Why Jammu and Kashmir is divided?
After the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947–1948, the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir was divided between India (which controlled the regions of Jammu, Kashmir Valley, and Ladakh) and Pakistan (which controlled Gilgit–Baltistan and Azad Kashmir).
Which states in India have two capitals?
The legislatures of three states Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra and Uttarakhand meet in different capitals for their summer and winter sessions. Ladakh has both Leh and Kargil as its administrative capitals.
What is capital of Jammu and Kashmir?
Srinagar
Indian States
| Union territory (in alphabetical order) | Capital City | |
|---|---|---|
| 02 | Chandigarh | Chandigarh |
| 03 | Dadra and Nagar Haveli | Silvassa |
| 04 | Daman and Diu | Daman |
| 05 | Jammu & Kashmir | Srinagar (Summer) Jammu (Winter) |
Which state is divided into two parts?
On 31 October 2019, Jammu and Kashmir state was split into two new Union Territories: Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
How many capitals are there in Jammu and Kashmir?
Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)
| Jammu and Kashmir | |
|---|---|
| Administering country | India |
| Union territory | 31 October 2019 |
| Capital | Srinagar (May–October) Jammu (Nov-April) |
| Districts | 20 |
What is Jammu Kashmir capital?
| Country | : | India |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | : | Jammu(winter), Srinagar(summer) |
| Area | : | 222,236 sq.km |
| Literacy | : | 67.16% |
| Languages | : | Kashmiri, Dogri, Urdu, Hindi, and English |
What is the winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir?
Jammu, city, winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir union territory, northern India. It lies in the southwestern part of Jammu and Kashmir along the Tawi River, south of Srinagar (the summer capital), and to the north is the Siwalik Range. Raghunath temple complex, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir union territory, India.
What are the two capitals of Jammu and Kashmir?
Jammu and Kashmir, a union territory of India (until October 31, 2019, a state), situated in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent has two capitals. Srinagar is the summer capital, that is in between the months’ May and October and Jammu is the winter capital that is in between the months’ November to April.