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{{Infobox settlement<br />
| name = Chatroo<br />
| native_name = چھاترون<br />
| native_name_lang = ur<br />
| other_name = <br />
| settlement_type = Village and Subdivision<br />
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Jammu and Kashmir, India<br />
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| subdivision_type = Country<br />
| subdivision_name = India<br />
| subdivision_type1 = Union Territory<br />
| subdivision_name1 = Jammu and Kashmir<br />
| subdivision_type2 = Division <br />
| subdivision_name2 = Jammu<br />
| subdivision_type3 = Region <br />
| subdivision_name3 = [[Chenab Valley]]<br />
| subdivision_type4 = District <br />
| subdivision_name4 = [[Kishtwar district|Kishtwar]]<br />
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| population_total = 44,087<br />
| population_as_of = 2011<br />
| population_density_km2 = auto<br />
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| timezone1 = IST<br />
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'''Chatroo''' ({{langx|ur|چھاترون}}) is a small village and an administrative subdivision located in the [[Kishtwar district]] of the Indian [[Union Territory]] of [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]].<br />
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== Geography ==<br />
Chatroo is situated in a mountainous region of the [[Kishtwar district]], surrounded by dense forests, rivers, and valleys. Its geographic location places it in a remote area, with challenging terrain that affects accessibility, particularly during the winter months when heavy snowfall can cut off-road connections.<ref name="d088">{{cite news | title=Kishtwar: Land of Saffron, Sapphire, and Shrines | website=[[Daily Excelsior]] | url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/kishtwar-land-of-saffron-sapphire-and-shrines/ | access-date=2 November 2024}}</ref><br />
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== Administration ==<br />
Chatroo serves as a subdivision within the Kishtwar district, meaning it has its own local administrative offices responsible for governance and service delivery. As part of the [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir]], it is under the jurisdiction of the Kishtwar district administration.<ref name="y646">{{cite web | title=Subdivision & Blocks | website=District Kishtwar, Government of Jammu & Kashmir | date=20 October 2018 | url=https://kishtwar.nic.in/subdivision-blocks/ | access-date=2 November 2024}}</ref><br />
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== Demographics ==<br />
The population of Chatroo primarily consists of ethnic groups native to Jammu and Kashmir, including mostly [[Gujjars]] and [[Bakarwals]], who are known for their semi-nomadic, pastoral lifestyles. Local languages include [[Kashmiri language|Kashmiri]], [[Urdu]], and [[Kishtwari]].<ref name="j252">{{cite web | title=Kishtwari Language and Dialects | website=mykishtwar.com | date=9 May 2012 | url=https://mykishtwar.com/kishtwari-language-dialects/ | access-date=2 November 2024}}</ref><br />
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== Tourism ==<br />
Chatroo has recently gained attention as an offbeat tourist destination, attracting nature lovers, trekkers, and adventure enthusiasts with its untouched landscapes. Some nearby points of interest include:<ref name="h084">{{cite web | title=Directorate of Tourism Jammu, J&K | website=Directorate of Tourism Jammu, J&K | url=https://jammutourism.gov.in/exploreJammu-Kishtwar.html | access-date=2 November 2024}}</ref><br />
* '''[[Kishtwar National Park]]''', home to wildlife species such as the [[snow leopard]], [[ibex]], and [[Himalayan brown bear]].<br />
* Local shrines and temples, offering insights into the cultural and religious practices of the region.<br />
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== See also ==<br />
* [[Kishtwar district]]<br />
* [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)]]<br />
* [[Kishtwar National Park]]<br />
* [[Gujjars]]<br />
* [[Bakarwal]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
* [https://kishtwar.nic.in/ Kishtwar district website]<br />
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[[Category:Kishtwar district]]<br />
[[Category:Villages in Jammu and Kashmir]]<br />
[[Category:Tehsils of Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)]]</div>ShannonAguayo