Premnagar, Jammu and Kashmir

Premnagar (also written as Prem Nagar) is a village located in the Thathri subdistrict of the Doda District in the Indian-administered union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is situated on Batote-Kishtwar National Highway and falls within the Parnot panchayat.

Premnagar
Village
Location of Premnagar in Jammu and Kashmir, India
Location of Premnagar in Jammu and Kashmir, India
Premnagar
Location of Premnagar in Jammu and Kashmir, India
Location of Premnagar in Jammu and Kashmir, India
Premnagar
Coordinates: 33.1599981°N 75.6869887°E / 33.1599981; 75.6869887
Country India
Union TerritoryJammu and Kashmir
DivisionJammu Division
RegionChenab Valley
DistrictDoda
TehsilThathri

Demographics

According to the 2011 Census, the population of the Parnot panchayat, which includes Premnagar, is 783.[1]

Infrastructure

A wooden foot bridge over the Chenab river in Premnagar was originally constructed in 1966.[2] The bridge has suffered damage from various earthquakes, with many of its wooden planks supporting the structure decaying. The bridge is vital and only nearest connectivity for several nearby villages, including Dhara, Jatheli, Dongroo, Gundna, Malwana, Parnote, Mohalla, Gulwana, and others, to the National Highway.[3]

A police post is located in Prem Nagar under the jurisdiction of Bhaderwah.[4]

Events

In 2021, the District administration of Doda organized the Union Territory level rafting championship on the Chenab River in the Shibnote area of Premnagar, Thathri sub division.[5][6] The sand mines located in this area of Premnagar[7] is used as beech for festival.[6]

References
  1. "Census of India 2011 — Jammu & Kashmir — Series 02 — Part XII B — District Census Handbook, Doda". India. 22 March 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
  2. "Prem Nagar Bridge over Chenab cries for attention". Northlines - The Newspaper of Substance. 11 August 2022. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
  3. "Doda: Premnagar Pull risks thousands of lives — Ground Report". The Chenab Times. 14 June 2020. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
  4. "Police Station Of District Doda/Bhaderwah". Retrieved 27 September 2023.
  5. "Doda to host Chenab water rafting fest". The Tribune (India). 8 February 2021. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
  6. Desk, India TV Video; TV, India (6 March 2021). "VIDEO: 2-day Chenab White Water Rafting Festival begins in J&K's Doda". India TV. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
  7. "SHO Thathri injured in stone pelting by Sand Mafia". Early Times. 27 September 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
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