Kokernag

Kokernag
Brang kokernag
کۄکَرناگ कोकरनाग
Sub-District
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°E / 33.584721; 75.308601Coordinates: 33°35′05″N 75°18′31″E / 33.584721°N 75.308601°E / 33.584721; 75.308601
Country  India
State Jammu and Kashmir
District Anantnag
Government
 • Type Parliamentary
 • Body Municipal
Elevation 2,000 m (7,000 ft)
Population (2011)
 • Total 173,712
Languages
 • Official Urdu, Kashmiri, Gogeri
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 192202
Vehicle registration JK03
Website Anantnag District

Kokernag is a sub-district town and a notified area committee in Breng Valley (The Golden Crown of Kashmir), Anantnag district in the Indian administered state of Jammu & Kashmir. The etymology of the word 'Kokernag' is controversial and there are various theories and none has any conclusive historical proof. As per one such theory Koker means 'fowl' and nag means 'serpent'. The spring gushes 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. The other theory is that the word Kokernag originates from Koh (Mountain)kan (from or under)nag (spring). Kokernag is at the height of(approx.)2000 mts from sea level. Place is famous for gardens, largest fresh water springs in Kashmir and for its largest rainbow trout hatchery of north India. Towns and village situated around Kokernag are Bindoo, Zalangam, Bidder, Wangam, Hangalgund,Nagam, Sagam,Duksum,Soaf Shali etc. Kokernag has been 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.[1]

History

The word Kokernag has been derived from the two words namely, Koker and Nag. The word Koker has been taken from a Kashmiri word "Morgee" meaning chicken, while the word nag has been taken from Sanskrit word "Springs". Situated in Anantnag District, which means -Anant - Infinite and Nag -Springs.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[2] Kokernag had a population of 4858. Males constitute 68% of the population and females 32%. Kokernag has an average literacy rate of 63%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 77%, and female literacy is 33%. In Kokernag, 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Background

Basically, the nickname or second name of Kokernag is Breng Kokernag (name given by Shiekh ul Alam ...great kashmiri poet and scholar)He said "" kokernag breng chu sunsund preng"" which means that ""kekernag is Golden crown of a Mosque""means a precious thing .that is why kokernag is known as Golden crown of vally kashmir .it is situated at a distance of about 17 km. from district headquarters. Kokernag is a collection of many small springs and their collective appearance resembles to the claws of a Koker (cock). Kokernag is the largest fresh water spring of Kashmir and its water has many curative and digestive properties. Koker means 'fowl' and nag means 'Springs'. The spring gushes 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. Kokernag is at the height of approximately 2000 meters above mean sea level. Place is famous for gardens, largest fresh water springs in Kashmir and for its trout streams. Towns and village situated around Kokernag are Wangam, Hangalgund,Nagam, Sagam, Zalergam, Dacksum,Elaki Soaf Shali breng,etc. Kokernag has been 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. It is also famous 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. Different pools have got trout with different weights and ages. Departments sells it to the tourists who find it a delicious dish and enjoy it. Kokernag is eight miles form Achabal and famous for the curative properties of its beautiful springs. The total area of Kokernag is 300 Kanals of which 129 kanals is for the purpose of gardens and the rest is forest area. Kokernag has some historical importance also. Kokernag has been 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. The author of Ain Akbari notices that touch-stone is found in Kokernag.

Facilities Available

  1. Govt.Hospital and Govt. Animal Husbandry General Block
  2. J&K bank (about 4 )
  3. Cooperative Bank
  4. Two Govt. Degree Colleges
  5. JKBOSE OFFICE Bindoo
  6. Fishiries Department
  7. Higher secondary Schools (about 8 both for girls and boys)
  8. kokernag Botanical Garden
  9. Marrage hall sagam
  10. kokernag town Hall
  11. state Bank kokernag
  12. Fire and Emergency services department
  13. Tehsil office kokernag
  14. Kokernag Development Authority office
  15. PHC Kokernag
  16. Police and CIB Head Quater Kokernag
  17. Sheikh-ul-Allam Memorial Institute Nagam
  18. Islamic Public School Vailoo
  19. Gazi Memerial Institute Soaf Shali
  20. Darul Aaloom Islamiya Bindoo
  21. Al Khatega School Lisser Muqam
  22. Oxford English School Kokernag
  23. Hanfiya Public School
  24. Iqbal Memorial Institute kokernag

Notable persons

and many more IAS,KAS Heads.

National Connectivity

Airport

kokernag does not have an airport. Nearest airport is Srinagar International Airport with scheduled flights from Delhi, Mumbai ,Kolkata,chenai,chandegarh and Jammu. Srinagar International Airport is 88 km away from kokernag.

Railway

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.

Religion

  1. Muslim=99%
  2. other=1%

References

  1. ↑ Tourism, Janmu and Kashmir. "Kokernag". J & K Tourism. Retrieved 5 February 2014.
  2. ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
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