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'Bhimber' is one of the eight districts of Azad Kashmir (which is the part of Kashmir administered by Pakistan). The chief town is Bhimber.

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History

Location

Administration

Demography

See also

History

The area is very rich in archaeological remains falling on a route once followed by Mughal rulers during their frequent visits to the Kashmir Valley.
Until 1995 Bhimber was a sub-division (tehsil) of Mirpur District, in 1995 Bhimber became a district.

Location

The district is bounded by Mirpur district to the northwest, and Punjab province in the west and south. It also shares borders with Indian administered Kashmir to the east.

Administration

Total area of the district is 1516 square kilometres and is divided into three tehsils.

Demography

According to the 1998 census, the total population of the district stands at 297,000, while its population according to 1999 projections is approximately 303,000.

See also

★ Azad Kashmir

★ Pakistan