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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Ganderbal
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| settlement_type = Town
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Jammu and Kashmir, India
| coordinates = {{coord|34.23|N|74.78|E|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = [[List of sovereign states|Country]]
| subdivision_name = {{flag|India}}
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and union territories of India|Union Territory]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of Jammu and Kashmir|District]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Ganderbal district|Ganderbal]]
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| unit_pref = Metric
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| elevation_m = 1619
| population_total = 28,233
| population_as_of = 2011
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| population_density_km2 = auto
| population_demonym = Ganderbali, Ganderbalia, Ganderbalan
| population_footnotes =
| demographics_type1 = Languages
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| demographics1_info1 = [[Kashmiri language|Kashmiri]], [[Urdu]], [[Hindi]], [[Dogri language|Dogri]], [[English language|English]]<ref name="OfficialLang">{{cite web |url=http://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/2020/222037.pdf |title=The Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Act, 2020 |publisher=The Gazette of India|date=27 September 2020 |access-date=27 September 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | title=Parliament passes JK Official Languages Bill, 2020 | work=Rising Kashmir | date=23 September 2020| url=http://risingkashmir.com/news/parliament-passes-jk-official-languages-bill-2020 | access-date=23 September 2020}}</ref>
| demographics1_title2 = Spoken
| demographics1_info2 = [[Pahari language (Kashmir)|Pahari]], [[Gujari language|Gujari]], [[Shina language|Shina]], [[Balti language|Balti]], Phustu
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
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| postal_code = 191201
| registration_plate = JK16
| website = {{url|ganderbal.nic.in}}
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'''Ganderbal''' is a town and a municipality committee in [[Ganderbal district]] in the [[India]]n union territory of [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]. It is Headquater of [[Ganderbal district|Ganderbal District]]. It has an average elevation of 1,619 metres (5,312 feet). It is bordered by district Srinagar in the south, Bandipore to the north, Kargil in the northeast, Anantnag to the south-east and Baramulla in the south-west.

==Geography==
Ganderbal is located at {{Coord|34.23|N|74.78|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/12/Gandarbal.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Ganderbal]. Fallingrain.com. Retrieved on 2011-12-14.</ref> It has an average elevation of 1,619 metres (5,312 feet) above [[sea level]]. It is bordered by the [[Srinagar]] district in the south, [[Bandipore]] to the north, [[Kargil district|Kargil]] in the northeast, [[Anantnag]] to the southeast. It is divided into seven Tehsils viz, Ganderbal, Kangan, Lar, Tulmulla, Gund, Nagbal and Wakoora.

==Power project==
The [[Sind River]], a major tributary to the [[Jehlum River]] flows through this district. The water of the river is mainly used for [[irrigation]], and generation of [[hydroelectricity]]. There are three hydroelectric power stations, Lower Sindh Hydroelectric Power Project Ganderbal, Upper Sindh Hydroelectric Power Project 1st Kangan and Upper Sindh Hydroelectric Power Project 2nd Sumbal generating electricity on the Sind River. Besides, the water of the river is used for drinking by Srinagar city through Rangil Water Treatment Plant.<ref>[http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2009/Sep/4/rangil-water-treatment-plant-finds-hard-to-feed-tail-end-areas-42.asp Rangil Water Treatment Plant finds hard to feed tail-end areas Lastupdate:- Fri, 4 Sep 2009 18:30:00 GMT]. Greaterkashmir.com (2009-09-04). Retrieved on 2011-12-14.</ref>

==Tourism==
Water rafting [[tournaments]] are being organised at the tourist destination of [[Sonamarg]] every year, to boost the tourism industry of [[Kashmir valley]]. Besides [[Manasbal lake]], [[Gangabal Lake]]<ref>[http://www.india9.com/i9show/Gangabal-Lake-33421.htm Gangabal Lake in India]. India9.com (2005-06-07). Retrieved on 2011-12-14.</ref> at the foot of [[Mount Haramukh]] is one of the destinations of foreign tourists visiting the valley. Vaishnosar Lake and [[Gadsar Lake]] are situated north of [[Sonamarg]].

==Development==
Despite the fact that in the past Ganderbal has remained CM‘s<ref>Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir</ref> constituency,<ref>Electoral constituency</ref> it is quite behind in development as compared to other districts. Now Ganderbal constituency is represented by Sheikh Ishfaq Jabbar who defeated qazi afzal by a little margin of 461 votes in recently held state assembly elections 2014. The State government has not shown seriousness towards the development of the district. The only Central University<ref>[http://www.careerpages.in/content/central-university-kashmir-ganderbal Central University of Kashmir, Ganderbal | CareerPages]. Careerpages.in. Retrieved on 2011-12-14.</ref> of Kashmir Valley is being constructed in district Ganderbal. One Faculty, the Faculty of Forestry of [[Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir]] is under construction at Benhama, with the objective to boost the economy and education of the district, which is well behind at present. Besides, there is a stadium which holds a record of playing a day-night matches
Physical education college, the only one in the state, is situated at {Gadoora Ganderbal} some 3.5  km away from district headquarters.

==Demographics==
{{Pie chart
|thumb = right
|caption = Religion in Ganderbal Town (2011)<ref name="Ganderbal Town Population">{{cite web|url=https://www.censusindia2011.com/jammu-kashmir/ganderbal/ganderbal/ganderbal-mc-population.html|title=Ganderbal Town Population|work=Census India|accessdate=11 July 2021}}</ref>
|label1 = [[Islam]]
|value1 = 98.21
|color1 = Green
|label2 = [[Hinduism]]
|value2 = 1.37
|color2 = Orange
|label3 = [[Sikhism]]
|value3 = 0.13
|color3 = Yellow
|label4 = [[Christianity]]
|value4 = 0.15
|color4 = Blue
|label5 = [[Buddhism]]
|value5 = 0.01
|color5 = Gold
|label6 = Not Stated
|value6 = 0.13
|color6 = Black
}}

{{As of|2011}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Ganderbal had a population of 297446.<ref>census of India official website, www.census2011.co.in</ref> Males constitute 53.36% of the population and females 46.64%. Ganderbal has an average literacy rate of 58.04%, lower than the national average of 74.04%: male literacy is 68.85%, and female literacy is 45.71%. In Ganderbal, 17.01% of the population is under 6 years of age.<ref>this is census of India 2011, www.census2011.co.in</ref>

==Politics==
The Municipal Committee Ganderbal is an [[Urban Local Body]] with 17 elected members. Its last elections took place on 16 October 2018.<ref>http://ceojammukashmir.nic.in/pdf/municipal%20Election/Result_Notifi_Corp.pdf</ref>

'''Keys:''' {{legend2|#FF9933|[[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]] (2)|border=solid 1 px #AAAAAA}} {{legend2|#00BFFF|[[Indian National Congress|INC]] (2)|border=solid 1 px #AAAAAA}} {{legend2|#146B23|''Independent'' (13)|border=solid 1 px #AAAAAA}}
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!#
!Name
!Municipal Ward
!Reservation Status
!Party
|-
|1
|Samia Ahad
|Beehama Nagripora
|Women Open
| bgcolor="#146B23" |''Independent''
|-
|2
|Abdul Rashid Rather
|Beehama Wahid Sahib
|Open
| bgcolor="#146B23" |''Independent''
|-
|3
|Jeelani Ahmed Mir
|Ganderbal A
|Open
| bgcolor="#FF9933" |[[BJP]]
|-
|4
|Haleema
|Ganderbal B
|Women Open
| bgcolor="#146B23" |''Independent''
|-
|5
|Showkat Ahmad Mir
|Arampora A
|Open
| bgcolor="#146B23" |''Independent''
|-
|6
|Altaf Ahmad Lone
|Arampora B
|Open
| bgcolor="#146B23" |''Independent''
|-
|7
|Mehak Shah
|Duderhama Gousia
|Women Open
| bgcolor="#00BFFF" |[[Indian National Congress|INC]]
|-
|8
|Hilal Ahmad Tantray
|Duderhama
|Open
| bgcolor="#146B23" |''Independent''
|-
|9
|Nazir Ahmad Ganaie
|Fathipora A
|Open
| bgcolor="#146B23" |''Independent''
|-
|10
|Rashida Bano
|Fatehpora B
|Women Open
| bgcolor="#146B23" |''Independent''
|-
|11
|Ghulam Hassan Dar
|Gangerhama A
|Open
| bgcolor="#146B23" |''Independent''
|-
|12
|Bashir Ahmad Koul
|Gangerhama B
|Open
| bgcolor="#146B23" |''Independent''
|-
|13
|Nabla
|Wanipora
|Women Open
| bgcolor="#146B23" |''Independent''
|-
|14
|Sajjad Ahmad
|Bamloora
|Open
| bgcolor="#00BFFF" |[[Indian National Congress|INC]]
|-
|15
|Lateef Ahmad
|Saloora A
|Open
| bgcolor="#FF9933" |[[BJP]]
|-
|16
|Sara
|Saloora B
|Women Open
| bgcolor="#146B23" |''Independent''
|-
|17
|Abdul Majid
|Saloora C
|Open
| bgcolor="#146B23" |''Independent''
|-
|}

==Education==
There is a Physical Education College, a Sainik School<ref>[http://www.wikimapia.org/9062115/J-K-SAINIK-SCHOOL-MANASBAL-Village-Borusat J&K Sainik School Manasbal- Village (Borus)]. Wikimapia.org. Retrieved on 2011-12-14.</ref> Mansbal, Industrial Training Institute, a Degree college and many higher secondary schools. In addition, a polytechnic college has been recently constructed in the lands of hoakersar and its current status is active. The under-construction [[Central University of Kashmir]] in Ganderbal is at Tullamula also class work started at main campus and different government accommodations at different places. Since 1 April 2007 Ganderbal is now a district carved out from Srinagar.<ref>[https://ganderbal.nic.in/history/#:~:text=District%20Ganderbal%20is%20located%20between,District%20on%20Ist%20April%202007%20 History of Ganderbal.]. Ganderbal.nic.in Retrieved on 2021-05-31.</ref>
there is a newly created engineering college namely GCET govt college of engineering and technology Safapora Ganderbal (under construction). There are also three faculties of SKUAST-K namely Faculty of veterinary Science and AH Shuhama Alusteng, Faculty of Forestry Benihama, Faculty of Fisheries Rangil in the district.<ref>[https://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/gk-magazine/the-journey-of-skuast-k/?amp Journey of SKAUST.]. Greaterkashmir.com Retrieved on 2021-05-31.</ref>

==Transport==
===Road===
Ganderbal is well-connected by road to other places in Jammu and Kashmir and India by the [[National Highway 1 (India)|NH 1]].

===Rail===
Ganderbal is not connected with railways. The nearest railway station is [[Srinagar railway station]] located at a distance of 31 kilometres.

===Air===
The nearest airport is [[Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport|Srinagar International Airport]] located at a distance of 30 kilometres.

==See also==
*[[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]
*[[Sonamarg]]
*[[Gogjigund]]
*[[Wakura]]

==References==
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{{Municipalities of Jammu and Kashmir}}
{{Kashmir Valley}}

[[Category:Cities and towns in Ganderbal district]]

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