Jammu is the largest city in the Jammu Division of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. It has a population of over 951,000 and serves as the winter capital of the state from November to April. Jammu was founded in the 14th century BC by Raja Jambu Lochan and is situated on the banks of the Tawi River. It has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. Tourism is a major industry in Jammu due to its religious sites and proximity to Kashmir.

1. Jammu
जम्मू
Prepared By:
Mohit Mahajan (03)
BBA-II

2. • Coordinates: 32.73°N 74.87°
• Country : India
• State : Jammu & Kashmir
• District : Jammu
• Settled : 2900 BC
• Founded By : Raja Jambulochan

3. Area
• Total Elevation : 167 km2 (64 sq mi)
• Elevation : 327 m (1,073 ft)
Population
• Total : 951,373 (Urban agglomeration)
• Rank : 2
• Density : 5,697/km2 (14,760/sq mi)

4. Languages
• Official : Urdu
• Spoken Languages : Dogri,Punjabi, Urdu,
Hindi, Kashmiri, Gojri and English
Time Zone
• Followed time Zone : IST(UTC+5:30)

5. • PIN : 180001
• Vehicle Registration : JK02
• Website : jammu.nic.in

6. • Jammu is the largest city in the Jammu
Division and the winter capital of Indian state
of Jammu and Kashmir. It is situated on the
banks of Tawi river. It is administered by a
municipal corporation.

7. Geography
• Jammu city lies at uneven ridges of low
heights at the Shivalik hills. It is surrounded by
Shivalik range to the north, east and southeast
while the Trikuta Range surrounds it in the
north-west.
• The city spreads around the Tawi river. There
are four bridges on the river.

8. Etymology
• The name Jammu is derived from its ruler who
founded it. Raja Jambulochan founded this city
and named it Jambupora which later changed to
Jammu. Many historians and locals believe that
Jammu was founded by Raja Jambu Lochan in the
14th century BC. The Raja commanded that a
palace be built at this place and a city was
founded around it. This city became known as
Jambu-Nagar, which then later changed into
Jammu.

9. Climate
• Jammu, like the rest of north-western India, features a
humid subtropical climate , with extreme summer
highs reaching 48 °C , and temperatures in the winter
months occasionally falling below freezing. June is the
hottest month with average highs of 40.6 °C , while
January is the coldest month with average lows
reaching 7 °C (45 °F).
• In winter dense smog causes much inconvenience and
temperature even drops to 2 °C. The monsoon lashes
the city with heavy downpours along with
thunderstorms: rainfall may total up to 669 mm
(26.3 in) in the wettest months.

10. Transport
• Railway : Jammu is well connected to India
with the Railway System. The Jammu Tawi
station was opened in 02October 1972 .
• Jammu Tawi section has been doubled and its
electrification is planned to be completed by
mid-2013.
• The code for Jammu Tawi railway station is
JAT.

11. • Highway : National Highway 1A which passes through Jammu
connects it to the Kashmir valley. National Highway 1B
connects Jammu with Poonch town. Jammu is just 80 km from
Kathua town, while it is 68 km from Udhampur city. Katra is
also 49 km away.
• Airport: Jammu Airport is about 7 km from Jammu. It has
direct flights to Srinagar, Delhi, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Leh and
Mumbai and Bengaluru
• Local Transport: The city has JKSRTC city buses under and mini
buses for local transport which run on some defined routes.
These mini buses are called ""Matadors"". Besides this auto-
rickshaw service is also available. Local taxis and cabs are also
available. Cycle rickshaws are also available for traveling short
distances.

12. Administration
• Jammu city serves as the winter capital of
Jammu & Kashmir state from November to
April when all the offices move from Srinagar
to Jammu. Srinagar serves as the summer
capital from May to October. Jammu was a
municipal committee during 2001 census of
India. With effect from 5 September 2003, it
has upgraded status of a municipal
corporation.

13. Tourism
• Tourism is the largest industry in Jammu as in
the rest of the state. It is also a focal point for
the pilgrims going to Vaishno Devi and
Kashmir valley as it is second last railway
terminal in North India. So throughout the
year the city remains full of people from all
the parts of India.

14. Places of interest include old historic palaces like:
• Mubarak Mandi
• Purani Mandi
• Rani Park
• Amar Mahal
• Bahu Fort,
• Raghunath Temple
• Ranbireshwar Temple
• Peer kho Cave
• Peer Meetha
• Old city and a number of shopping places, fun
parks, etc.

15. Cuisine
• Jammu is known for its sund panjeeri, patisa and its exotic
local food — rajma(with rice) is one of the specialty dishes of
Jammu.
• Another specialty of Jammu is kalaadi, which is processed
cheese.
• Dogri food specialties include ambal, khatta meat, kulthein
di dal, dal patt, maa da madra, rajma, and auriya.
• Pickles typical of Jammu are made of kasrod, girgle, mango
with saunf, zimikand, tyaoo, seyoo, and potatoes.
• During weddings it is typical to make kayoor and kund.
• Jammu cuisine features various chaats, especially gol
gappas, gachaalo, gulgule, rajma kulche, nutri kulche, etc.

16. Folk Dances
• Dances express the innermost joy and
happiness of a man. These are the real
pictures of the life of the people and their folk
culture. Dances are always connected with
some fairs, festivals or worship of God or
Goddess. Main dances of Jammu Province are
Dogri Bhangra, Gogri Dance, Letri Naach,
Chowki Naach, Jattar, Jagarana, Keekli and
Rouf etc .

17. Fairs and Festivals in Jammu
• Bahu Mela (March–April and September–October)
• Navratri Festival (September–October)
• Baisakhi Festival (13 or 14 April)
• Jhiri Mela (October–November)
• Lohri Festival (13 January)
• Purmandal Mela (February–March)

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