Sidhra
Sidhra is a town and municipality in the city of Jammu in the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Sidhra | |
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Town | |
 Tawi River as seen from Sidhra | |
  Sidhra | |
| Coordinates: 32.76°N 74.89°E | |
| Country |  India |
| Union Territory | Jammu and Kashmir |
| District | Jammu |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Jammu Municipal Corporation |
| Elevation | 400 m (1,300 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | ≈3,000–5,000 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, Urdu, Kashmiri, Dogri |
| • Spoken[2] | Kashmiri, Dogri, Hindi, Gojri |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | JK02 |
Spot For Bikers
Sidhra route on National Highway is most loved route for riding bikes for the youngsters of Jammu.
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 the Kashmir Valley. People from Chenab Valley and other hills of Jammu Division have settled here for better facilities and education. Some Kashmiri & Ladakhi 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]
Major colonies and settlements
Sidhra comes under Ward No.71 of Jammu Municipal Corporation. Tawi Vihar is the most developed Colony of Sidhra and home to bureaucrats, ministers and other high ranking officials of J&K. It provides the residents with good electricity facilities, provisional store and greenery. The colony also has well lit roads and ample parks for leisure and exercise. The colony houses many people from srinagar and ladakh and is connected with the highway as well as the old city. Asrarabad is the most populated colony of Sidhra but lacks maintained roads and other basic facilities.[4] Following are some colonies of Sidhra.
1.Tawi Vihar Colony
2.Asrarabad
3.Umar Colony
4.Fatehabad
5.Waliabad
6.Shahdab Colony
7.Bhatti Enclave
8.Neher
9.Jalalabad
10.Chinar Enclave
11.Iqbal Colony
12.Rangoora
13.Mahjeen
14.Jama Masjid Colony
Notable People who have residence in Sidhra
1. Asim Riaz (Actor)
2. Abdul Samad (Cricketer)
3. Aijaz Ahmed Khan (Former MLA from Gool Arnas Constituency)
4. Mubashir Latifi (SSP,Jammu and Kashmir Police)
5. Mubarak Gul (former MLA from Eid Gah Constituency]]
6. Umar Riaz (Model & Surgeon)
References
- "Village and Town Wise Primary Census Abstract". 2011 Census of India. Government of India.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help) - Yasir, Sameer (24 April 2018). "Kathua rape puts Sidhra, one of few remaining Muslim settlements in Jammu, at focal point of communal rift". Firstpost.
- "Kathua rape puts Sidhra, one of few remaining Muslim settlements in Jammu, at focal point of communal rift- Technology News, Firstpost".
- "Rana, JMC team conduct extensive visit of Sidhra". 18 February 2017.
