Ganderbal

Ganderbal is located at . 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 in the northeast, Anantnag to the southeast and Baramulla to the southwest. Ganderbal is divided into two divisions viz. Kangan and Ganderbal. Ganderbal division is mainly flat lands while as Kangan is Side valley of larger Kashmir Valley. Through Kangan Valley there flows Sind River known for river rafting separates Greater Himalayas from north eastern part of Zabarwan Range. Sonamarg lies in this Kangan valley. On the Greater Himalayan side of Ganderbal there lies a famous Harmukh mountain from which the worlds second highest mountain K2 was first discovered. Ganderbal is also known for its high alpine lakes viz. Gangbal Lake, Nundkol Lake Gadsar Vishansar Krishansar Lake Satsar (small seven lakes) and numerous unnamed lakes. Through these lakes runs a summer famous KGL trek. On lower parts Sind river before entering into Jhelum River lies a Ramsar site Shallabugh Wetland. Manasbal Lake a popular tourist resort lies on the northern part of Ganderbal, which is known for its appearance of bluish colour. Ganderbal also share Anchar Lake with Srinagar, which is known for its Nadru (Lotus Root). ==Demographics==

India census, Ganderbal had a population of 297446. 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. ==Politics==

The Municipal Committee Ganderbal is an Urban Local Body with 17 elected members. Its last elections took place on 16 October 2018. Keys: == Economy ==

Education • Universities • Central University of Kashmir at Tulmulla. • Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir's 3 facilities are located in Ganderbal: • Fisheries at Rangil, • Degree colleges • Royal Institute of Paramedical Sciences, Darend, Besides, Rangil Water Treatment Plant purifies the water of the Sind River for drinking by Srinagar city. 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. ==Transport==

Road Ganderbal is well-connected by road to other places in Jammu and Kashmir and India by the 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 located at a distance of 30 kilometres. Water Manasbal lake, Anchar Lake Lower area of Sind River are navigable in Shikaras. Shikaras in Sind River are used as sand collection, fishing and to cross river in some remote area. Water navigation is essential in those low-lying areas. ==See also==