Kokernag
Kokernag
Brang Kokernag | |
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Sub-District and Town | |
 Kokernag Park | |
| Nickname(s): Brang Kokernag | |
  Kokernag Location in Jammu and Kashmir, India | |
| Coordinates: 33°35′05″N 75°18′31″E / 33.584721°N 75.308601°ECoordinates: 33°35′05″N 75°18′31″E / 33.584721°N 75.308601°E | |
| Country |  India |
| Union Territory |  Jammu and Kashmir |
| District | Anantnag |
| Government | |
| • Type | Parliamentary |
| • Body | Municipal |
| Elevation | 2,000 m (7,000 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 6,553 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kashmiri, Urdu, Hindi, Dogri, English[1][2] |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 192202 |
| Vehicle registration | JK-03 |
| Website | anantnag |
Kokernag is a sub-district town and a notified area committee in Breng Valley (The Golden Crown of Kashmir), Anantnag district in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The place is known for its gardens, pristine freshwater springs and rainbow trout farms. It is 25.3 km from Anantnag via NH244. It is one of the most popular weekend getaways from the state capital Srinagar.[3]
Etymology[]
The etymology of the word 'Kokernag'(کوکرناگ in Urdu language) is controversial and there are various theories and none has any conclusive historical proof. One theory is that the name derives from the two words namely, koker and nag. Koker has been taken from a Kashmiri word for chicken, while nag has been taken from Sanskrit word for springs. The springs gush out of the base of a thickly wooded hill from where it divides into channels, which resembles to the claw-foot of a hen, hence its name.[4] A second theory is that Koker means 'fowl' and nag means 'serpent'. Another theory is that the word Kokernag originates from Koh (Mountain) kan (from or under) nag (spring).[5]
Kokernag is known also as Breng Kokernag, the name given by Shiekh ul Alam, poet and scholar. He said "kokernag breng chu sunsund preng" which means that "Kokernag is Golden crown of kashmir".[citation needed] Kokernag is also mentioned in Ain Akbari, where in it has been mentioned that the water of Kokernag satisfies both hunger and thirst and it is also a remedy for indigestion.[4]
Geography[]
Kokernag is at the height of approximately 2,000 m above sea level. Towns situated around Kokernag are Wangam, Devalgam, Hangalgund, Nagam, Sagam, Zalengam, Daksum, Magam, and Soaf Shali. The total area of Kokernag trouth farm about 400 Kanals of which 129 kanals is for the purpose of gardens and area.[3]
Climate[]
| hideClimate data for Kokernag (1981–2010, extremes 1978–2012) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 17.2 (63.0) |
18.0 (64.4) |
29.2 (84.6) |
28.3 (82.9) |
32.6 (90.7) |
34.9 (94.8) |
33.0 (91.4) |
31.8 (89.2) |
31.2 (88.2) |
29.2 (84.6) |
23.4 (74.1) |
18.4 (65.1) |
34.9 (94.8) |
| Average high °C (°F) | 5.0 (41.0) |
7.8 (46.0) |
13.4 (56.1) |
18.9 (66.0) |
23.0 (73.4) |
26.5 (79.7) |
27.2 (81.0) |
27.1 (80.8) |
25.2 (77.4) |
20.5 (68.9) |
13.8 (56.8) |
8.2 (46.8) |
18.0 (64.4) |
| Average low °C (°F) | −3.5 (25.7) |
−1.3 (29.7) |
2.7 (36.9) |
6.5 (43.7) |
9.6 (49.3) |
13.1 (55.6) |
16.0 (60.8) |
15.4 (59.7) |
11.4 (52.5) |
6.6 (43.9) |
1.9 (35.4) |
−1.5 (29.3) |
6.4 (43.5) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −15.3 (4.5) |
−12.3 (9.9) |
−6.7 (19.9) |
−1.0 (30.2) |
−0.5 (31.1) |
4.2 (39.6) |
4.3 (39.7) |
9.1 (48.4) |
4.4 (39.9) |
−1.8 (28.8) |
−5.0 (23.0) |
−10.5 (13.1) |
−15.3 (4.5) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 92.6 (3.65) |
119.8 (4.72) |
144.9 (5.70) |
112.1 (4.41) |
114.7 (4.52) |
79.0 (3.11) |
94.9 (3.74) |
95.5 (3.76) |
50.8 (2.00) |
42.7 (1.68) |
37.3 (1.47) |
60.8 (2.39) |
1,044.9 (41.14) |
| Average rainy days | 5.7 | 7.5 | 9.2 | 8.4 | 8.7 | 6.0 | 7.2 | 6.6 | 4.1 | 2.7 | 2.3 | 4.1 | 72.5 |
| Average relative humidity (%) (at 17:30 IST) | 79 | 72 | 63 | 57 | 57 | 55 | 66 | 69 | 62 | 59 | 67 | 73 | 65 |
| Source: India Meteorological Department[6][7] | |||||||||||||
Economy[]
It is known for its trout streams and the largest fresh water spring in Kashmir, Trout hatchery department which has constructed pools in series where in trout is reared.[citation needed]
The state's first rural mart has been set up in Kokernag, to promote and market the handicraft products manufactured by the local women self help groups, by NABARD.[8]
Demographics[]
Religion in Kokernag Town (2011)[9]
According to the 2011 India census Kokernag had a population of 6,553. Males constitute 68% of the population and females constitute 32% of the population. Kokernag has an average literacy rate of 63%, higher than the national average of 59.5%.Male literacy is 77%, female literacy is 33%. In Kokernag, 9% of the population is aged under 6 years.
Transportation[]
Road[]
Kokernag is situated at a distance of about 22 km from Anantnag on the right side of NH 244. The easiest and most comfortable way of reaching this place is to hire a Sumo at Anantnag. One can also catch a local bus that is easily available in Anantnag and head towards Kokernag. It takes about one hour to reach Kokernag.[3]
Rail[]
The nearest railway station is Anantnag railway station on the 119 km long Kashmir Railway that runs from Baramulla to Banihal. It lies at a distance of 30 km from Kokernag.
Air[]
The nearest airport is Srinagar International Airport located 85 kilometres from Kokernag.
See Also[]
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Anantnag
- Bijbehara
- Kishtwar
References[]
- ^ "The Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Act, 2020" (PDF). The Gazette of India. 27 September 2020. Retrieved 27 September 2020.
- ^ "Parliament passes JK Official Languages Bill, 2020". Rising Kashmir. 23 September 2020. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "Kokernag". Department of Tourism, Government of J&K. Retrieved 18 April 2018.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Tourism, Jammu and Kashmir. "Kokernag". J & K Tourism. Archived from the original on 19 February 2014. Retrieved 5 February 2014.
- ^ Khan, Ruhail (6 July 2017). Who Killed Kasheer?. Notion Press. ISBN 9781947283107.
- ^ "Station: Kukernag Climatological Table 1981–2010" (PDF). Climatological Normals 1981–2010. India Meteorological Department. January 2015. pp. 439–440. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 24 March 2020.
- ^ "Extremes of Temperature & Rainfall for Indian Stations (Up to 2012)" (PDF). India Meteorological Department. December 2016. p. M77. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 24 March 2020.
- ^ "Jammu & Kashmir's first rural mart set up in Kokernag". The Indian Express. 18 February 2018. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
- ^ "Kokernag Town Population". Census India. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
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