Marmat
Tehsil
Marmat is located in Jammu and Kashmir
Marmat
Marmat
Marmat is located in India
Marmat
Marmat
Coordinates: 33°05′N 75°24′E / 33.083°N 75.400°E / 33.083; 75.400
CountryIndia
Union territoryJammu and Kashmir
DistrictDoda
VillagesSarak
Mothi-B
Hambal-A
Sarsi
Roat-A
Bari
Paryote-A
Malhori
Mothi
Goha
Behota Lota
Behota Lower
Hambal-B
Khellani
Mangota-A
Mangota-B
Paryote-B
Prabal
Roat-B
Sars
Sewat
Upper Behota
Area
 • Total222.588 km2 (85.942 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total28,501
 • Male
14,632
 • Female
13,869
Demonym(s)Bhaderwahi, Kashmiri, Khashki
Languages
 • SpokenBhadarwahi, Kashmiri, Urdu,Khashki
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
182201
TehsildarFareed Ahmed[1]
DDC MemberMushtaq Ahmed (Indian National Congress)

Marmat is a tehsil in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, India.[1] Marmat consists of 18 villages, including the village of Marmat. It is 45 kilometres south of the district headquarters of Doda.[2]

Demographics

According to the census of 2011, Marmat has a population of 28,501 (14,632 males and 13,869 females). The sex ratio is 992 females per 1,000 males. The sex ratio among scheduled tribes exceeds the rural district-wide sex ratio of 929 females per 1,000 males by as many as four blocks.[2]

Local wildlife

Himalayan Black Bear (Selenarctos thibetanus)

While the Himalayan Black Bear was quite common in Marmat, its population has experienced a sharp decline due to poaching. These bears are now found in the interiors of the steep forest areas of the Marmat ranges, though few are believed to remain alive.[2]

Common Langur (Presbytis entellus)

Locally known as langur, these animals are frequently found in the forests of Marmat. They inhabit altitudes up to 3,500 meters above mean sea level. In general, they are more arboreal in habitat than macaques. They occasionally pillage gardens and cultivated areas. Langurs live in reasonably large groups of all ages and both sexes.[2]

Koklass Pheasant (Ceriornis macrolophus)

The Koklass Pheasant is a species of bird that can be found in Doda, between the Batote and Marmat ranges.[2]

Villages in Marmat

  • GOHA
  • PRABAL
  • BARI
  • Gangalwar
  • Hambal
  • Hud
  • Kalaya
  • Khalleni
  • Mangota
  • Malhori
  • Mothi
  • Behota
  • Paryote
  • Roat
  • Sarak
  • Saras
  • Sarsi
  • Seote

Disasters and tragedies

On 12 November 2019, at least 16 people killed in a road accident near Khellani village of Marmat tehsil.[3]

Another incident happened on 20 August 2002 where entire village panchayat Mangota A and B were burnt by Army.

References

  1. 1 2 "Doda District Directory on Official Website". p. 21. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Census Handbook Doda (Census 2011) (PDF). Govt of India. 2011. pp. 32, 33, 78, 96, 133, 204.
  3. ↑ "16 killed as vehicle rolls down 500 ft on Doda highway; only survivor rushed to Jammu". Hindustan Times. 12 November 2019. Retrieved 25 July 2020.


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