New Theed
New Theed is a notified area in Srinagar city known for its historical significance and natural surroundings.
New Theed نیو تھید | |
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New Theed Location in Jammu and Kashmir New Theed New Theed (India) | |
| Coordinates: 34°9′51″N 74°54′35″E / 34.16417°N 74.90972°E | |
| District | Srinagar district |
| Resettlement | 1940-1942 |
| Elevation | 1,700.0 m (5,577.4 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kashmiri, Urdu, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Postal Code | 191121[1] |
| Telephone code | 0194 |
| Vehicle registration | JK |
| Website | https://srinagar.nic.in |
Location edit
It is located about 20km from Srinagar city center.[2] It is a well-known tourist attraction within the city. The gateway to the Dachigam National Park. The base point for undertaking trekking to the adjacent Mahadev Mountain peak. The land's topography is mountainous and is enclosed by Dachigam National Park on the east side. From the south side, there is the famous Harwan Garden below the foothills of the Zabarwan Range, which is also the entry point to the area. It hosts the Heritage Chestnut Garden and a Sericulture nursery.[3] [4] [5] There is also a branch unit of Jammu and Kashmir Bank along with an ATM service.[6]
Education edit
The area consists of the following schools:
- Government Boys High School.
- Famous Abhay Mission Secondary School.
- Sayed Mirak Shah Memorial School.
History edit
The history of Haripora Harwan, commonly known as New Theed, dates back to the 1940s. According to the speech delivered by the well-known historian and expert on vedic scriptures and philosophy, Professor Triloki Nath Ganjoo, the word "Theed" is the altered form of the original word "/θɪrɑː ðrə/" (phonetic transcription) mentioned in Sharada Script. This place is mentioned in the Sharada Script with special reference to the incident with one of the Hindu goddesses, Zeashta Devi during the Vedic era.[7] In 1940-1942, the Dogra Ruler, Hari Singh, forced the mass migration of people from their homeland old Theed, the present-day Chashma Shahi, Botanical Garden, Royal Springs Golf Course, Raj Bhavan, and Hari-Niwas. During the mass migration process, people resettled in different areas of Kashmir like Nishat-Zithyar, Brein, Pampore, Gupt Ganga Ishber, Khunmoh, Bakura, Hazratbal, Islamabad, Sarnal Anantnag, Satoora Tral, Pantha-chowk, Lasjan, and Nowgam. However, the majority of the people preferred to stay in the New Theed, which was allotted to them by the government as a substitute land without any monetary compensation or any other benefits. Hari Singh set up the revenue settlement committee that included Prithvi Nath (Tehsildar), Nurjin Nath, Gopi Nath (Naib Tehsildar), Badri Nath, Sadurdin, Ahmad Syed, Pundit Lasa Bhat, Patwaris (village accountant) at the time of migration. On a local level, Ghulam Ahmad Bhat S/O Abdul Salam Bhat facilitated the entire process. Ghulam Mohammad Bhat S/O Ghulam Ahmad Bhat and Mohammad Akbar Hajam rendered their duties as the Jareeb-Kash (Land Surveyor). Other Government officers who were part of the resettlement process included Abdul Hamid Banihali and M. M. Sidique, the Financial Commissioner. Each household was proposed to be given 2 Kanals of land for every 1 Kanal of land owned at Old-Theed, with a proper land revenue record. However, unfortunately, the proposal has not been implemented so far. During migration, no rehabilitation process was adopted, depriving its inhabitants of their fundamental rights. To get genuine compensation and registration of the land record in favour of the inhabitants of New Theed, the village Awaqaf Committee initiated a court petition that is still pending in the court.[8]
Geography of Old Theed edit
The hamlet of Old-Theed was located on the banks of Dal Lake, with the Zabarwan Mountains as its backdrop. It is almost 6 km away from city centre. This place offers views of the Dal-Lake, Hariparbat, and the Boulevard Road. Nearby points of interest include the Botanical Garden, Chashma Shahi, Pari Mahal, and Takht-i-Sulaiman[9] /Shankaracharya Temple
Mohallas
- Makan Mohalla
- Gania-Pora
- Zithyar
- Gupkar Sunar-Bagh
- Darbagh
- Chesma-Shahee
- Bhat Mohalla
- Chani Mohalla
- Naveech Mohalla
- Shah Mohalla
- Nowpora-Baghi Kushi
Waqf Property At Old Theed edit
As per the revenue record, there are approximately 446 Kanals and 14 Marla Waqf land, including the following structures.
Masajid
- Chare Masjid
- Panyaar Masjid
- Sonarbagh Masjid
- Darbagh Masjid
- Chesmashee Masjid
- Novpora Masjid (also known as Baba Azim Masjid)
Shrines
- Shrine of Azim Bab Sahab R.A
- Sayed Sahab R.A
- Asim Sahab and Qasim Sahab R.A
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "New Theed PIN Code & Post Office in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir". iCBSE. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
- ^ "New Theed to Lal Chowk". New Theed to Lal Chowk. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
- ^ Pandit, A. H.; Mir, M. A.; Kour, A.; Bhat, K. M. (1 April 2011). "Selection of Chestnuts (Castanea sativa) in Srinagar District of the Kashmir Valley, India". International Journal of Fruit Science. 11 (2): 111–118. doi:10.1080/15538362.2011.578511. ISSN 1553-8362.
- ^ Desk, P. K. (15 September 2021). "100 Year Old Chestnut Garden Chopped Down For Construction Of Grid Station". Postcard Kashmir. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
- ^ "At Harwan, A Grid Station Eats Up Protected Fruit Bearing Trees". Kashmir Observer. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
- ^ "The Jammu And Kashmir Bank Ltd New Theed Harwan Branch IFSC Code - Srinagar, J&K New Theed Harwan IFSC Code. Contact Phone Number, Address". BanksIFSCcode.com. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
- ^ .KATHA OF MATA ZESHTA BY DR.T.N.GANJOO FROM RAVIMECH STUDIOS, retrieved 7 February 2022
- ^ Haroon Rashid Bhat (13 July 2020). The Journey from Theed to New Theed: A brief account of my native village. ASIN B08CY1J88C.
- ^ Wright, Colin. "Kashmir. Temple of Jyeshteswara [Shankaracharya], on the Takht-i-Suliman Hill, near Srinagar. Probable date 220 B.C. 2". www.bl.uk. Retrieved 17 May 2022.