Thanamandi facts for kids
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Thanamandi
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 Thanamandi
Location in Jammu and Kashmir
Thanamandi
Location in India
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| Country |  India |
| Union Territory | Jammu and Kashmir |
| District | Rajouri |
| Elevation | 1,725 m (5,659 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,204 |
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| • Official | Gojri, Dogri, Hindi, Urdu, Kashmiri, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
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185212
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| Vehicle registration | JK-11 |
Thanamandi is a small town in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, a special region in India. It's like a local government area called a municipal committee. The town is located on the famous Mughal Road, which connects Rajouri and Bufliaz.
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Why Thanamandi is Important
Thanamandi is about 23 kilometers (14 miles) from Rajouri, which is the main city of the district. It sits right on the Mughal Road. This road goes over the Pir Panjal mountains towards Srinagar.
A Road Through History
Long ago, this route was a path for people to move their cattle. It helped them find food for their animals. When the Mughal Road was built, it became a way for vehicles to travel to Srinagar.
Thanamandi was also the place of an important battle in 1420. Two brothers, Shah Miri Sultan Ali Shah and Zain-ul-Abidin, fought here. Zain-ul-Abidin won the battle with help from Raja Jasrat.
A Place of Faith and Trade
Thanamandi is special for its religious importance. It is home to a very respected Sufi saint named Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah. His tomb, called a mausoleum, is at Shahdara Sharief in the town.
You can still see some old forts in Thanamandi. These forts were built a long time ago when the Mughals ruled. The town's name might even come from being a busy trade market, or "mandi," during those times.
Who Lives in Thanamandi?
Religion in Thanamandi (2011) Islam (94.17%) Hinduism (5.45%) Sikhism (0.24%) Christianity (0.09%) Buddhism (0.04%) Not Stated (0.02%)
In 2011, a count of the people showed that 7,204 people lived in Thanamandi. More than half, about 53%, were boys and men. The rest, about 47%, were girls and women.
About 12% of the people were young children under 6 years old. The town has a good literacy rate of 60%. This means 60 out of every 100 people can read and write. This is higher than the average for all of India, which was 59.5% at that time. For boys and men, 69% could read and write. For girls and women, 49% could.
Getting Around Thanamandi
Road Travel
Thanamandi is well-connected by roads to other places. You can reach many parts of Jammu and Kashmir and India using NH 144A.
Train Travel
Thanamandi does not have its own train station. The closest one is the Jammu Tawi railway station. It is about 171 kilometers (106 miles) away.
Air Travel
The nearest airport is Jammu Airport. It is located about 180 kilometers (112 miles) from Thanamandi.
