Sidhra

Sidhra
Town
Tawi River as seen from Sidhra
Sidhra
Coordinates: 32°46′N 74°53′E / 32.76°N 74.89°E / 32.76; 74.89Coordinates: 32°46′N 74°53′E / 32.76°N 74.89°E / 32.76; 74.89
Country  India
State Jammu and Kashmir
District Jammu
Government
 • Type Municipality
 • Body Jammu Municipal Corporation
Elevation 400 m (1,300 ft)
Population [1]
 • Total ≈3,000–5,000
Languages
 • Official Urdu
 • Spoken [2] Kashmiri, Gojri, Dogri
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registration JK02

Sidhra is a town and municipality in the city of Jammu in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Etymology

According to local tradition, the name Sidhra is derived from two Urdu words; "Seedhi" means straight, and "Raah" means way. This is a reference to the main road and way in Sidhra being straight since its establishment.

Geography

Sidhra is located on the foothills of the Shivalik Hills and is situated on the banks of the Tawi River. Srinagar Jammu National Highway or NH-44 goes through this town. The Tawi Bridge connects it with Old City, while the highway from the opposite direction connects it with the new city.

Demographics

Sidhra town is home to many Kashmiri and Pahari Muslim migrants mostly from Kashmir Valley, Chenab Valley and Poonch and Rajouri districts.Many Muslims from Kashmir Valley have settled here because of unrest in Valley.People from Chenab Valley and other hills of Jammu Division have settled here for better facilities and education. Some Kashmiri Muslims have made this area their second home or winter home.They settle here for six months during winters and go back during summers.[3]

Sidhra is one of the few Muslim Majority Areas of Jammu City.[4]

Major Colonies and Settlements

Sidhra comes under Ward No.71 of Jammu Municipal Corporation.Tawi Vihar is the most developed Colony of Sidhra and Asrarabad is the most populated colony of Sidhra.[5]. Following are some colonies of Sidhra.

1.Asrarabad Colony

2.Tawi Vihar Colony

3.Umar Colony

4.Eid Gah Colony (also known as Nikki Mohalla)

5.Poshwan Colony

6.Waliabad Colony

7.Neher Colony

8.Jalalabad Colony

9.Chinar Enclave

10.Iqbal Colony

11.Rangoora

12.Mahjeen

13.Jama Masjid Colony

References

  1. ↑ "Village and Town Wise Primary Census Abstract". 2011 Census of India. Government of India. Missing or empty |url= (help); |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  2. ↑ https://www.firstpost.com/india/kathua-rape-puts-sidhra-one-of-few-remaining-muslim-settlements-in-jammu-at-focal-point-of-communal-rift-4443863.html/amp
  3. ↑ https://www.firstpost.com/tech/news-analysis/kathua-rape-puts-sidhra-one-of-few-remaining-muslim-settlements-in-jammu-at-focal-point-of-communal-rift-4443863.html/amp
  4. ↑ http://www.milligazette.com/news/12670-conspiracy-to-uproot-jammu-muslims
  5. ↑ http://www.dailyexcelsior.com/rana-jmc-team-conduct-extensive-visit-of-sidhra//


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