in Bijbehara?

According to a 2011 report, Bijbehara had a total population of 22,789 people. This included 12,057 men and 10,732 women. About 15% of the population, or 3,411 people, were children aged 6 or younger.

Learning in Bijbehara

Bijbehara has many schools and colleges for students of all ages. Here are some of them:

Important Religious Places

Bijbehara is home to several important religious sites, including:

• Baba Naseeb-ud-Din Ghazi shrine
• Totak Shah Sahib shrine
• Vijayeshwar Mahadev Temple

Villages Around Bijbehara

Bijbehara Tehsil (a local administrative area) includes about 52 villages. Some of these villages are Ader, Arwani, Bewora, Khiram, and Sangam.

Getting Around

Road Travel

Bijbehara is well-connected by roads. The main NH 44 passes through the town. There are also many local roads that connect Bijbehara to other places within the district.

Train Travel

The town has its own train station, Bijbehara railway station. This station is part of the 119 km (74 miles) long Kashmir Railway line, which runs from Baramulla to Banihal.

Air Travel

The closest airport to Bijbehara is the Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport in Srinagar. It is about 51 kilometers (32 miles) away.

Famous People from Bijbehara

Bijbehara has been home to several notable people:

• Mufti Mohammad Sayeed: A well-known politician who was the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir. He also served as India's Home Minister. He founded the Jammu & Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
• Mehbooba Mufti: The daughter of Mufti Mohammad Sayeed. She also served as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and is now the president of the PDP.
• Parvez Rasool: A famous Indian cricket player.
• Javed Ahmed Tak: Known for his social work.

See also

In Spanish: Bijbehara para niños