Tangmarg is a town and tehsil in Baramulla district in

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of Jammu and Kashmir. In 2014, Tangmarg was granted a sub division and trifurcated into three Tehsils (Tangmarg, Kunzer and Karhama), with Sub Divisional Magistrate SDM Office located at Tangmarg. The Tangmarg town is central to more than 100 villages in the vicinity. Tangmarg is gateway of

gulmarg Gulmarg (), known as Gulmarag (; in Kashmiri language, Kashmiri), is a town, hill station, tourist destination, skiing destination, and a notified area committee in the Baramulla district of the northern Kashmir Valley of the Indian union terri ...

which is just 13km away, also Drung waterfall is 3km away which makes Tangmarg most crowded place in the evening due to clean & fresh environment. Tangmarg has a

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that has been recently modernized, computerized and renovated and there are plans to develop it into a model post office at par with project arrow post offices. There are many hotels and restaurants, everything required by travelling tourists. Tangmarg is from Srinagar by a two-lane road. Tangmarg has many tourist spots like Drung,

Gulmarg Gulmarg (), known as Gulmarag (; in Kashmiri language, Kashmiri), is a town, hill station, tourist destination, skiing destination, and a notified area committee in the Baramulla district of the northern Kashmir Valley of the Indian union terri ...

, Baderkoot, Zandpal, Gogaldara, Nigli Nullah and Baba Reshi. The name "Baba Reshi" is locally given for the great Sufi saint of Kashmir Baba Payam ud Din Reshi who has a

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located around from Tangmarg. Tangmarg is also known as gate of Gulmarg. Tangmarg is also known as shen kaul which means brook of snow. Tangmarg is also famous for trout fish.

Geography

The

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is 75.36679 and the

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is 33.80405.https://indiamapia.com › Baramulla Tangmarg Pin Code, Tangmarg, Baramulla Map, Latitude and ... Amongst the prominent villages of this

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are Hardushoora, Ferozpora, Pariswani, Chaindil Waingam, Kulhama, Hajibal, Bungam, Reram, Druroo, Hardu Ichloo, Khaipora, Solinda Kunzer, Devbugh, Kralweth Lalpora, Gonipora, Devpora Dardpora,Gogaldara, Mohyen,Shrai, Ganibaba, Pandithpora Bala, Baderkoot, Ratnipora, Ogmuna, Hardu-Aboora, Hariwatnoo, Treran Check , Katibugh, Chandilora, Qazipora, Gund Dalwash, Tarahama. Tangmarg is famous for fresh cold water, heavy snowfall, and Tourism. Tangmarg is a hilly area with most parts covered by lush green forests.

Access and transport

Tangmarg is located about from

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; the journey time by road is about 40 minutes. Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport, Srinagar is away.

is away on the Narbal-Tangmarg Road. The general approach to the town is through road transport (taxi and bus). Transport is available from

, Baramulla, Magam, Sopore,

and Pattan. The town is also not far from the Mazhama Railway station. A road from Tangmarg to Gogaldara is under construction. This road would connect Tehsil Tangmarg with Tehsil Khag of Badgam district. Another road from Drung to Poonch district of

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region is under consideration by the government.

History

The history of Tangmarg dates back to Mughal Era. It was used as a gateway to Gulmarg. Literally from local dialect Tang means Pear and Marg means meadow. There are many

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, cherry and apple trees in the vicinity of Tangmarg town scattered in different villages.

Education and health

A Sub-district Hospital is located at Tangmarg with affiliated Primary Health Centres in all major villages. A Government Degree College was established in 2011-12 at Chandilora. 5 Higher Secondary Schools are situated in Tangmarg including Tyndale Biscoe and Mallinson School and Fazil Kashmiri memorial higher secondary School.

Language

Kashmiri is the predominant language spoken in the villages of Tangmarg.

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is second widely spoken language after Kashmiri. Pahari is another important language spoken in area whereas English language is also spoken by educated class and those who deal with the tourism industry.

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also has many speakers.

References

{{Municipalities of Jammu and Kashmir Cities and towns in Baramulla district Tehsils of Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)