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Location of Srinagar District within Jammu & Kashmir state
| Area |
141 km2 |
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900,000 (1991) |
| Population density |
6383/km2 (1991) |
Situated at the center of the Kashmir valley, Srinagar is the most populous district in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, India and is home to the summer capital (Srinagar) of Jammu and Kashmir (The capital moves to Jammu city in the winter). The largest city is Srinagar. It is also home to the scenic Dal Lake, a popular tourist destination.
[edit] Administration
Srinagar district has 2 Tehsils: Srinagar South and Srinagar North.
This district consists of a single block: Srinagar.[1] This block consists of a number of panchayats.
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Srinagar District has 8 assembly constituencies: Hazratbal, Zadibal, Iddgah, Khanyar, Habbakadal, Amirakadal, Sonwar and Batmaloo.[2]
[edit] Places of worship in Srinagar
Panoramic view of Dal Lake and the city of Srinagar in Srinigar District.
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Coordinates: 34°05′N 74°50′E / 34.083°N 74.833°E / 34.083; 74.833
