Ramnagar, Udhampur
| Ramnagar, Udhampur (Jammu) Ramnagar Naggar | |
|---|---|
| Municipality Town | |
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Icon of Ramnagar(Ram Singh Palace) | |
| Nickname(s): Naggar | |
  Ramnagar, Udhampur (Jammu) Location in Jammu and Kashmir, India | |
| Coordinates: 32°49′N 75°19′E / 32.82°N 75.32°ECoordinates: 32°49′N 75°19′E / 32.82°N 75.32°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Jammu and Kashmir |
| District | Udhampur |
| Founded by | King Ram Singh |
| Named for | King Ram Singh |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indian gov |
| • Body | Jammu And Kashmir Government |
| • MLA | Ranbir Singh Pathania |
| Elevation | 601 m (1,972 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 6,776 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, Urdu and English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 182119-24 |
| Telephone code | 01990 |
| Vehicle registration | jk 14 |
| Website | udhampur.nic.in |
Ramnagar is both a town and a notified area committee in Udhampur District in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.[1]
Ramnagar Town
Ramanagar is a historical small town Situated in Udhampur District of J & K. Ramnagar is named after its last ruler, King Ram Singh of Ramanagar. He was a brave dogra king. Still the King's palace and fort are in good shape. They have been taken over by ASI for maintenance and preservation. Inside the palace there is one sheesh mahal or a kind of hall where we can still see the painting of different types some are of the queens. Ramnagar is mostly a hilly Seoz glaciers and samna banj hills are some of the very high altitude areas. Main attractions are:
- Pingla Mata
- Ramnagar Palace
- Ramnagar fort
- Chountra mata
- Devi bani Manawal
- Narsingh mandir Ramnagar
- Seoz glaciers and adjacent glaciers
- Dudu Basantgarh(hill stations)
- Raja Ram Singh Glass Palace ( Sheesh Mehal )
Ramnagar sits on the Mansa Devi Nallah, a tributary of the River Tawi that flows through Jammu. It is 27 km off the Udampur-Dhar-Pathankot road. The 19th-century palace, Rani's Samadhi (mausoleum) and the impressive fortress are all under the care of the Archaeological Survey of India.[2]
History
Ramnagar town was once the capital of the Bandralta State whose last king, Bhupendra Dev, was ousted in 1821 by Sikh forces and retired into obscurity near Ambala in today's Haryana state. Ramnagar's 19th-century palace complex consisting of three sections was built by Raja, Suchet Singh (ruled 1822 to 1844), brother of Jammu Raja Gulab Singh - a prominent Dogra warrior in the campaign to oust Bhupendra Dev.[3] and by Ram Singh, son of Rajah Ranbir Singh [2]
Geography of Ramnagar Tehsil
Ramnagar is located at 32°49′N 75°19′E / 32.82°N 75.32°E.[4] It has an average elevation of 828 metres (2716 feet). Ramnagar is hilly and roughly 90% forested aleit with scrubby, secondary growth in many parts. Local attractions include the pilgrimage sites of Chountra Mata[5] to each of which a "AKHAND JYOTI" is carried on the eve of Navratra (which is scheduled twice a year). This yatra (pilgrimage) is carried with great fervour and dedication towards Maa Durga And Maa Kali. These pilgrimages are traditionally performed on foot though a motorable road is now under construction to Chontra Mata.http://keylr.com/sheesh-mahal-palace-ramnagar/
Other points of interest include Marhada Mata, Gurlang, Seoz Glaciers, the Samna Manj range. and the Shri Narsing Ji Maharaj temple in central Ramnagar.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[6] Ramnagar area had a predominantly rural population of 6776. Males constitute 55% of the population and females 45%. Ramnagar has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 61%. In Ramnagar, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Ramnagar cuisine
Ramnagar is known for its Golgappas(Pani Puri), Chocolate (Barfi), Sund (panjeeri), Patisa and its exotic local food – Rajma-rice (served with chutney made from dried seeds of pomegranate) is one of the cuisines of Ramanagar. Another speciality of Ramnagar is Kalaadi or Kalari cheese, which is a variety of processed cheese. Kalaadi, specially made in the Ramnagar district of Jammu province is considered to be the best in quality all over the state.
Dogra cuisines include Ambal (sweet-salty vegetable made of pumpkin), Khatta Maas, Kulthein di Dal (a Dogra Pulse (legume)), Dal Patt, Maa da Madra, Rajma, Auriya and Kalari (authentic Dogra cheese). Pickles typical of Jammu are made of Kasrod, Girgle, Mango with Saunf, Zimikand, Tyaoo, Seyoo, and Potatoes. Auriya is a dish made with Potatoes. During weddings it is typical to make Kayoor (another cuisine served with sweet curd), and Sund (sweet dish made of dry-fruits).
Schools
Bhartiya Vidya Mandhir High School,Keshav Vidya Kendar High School,Emmanuel Mission High School,National Public High School, Rising Pillar Public School, Govt. Higher Secondary School, Govt. Girls High School and Govt. Middle School are some famous Schools Of Ramnagar.
College
Govt. Degree College under Jammu University.
Narsing Dev Institute of Nursing & Paramedical Sciences Ramnagar is the first Paramedical Institute in the Town & registered under the Paramedical Council of Jammu & Kashmir.
See also
External links
- ↑ http://keylr.com/sheesh-mahal-palace-ramnagar/
- 1 2 "Ticketed Monument - Jammu & Kashmir: Ram Nagar Palace, Udhampur". asi.nic.in. Archaeological Survey of India.
- ↑ Review of Ramnagar's History and Heritage
- ↑ "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Ramnagar, India". fallingrain.com.
- ↑ "CHOUNTRA MATA MANDIR". wikimapia.org.
- ↑ "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.