Baramulla is the largest divisional unit of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The district stretches over a vast area of 4588 square kilometers and is populated by 11.51 lakh people according to the census conducted in the year 2001. The district of Baramulla is marked by the presence of temples, shrines, monasteries and gurdawara, which attracts visitors of all communities to the district.

The total area of the district of Baramulla is divided into 16 CD blocks and 8 tehsils, which are the administrative units of the district. The district shares its borders on the west with the section of Kashmir occupied by Pakistan. It is bordered by Srinagar and Ladakh on the east. Kupwara lies in the north of the district and Budgam and Pooch borders the south end of the district of Baramulla.

Baramulla district is located in the strategic position in the valley of Kashmir that opened the routes to Rawalpindi and Muzaffarabad, both of which are presently located in the country of Pakistan. The ancient city of Baramulla was founded by the Raja Bhimsina. The region attracted the Mughal ruler Akbar who visited the district in the year 1508. Jahangir resided in the region during his visit to the Valley of Kashmir. The Chinese traveler Heiun T'Sang also visited Baramulla.

The district is marked for its tolerance towards all religions and has several religious centers located in the district. The Teeratha is visited by the Hindus. Buddhist devotees visit the Buddist Vihars. The shrine of the Muslim saint Syed Janbaz Wali is sacred to the Muslims. Chatti Padshahi is the Sikh site of worship visited by the pilgrims of the community.

Last Updated on 8/29/2011