Marmat (tehsil)
Marmat is a tehsil in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, India.[1] Marmat consists of 18 villages, including the village of Marmat. It is 45 kilometres south of the district headquarters of Doda.[2]
Marmat | |
|---|---|
  Marmat  Marmat | |
| Coordinates: 33°05′N 75°24′E | |
| Country | India |
| Union territory | Jammu and Kashmir |
| District | Doda |
| Villages | Sarak Mothi-B Hambal-A Sarsi Roat-A Bari Paryote-A Malhori Mothi Goha Behota Lota Behota Lower Hambal-B Khellani Mangota-A Mangota-B Paryote-B Prabal Roat-B Sars Sewat Upper Behota |
| Area | |
| • Total | 222.588 km2 (85.942 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 28,501 |
| • Male | 14,632 |
| • Female | 13,869 |
| Demonym(s) | Bhaderwahi, Kashmiri, Khashki |
| Languages | |
| • Spoken | Bhadarwahi, Kashmiri, Urdu,Khashki |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 182201 |
| Tehsildar | Fareed Ahmed[1] |
| DDC Member | Mushtaq Ahmed (Indian National Congress) |
Demographics
According to the census of 2011, Marmat has a population of 28,501 (14,632 males and 13,869 females). The sex ratio is 992 females per 1,000 males. The sex ratio among scheduled tribes exceeds the rural district-wide sex ratio of 929 females per 1,000 males by as many as four blocks.[2]
Local wildlife
Himalayan Black Bear (Selenarctos thibetanus)
While the Himalayan Black Bear was quite common in Marmat, its population has experienced a sharp decline due to poaching. These bears are now found in the interiors of the steep forest areas of the Marmat ranges, though few are believed to remain alive.[2]
Common Langur (Presbytis entellus)
Locally known as langur, these animals are frequently found in the forests of Marmat. They inhabit altitudes up to 3,500 meters above mean sea level. In general, they are more arboreal in habitat than macaques. They occasionally pillage gardens and cultivated areas. Langurs live in reasonably large groups of all ages and both sexes.[2]
Koklass Pheasant (Ceriornis macrolophus)
The Koklass Pheasant is a species of bird that can be found in Doda, between the Batote and Marmat ranges.[2]
Villages in Marmat
- GOHA
- PRABAL
- BARI
- Gangalwar
- Hambal
- Hud
- Kalaya
- Khalleni
- Mangota
- Malhori
- Mothi
- Behota
- Paryote
- Roat
- Sarak
- Saras
- Sarsi
- Seote
Disasters and tragedies
On 12 November 2019, at least 16 people killed in a road accident near Khellani village of Marmat tehsil.[3]
Another incident happened on 20 August 2002 where entire village panchayat Mangota A and B were burnt by Army.
References
- "Doda District Directory on Official Website". p. 21. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
- Census Handbook Doda (Census 2011) (PDF). Govt of India. 2011. pp. 32, 33, 78, 96, 133, 204.
- "16 killed as vehicle rolls down 500 ft on Doda highway; only survivor rushed to Jammu". Hindustan Times. 12 November 2019. Retrieved 25 July 2020.