HAVELI

Haveli District

Haveli District is the 9th districts of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. It was formerly a part of Bagh District, but it separated from Bagh on 1 July 2009 and become the ninth district of Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

Ethnic Groups

People of Haveli Districts are most educated than all districts of Azad Kashmir.Gujjar,Rathor and Khawaja are major tribes of the District Haveli.Other includes sayyed Sherazi, Khan (Pathan),Niazi, Dar, Kiani,Sheikh etc. Mumtaz Hussain Rathore(ex.Prime Minister AJK) ,Ch Muhammad Aziz(Ex s minister) Kh Khursheed(ex.President AJK),Khawaja Saeed Ex. Chief justice of AJK,Khawaja Shad Ex. Chief justic of AJK,DFO Shah Muhammad Chaudhary,Dr Pro Nadeem Ahmed Bukhari (Dean UAJK),Dr Pro Shahid (MUST),Dr Abdul Hameed Peerzada(Uni Of Poonch), Ch Muhammad Fareed DC,Zafar Mahmood Khan Comisnor,Sadiq Dar Secretary Education,Ch Muhammad Din Ex.Chairman,Ch Talib Hussain, Haider Sherazi Anchor Person(journalist) ,Aziz Khan Niazi, Raja Mirza Khan Kiani ,Moaz Ullah Khan (Press Reporter),Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan (Son Of Moaz Ullah Khan),Dr.Abdul Ghani ,Dr Shkeel Ghani,Dr. Shabbir Ahmed,Khawaja Tarique Saeed chairman zakwat koncal.are most popular Personalities of Haveli.

Education

According to the Alif Ailaan Pakistan District Education Rankings 2015, Haveli is ranked 17 out of 148 districts in terms of education. For facilities and infrastructure, the district is ranked 146 out of 148.

HATTIAN BALLA

Hattian Bala District

Hattian Bala is one of the ten districts of Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. Its district headquarters is in the town of Hattian Bala.

History

Before the establishment of the Azad Kashmir in 1948 it was the part of the Baramula district, tehsil Uri (now in Indian Kashmir). After ceasefire during the first war between India and Pakistan Hattian Bala became part of Muzaffarabad District until 2009. It was announced district in July 2009 during the coalition government of Sardar Muhammad Yaqoob Khan. Newly established district is the Gateway to Srinagar with 0.3 million population.

Indian controlled district Baramula is located in the east of Hattian Bala while Kapwara of Indian Kashmir is in the northeast, Neelum district of AJK in the northwest, Muzaffarabad in the west and Bagh in the south.

Economy

The rural urban ratio is 90:10. The majority of the rural population depends on agriculture, livestock and forestry for its subsistence. Many people are working or settled abroad in the Middle East, UK and USA and they support their families behind and in the development of the area. Hattian Bala is a mainly hilly and mountainous region with stretches of plains along the riverside, the river Jehlum which enters from the Chakothi LoC point and passes through the Jehlum valley flowing east to northwest. Due to fast flowing winding streams, Hattian Bala has great potential to generate hydroelectricity. Hydro power stations are Kathai, Leepa, and Sharian. The district has much natural beauty, its mountains have beautiful valleys like Leepa, Khalana Chham, Ghail, Saina Daman and Chakar Salmia.

Administrative divisions

Hattian Bala Districts consists of three tehsils:

• Hattian Bala
• Chikkar
• Leepa

The district council of Hattian Bala has 12 union councils (comprising 8 UCs from Constituency No.5 and 4 UCs from Constituency No.6), one municipal committee at Hattian, and one town committee at Chikar.

The rural development department has 3 Markz (centers): Hattian, Leepa and Chikar. Assistan Director LG&RDD Hattian is the administrative officer for the rural development with 2 project managers at each center.

BHIMBER

BHIMBER

Bhimber (Urdu: بھمبر‎) is the chief town of Bhimber District, Azad Kashmir. The town is situated on the border between Azad Kashmir and Pakistan at a distance of about 50 km (31 mi) from Mirpur, about 48 kilometres (30 mi) from Gujrat, about 37 kilometres (23 mi) from Jhelum, about 166 kilometres (103 mi) from Islamabad and about 241 kilometres (150 mi) from Srinagar.

HISTORY 

Famous Chinese tourist Hune Sang has talked about Bhimber in his journeys in seventh century A.D. For centuries, Bhimber has remained as capital city of Chibhal.Chibhal is named after Raja Chib Chand the eldest son of Raja Partab chand Katoch who came to Bhimber and established the state after marrying local ruler`s daughter in 1400 A.D. Chibs are direct descendents of Raja Chib Chand Katoch. In Chibs, the first who embraced Islam was Shadaab Khan who is famous as Hazrat Baba Shadi Shaheed. His Hindu name was Raja Dharm Chand Chib. The last ruler of Chibhal was Raja Sultan Khan (1800–1840). Bhimber has been important strategically. It lies on the route that was followed by the Mughal Emperors for their frequent visits to theKashmir Valley. It is also known as "Baab-e-Kashmir" (Door to Kashmir) because of its importance and geographical location which was ideal for Mughal Emperors to enter Kashmir. Therefore, the Mughals used Bhimber as a staging point for journey toSrinagar. Mughal Emperor Jahangir discussed Bhimber in his book Tuzk-e-Jahangiri. There live different caste peoples, in which mostly are Jatt secondly Rajpoot and 3rd are Mughal and some Gujjar and others.

CULTURE 

Majority of people speak Punjabi and people migrated from Samahni Valley speak Pahari.

Bhimber is situated at the border of Azad Kashmir and Punjab. 

GEOGRAPHY AND CLIMATE

Bhimber is a valley. Its hot, dry climate and other geographical conditions closely resemble with those of Gujrat, the adjoining district of Pakistan.

TOURISM

Bhimber and its surrounding area is very rich in archaeological remains. There is a forest rest house in Bhimber. Famous historical and scenic sites in the town and surrounding area include:

• Baghsar Fort – This ancient fort is built in Samahni Valley close to a place known as Baghsar.
• Baghsar Lake – This lake is situated near Baghsar Fort.
• Famous Haathi Gate – Jahangir's elephant used to enter the town through it.
• Jandi Chontra – This is the place from where Srinagar and Lahore are at the same distance.
• Sarai Saadabad – The Sarai is located near Bandala in the Samahni Valley. It was used as a staging camp during Mughal Era for the caravans moving from Lahore to Kashmir.
• Tomb of Sufi saint Baba Shadi Shaheed.

TRANSPORTATION

Road

Bhimber is connected with the rest of the country through well built road network. Common public transport is Hiace. Daily routes include Mirpur, Gujrat, Dina, Jhelum, Gujranwalaand Kharian. The coaches and coasters travel to larger cities of Pakistan including Lahore, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi and Gujranwala.

Rail

There is no railways station in Bhimber, the nearest railways stations are that of Gujrat, Lala Musa Junction and Kharian City & Cantt.

Air

The nearest commercial airport was the Islamabad International Airport, which is approximately 166 km by road from Bhimber. Recently, Sialkot International Airport has become operational which is about 150 km from town. So, this is most suitable for the people. There is a small military air strip in the town.There is a military airport in APS Bhimber.

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTES

Schools and colleges

• EFA School System kashmir campus
• ALBERUNI School
• Allied School System
• Army Public School & College
• Bhimber Public School
• Crescent Model College
• Dar-e-Arqam School System
• F.G. Ashiq Husain Public School
• Faran Institute of Technology
• Government City High School
• Government Degree College for Girls
• Government Girls High School
• Government Pilot High School for Boys
• Government Post Graduate College for Boys
• Insight Model school College
• Institute of Education
• Khan Muhammad Khan College Of Education & Technology
• Little Angels Public School
• Minhaj-ul-Quran Public School
• READ Foundation Degree College
• The Learners
• Muslim Hands Model School
• Science Foundation High School

Universities

• Al-Khair University
• Mirpur University of Science and Technology (Campus)