Kakapora

Kakapora is one of the tehsils of the Pulwama district, Jammu and Kashmir state in India.^[1] It is located 20 kilometres (12 mi) away to the south of Srinagar. The district road passes through the town which connects it to District Headquarters Pulwama. It is situated on the banks of famous Jehlum river and Romash, one of the tributaries of the former. The people are mostly associated with agriculture.^[2] Kakapora is a historical place and as mentioned in Kalhan's book of rajtarangni.In modern times kakapora is often referred as rice bowl of kashmir and intrestingly the paddy is first sown in the town. There are various commercial units in kakapora the boost the economic status of town besides agricultural. The people are educated and few are government employees.

History

Kakapora has historical importance from ancient times of Uttpal dynasty of King awantiwarman. An archeological manoment a temple of 11 centucentury A .D has been excevated near Astan Masjid in Astan Mohallah Kakapora . The temple has only remaining santum with some ruins. Many standing remains including stone carved images of female character whome locals call "Rani" and a bath tub has been found .The monoment is protected by archeological survey of India and beautification , fencing floor reconstruction has been done by the department .

In September 2015 floods the temple oozed fresh water due to its below lavel that people of surrounding area used for domestic and bath purpose. The temple was affected by water lodging and reconstruction work was again started in March 2016.

The temple is place of refreshment for locals during summer espacially after sun set local youth rest in landscape of the temple.

Kakapora was setup as administrative unit as tehsil by Government of Jammu &kashmir on 18-08-13.

References

1. "Administrative Setup". Pulwama.nic.in. Retrieved 2013-08-18.
2. "Kakapora Tehsil | Kakapora Tehsil map". Onefivenine.com. Retrieved 2013-08-18.