| Area | 11,691 km² |
| Population | 525,000 (1991) |
| Population density | 36/km2 (1991) |
| Literacy | 18.5% (1981) |
Doda is a district of Jammu and Kashmir. It is the third largest district in Jammu and Kashmir after Leh and Kargil.
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Population
Total population of Doda is 691,929 (Census of India 2001), Consisting of Muslims 400,765 (58%), Hindus 286,849, Sikhs 1,942.
Administration
The district of Doda is administratively subdivided into the following tehsils: Banihal, Bhaderwah, Doda, Gandoh and Thathri.
This district consists of 8 blocks: Assar, Bhaderwah, Bhalessa, Bhagwa, Doda (Ghat), Gundana, Marmat and Thatri.[1] Each block consists of a number of panchayats.
Politics
Doda District has 2 assembly constituencies: Bhaderwah and Doda.[2]
References
- ^ Statement showing the number of blocks in respect of 22 Districts of Jammu and Kashmir State including newly Created Districts dated 2008-03-13, accessed 2008-08-30
- ^ "ERO's and AERO's". Chief Electoral Officer, Jammu and Kashmir. http://ceojammukashmir.nic.in/ERos_AERos.html. Retrieved 2008-08-28.
External links
- Profile of Doda district on website of government of Jammu and Kashmir
- Heaven of earth in Jammu and Kashmir
- Welcome to Valley of Chenab
See also
- Chinta Valley
- Chenab River
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