Shopian or Shupiyan (Urdu pronunciation:[ʃʊpɪjãː]), known as Shupyan[6] (Kashmiri pronunciation:[ʃupʲjan]) in Kashmiri, is an administrative division of the Shopian district. It is located in southern part of Kashmir Valley, of Jammu and Kashmir, India.[7][8] Shopian is called the ''Apple town of Kashmir'' as majority of the population engages in apple growing practices. It also provides employment to more than 60% of the population. It is 2nd richest district in Kashmir region after Srinagar.[9]
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From the top: Historical Jamia Masjid in Shopian, Historical Aliabad Saria and Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary
The geologist Frederic Drew stated that Shopian derived its name from a distortion of word shah-payan, i.e. “royal stay”. However, the local people hold the view that Shopian was earlier named as “Shin-Van” meaning “snow forest”.
Shopian is an ancient town of Kashmir and had importance due to it being situated on the ancient imperial route, commonly known as Mughal Road, which connects Lahore and Srinagar.[10] Shopian was one out of six Wazarat Headquarters in Kashmir from 1872 to 1892 A.D.[11]
Historyedit
The famous Battle of Shopian was fought in which Sikh forces defeated Afghan forces and captured Kashmir in 1819.[12][13]
As of 2011[update] India census, Shopian Municipal Committee had a population of 16,360.[15][2][3] There were 9,319 males (57%) and 7,041 females (43%).[2][3] Of the population, 2,063 (12.6%) were age 0-6: 1,146 males (56%) and 917 females (44%).[3] The literacy rate for the people over six was 78.6% (males 86.7%, females 67.8%).[3] The average population of the town was 6 persons each house.[16]
In 1988, The Government of Jammu and Kashmir established a college namely Government Degree College, Shopian which provides higher education infrastructure to the people of Shopian district. The Government Polytechnic college was established recently in the Shopian town, which provides technical engineering diploma level education.
Tourismedit
People from all around the globe visit the tourist places like Peer Ki Gali which is on a mountain top of Mughal road. Mughal Sarai - this palace is situated on the bank of river which flows on the side of Mughal road. This palace was used by Mughal rulers as their resting place during their travels. Dabjan forests - this place is another tourist place of Shopian, where a spring is present in the middle of Dabjan forest. Famous national park Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the district. The Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary is an abode to many species of animals including the Himalayan brown bear, Himalayan black bear, musk deer, leopard, Tibetan wolf, Himalayan palm civet and also critically endangered Pir Panjal markhor. Besides, 130 species of birds including the spotted forktail, western tragopan, rock bunting, rufous-breasted accentor, Himalayan woodpecker, blue rock thrush, white-capped redstart, Himalayan griffon, common stonechat and grey wagtail are found in the Sanctuary.
Economyedit
Majority of the population are apple fruit growers.[17]
^Excelsior, Daily (9 January 2020). "Advisor Khan visits Shopian, takes stock of people's grievances".
^ abcdefA-4 Towns And Urban Agglomerations Classified By Population Size Class In 2011 With Variation Since 1901. Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India (Report). Class - IV Population of 10,000 and 19,999 (Report).
^ abcdefgDistrict Census Handbook Shupiyan, Part B (PDF). Census of India 2011 (Report). 16 June 2014. pp. 22–23. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
^"The Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Act, 2020" (PDF). The Gazette of India. 27 September 2020. Retrieved 27 September 2020.
^. Rising Kashmir. 23 September 2020. Archived from the original on 24 September 2020. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
^Kashir Encyclopedia (in Kashmiri). Vol. 2. Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Arts Culture and Languages. 1989. p. 151.
^"Snowfall in south Kashmir's Shopian". greaterkashmir.com. Greater Kashmir.
^(PDF). dcmsme.gov.in. Development Commissioner Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 November 2020. Retrieved 20 November 2018.
^Bloeria, Sudhir S. (2000). Pakistan's Insurgency vs India's Security: Tackling Militancy in Kashmir. New Delhi: Manas Publications. p. 172. ISBN978-81-7049-116-3.
^"Jammu and Kashmir(UT) | DISTRICTS OF INDIA". districts.nic.in.
^Nalwa, Vanit (2009), Hari Singh Nalwa - Champion of the Khalsaji, New Delhi: Manohar Books, p. 45, ISBN978-81-7304-785-5
^Gupta, Hari Ram (1991). The History of the Sikhs Volume 5. Munshiram Manoharlal. p. 128. ISBN9788121505154.
^"Maps, Weather, and Airports for Shupiyan, India". www.fallingrain.com.
^ ab"Shupiyan City Population". Census India. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
^"Shupiyan Population Census 2011 - 2018". census2011.co.in. 2011 Census of India.
^Bhat, T. (2014). "Economic of Apple Industry:A Primary Survey in District Shopian Kashmir (India)". S2CID 166638356. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)
External linksedit
Official website
Official website
April 18, 2024
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Shopian or Shupiyan Urdu pronunciation ʃʊpɪjaː known as Shupyan 6 Kashmiri pronunciation ʃupʲjan in Kashmiri is an administrative division of the Shopian district It is located in southern part of Kashmir Valley of Jammu and Kashmir India 7 8 Shopian is called the Apple town of Kashmir as majority of the population engages in apple growing practices It also provides employment to more than 60 of the population It is 2nd richest district in Kashmir region after Srinagar 9 Shopian ShupyanShupiyanTownFrom the top Historical Jamia Masjid in Shopian Historical Aliabad Saria and Hirpora Wildlife SanctuaryShopianLocation in Jammu and Kashmir IndiaShow map of Jammu and KashmirShopianShopian India Show map of IndiaCoordinates 33 43 N 74 50 E 33 72 N 74 83 E 33 72 74 83Country IndiaUnion territoryJammu and Kashmir 1 DistrictShopianGovernment TypeDistrict Magistrate Presidential RuleArea 2 3 Total5 44 km2 2 10 sq mi Elevation2 057 m 6 749 ft Population 2011 2 3 Total16 360 Density3 000 km2 7 800 sq mi Demonym s Shopianites ShopianiLanguages OfficialKashmiri Urdu Hindi Dogri English 4 5 Demographics 3 2 Literacy rate78 6 Sex ratio755 6 1000 Time zoneUTC 5 30 IST PIN192303Area code01933Vehicle registrationJK22Websiteshopian wbr nic wbr in Contents 1 General 2 History 3 Geography 4 Demographics 5 Education 6 Tourism 7 Economy 8 See also 9 References 10 External linksGeneral editThis section needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources in this section Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Shopian news newspapers books scholar JSTOR April 2012 Learn how and when to remove this template message The geologist Frederic Drew stated that Shopian derived its name from a distortion of word shah payan i e royal stay However the local people hold the view that Shopian was earlier named as Shin Van meaning snow forest Shopian is an ancient town of Kashmir and had importance due to it being situated on the ancient imperial route commonly known as Mughal Road which connects Lahore and Srinagar 10 Shopian was one out of six Wazarat Headquarters in Kashmir from 1872 to 1892 A D 11 History editThe famous Battle of Shopian was fought in which Sikh forces defeated Afghan forces and captured Kashmir in 1819 12 13 Geography editShupiyan is located at 33 43 N 74 50 E 33 72 N 74 83 E 33 72 74 83 14 It has an average elevation of 2 057 m 6 749 ft It is 45 km 28 mi from Srinagar Demographics editReligion in Shopian City 2011 15 Islam 85 94 Hinduism 13 12 Sikhism 0 34 Christianity 0 41 Buddhism 0 01 Jainism 0 00 Not Stated 0 18 As of 2011 update India census Shopian Municipal Committee had a population of 16 360 15 2 3 There were 9 319 males 57 and 7 041 females 43 2 3 Of the population 2 063 12 6 were age 0 6 1 146 males 56 and 917 females 44 3 The literacy rate for the people over six was 78 6 males 86 7 females 67 8 3 The average population of the town was 6 persons each house 16 Historical populationYearPop p a 19112 114 19212 236 0 56 19312 217 0 09 19414 359 6 99 19515 182 1 74 19616 005 1 48 19717 836 2 70 19819 653 2 11 200112 246 1 20 201116 360 2 94 Source 2 Education editIn 1988 The Government of Jammu and Kashmir established a college namely Government Degree College Shopian which provides higher education infrastructure to the people of Shopian district The Government Polytechnic college was established recently in the Shopian town which provides technical engineering diploma level education Tourism editPeople from all around the globe visit the tourist places like Peer Ki Gali which is on a mountain top of Mughal road Mughal Sarai this palace is situated on the bank of river which flows on the side of Mughal road This palace was used by Mughal rulers as their resting place during their travels Dabjan forests this place is another tourist place of Shopian where a spring is present in the middle of Dabjan forest Famous national park Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the district The Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary is an abode to many species of animals including the Himalayan brown bear Himalayan black bear musk deer leopard Tibetan wolf Himalayan palm civet and also critically endangered Pir Panjal markhor Besides 130 species of birds including the spotted forktail western tragopan rock bunting rufous breasted accentor Himalayan woodpecker blue rock thrush white capped redstart Himalayan griffon common stonechat and grey wagtail are found in the Sanctuary Economy editMajority of the population are apple fruit growers 17 See also editMughal Road Aharbal Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary Kulgam AnantnagReferences edit Excelsior Daily 9 January 2020 Advisor Khan visits Shopian takes stock of people s grievances a b c d e f A 4 Towns And Urban Agglomerations Classified By Population Size Class In 2011 With Variation Since 1901 Office of the Registrar General amp Census Commissioner Ministry of Home Affairs Government of India Report Class IV Population of 10 000 and 19 999 Report a b c d e f g District Census Handbook Shupiyan Part B PDF Census of India 2011 Report 16 June 2014 pp 22 23 Retrieved 11 February 2021 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 Archived from the original on 24 September 2020 Retrieved 23 September 2020 Kashir Encyclopedia in Kashmiri Vol 2 Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Arts Culture and Languages 1989 p 151 Snowfall in south Kashmir s Shopian greaterkashmir com Greater Kashmir Shopian Dc Msme PDF dcmsme gov in Development Commissioner Ministry of Micro Small amp Medium Enterprises Archived from the original PDF on 30 November 2020 Retrieved 20 November 2018 Apple town Bloeria Sudhir S 2000 Pakistan s Insurgency vs India s Security Tackling Militancy in Kashmir New Delhi Manas Publications p 172 ISBN 978 81 7049 116 3 Jammu and Kashmir UT DISTRICTS OF INDIA districts nic in Nalwa Vanit 2009 Hari Singh Nalwa Champion of the Khalsaji New Delhi Manohar Books p 45 ISBN 978 81 7304 785 5 Gupta Hari Ram 1991 The History of the Sikhs Volume 5 Munshiram Manoharlal p 128 ISBN 9788121505154 Maps Weather and Airports for Shupiyan India www fallingrain com a b Shupiyan City Population Census India Retrieved 11 July 2021 Shupiyan Population Census 2011 2018 census2011 co in 2011 Census of India Bhat T 2014 Economic of Apple Industry A Primary Survey in District Shopian Kashmir India S2CID 166638356 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a Missing or empty url help External links editOfficial website Official website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Shopian amp oldid 1216788766, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
