Raj Bhavan (
translation
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: ''Government House'') is the
official winter residence of the
Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir. It is located in the Winter capital city
Jammu
Jammu is the winter capital of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is the headquarters and the largest city in Jammu district of the union territory. Lying on the banks of the river Tawi, the city of Jammu, with an area of ...
,
Jammu and Kashmir.
Raj Bhavan of Jammu was one of the Maharaja's palace buildings, Ranbir Mahal, which is under the tenancy of the State Government of Jammu and Kashmir.
The Raj Bhavan overlooks the river Tawi. It is spread over an area of 6.17 hectares (126 kanals) and 7 marlas and has a spacious and beautiful lawn in front where all the ceremonial functions are held.
The
President of India
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, the
Prime Minister of India
The prime minister of India ( IAST: ) is the head of government of the Republic of India. Executive authority is vested in the prime minister and their chosen Council of Ministers, despite the president of India being the nominal head of th ...
and other dignitaries stay in the Raj Bhavan when on visit to Jammu.
See also
*
List of official residences of India Below is a list of official residences of India.
Union
State
Union territories
See also
* Raj Bhavan
* Raj Niwas
References
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Government Houses of the British Indian Empire
References
External links
The official website of Governor of Jammu and Kashmir
Governors' houses in India
Government of Jammu and Kashmir
Buildings and structures in Jammu (city)
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