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'''Banjosa''' is a small tourist attraction point about {{convert|20|km}} from [[Rawalakot]], [[Azad Kashmir]]. Word Banjosa is still undefined but according to local peoples, Banjosa is hindko words, consist of two parts "Bun" means ''forest'' and '''Jousa''' was owner of all the Land of Banjosa. Banjosa has three main Marketplaces, (Mareed Na Bagla), R.A |
'''[[Banjosa]]''' is a small tourist attraction point and [[village]] about {{convert|20|km}} from [[Rawalakot]], [[Azad Kashmir]]. Word '''[[Banjosa]]''' is still undefined but according to local peoples, [[Banjosa]] is hindko words, consist of two parts "Bun" means ''[[forest]]'' and '''[[Jousa]]''' was owner of all the Land of [[Banjosa]]. [[Banjosa]] has three main [[Marketplaces]], (Mareed Na Bagla), R.A bazaar, Miral Gala and Gale wala pir Bazaar. Religious [[Terrorism]] or Freedom fight in Kashmir was started by [[Captain Hussein khan]] and Other [[Pakistani Militants]] from this [[Valley]] and other parts of Kashmir . This area is famous due to [[Banjosa Lake]]. |
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[[File:Ban11.png|thumbnail|Lake of Banjosa]] |
[[File:Ban11.png|thumbnail|Lake of Banjosa]] |
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==Introduction== |
==Introduction== |
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Banjosa is a beautiful village located in Tehsil [[Rawalakot]]. Banjosa is famous due to its beautiful lake. This area is a part of district [[Poonch]], Kashmir. Before unlawful occupation of Kashmir |
[[Banjosa]] is a beautiful [[village]] located in Tehsil [[Rawalakot]]. [[Banjosa]] is famous due to its beautiful lake. This area is a part of district [[Poonch]], [[Kashmir]]. Before unlawful occupation of Kashmir by India and Pakistan, significant hindu families were living in [[Banjosa|Banjosa valley]]. Literacy Rate of [[Banjosa]] is almost 97%, high as compare to any other part of [[Rawalakot]].<ref></ref> Banjosa is further officially<ref></ref> divided into [[Challa, Azad Kashmir|Challa]], [[Mareed e na Bagla]], [[Kotore]], [[Danna, Azad Kashmir|Danna]], etc. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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[[File:BANJOSA VILLAGE.jpg|thumbnail|Summer View]] |
[[File:BANJOSA VILLAGE.jpg|thumbnail|Summer View]] |
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According to local historians, [[Banjosa]] was owned by [[Kashmiri hindu Pindiths]].<ref></ref> In late 15th century, [[Muslims]] were intruder in [[Banjosa]]. According to some locals '''"Sudhans"''' are combination of Saduzai and Kashmiri Barhamans.<ref></ref> However , According to religious scholar of Banjosa [[Sardar Muhammad Azam Lala]] [[Sudhans]] are [[immigrants]] of [[Palangi]], [[Kashmir]]. Later on, limited families of [[Mughal] and [[Kiyani]] were also leaving in [[Banjosa]]. |
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==Religion== |
==Religion== |
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Now-a-days, 99.9% population of Banjosa is |
Now-a-days, 99.9% population of [[Banjosa]] is consist of [[Muslims]]. 98% population of [[Banjosa]] is [[sunni Muslim]] and 1% is [[Shia Muslim]] and [[traced]] amount of [[Ahmadiyah Muslims]], [[Atheists]], [[Multi-religious]] followers are also present.<ref></ref> |
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==Education== |
==Education== |
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[[Nandi Lal]] a hindu teacher was |
[[Nandi Lal]] a hindu [[teacher]] was the first person who established first [[educational institute]] in Banjosa. He was very [[noble person]] and highly respected by [[Banjosa|Local peoples]]. He was a Great person who contribute in education of [[banjosees]] especially [[Sudhan]]s of [[Banjosa]]. Educational institutes are present in [[Banjosa]] such as [[Govt women Degree College and School]], [[Tafheem-ul-olum high school]] for boys, Kashmir Public School, [[Islamic Public School]], Ideal Public School, [[Banjosa Public school]], Branch of Pir Alou din University and [[Banjosa valley Boarding school]]. |
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==Culture== |
==Culture== |
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An influence of Pakistani culture is strongly present in Banjosa. [[Shalwar Kameez]] is commonly wear dress locally. Significant |
An influence of [[Pakistani culture]] is strongly present in [[Banjosa]]. [[Shalwar Kameez]] is commonly wear dress locally. Significant amount of locals also wears western clothes. Western culture is also dominating in women`s fashion locally. [[Pahari languages|Pahari]] Language is mostly spoken by native peoples. |
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==Politics== |
==Politics== |
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==Transportation== |
==Transportation== |
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Van system is present in this area without any |
Van system is present in this area without any change for last 20 years. However, due to rapid economic growth, personal vehicles are used by almost 80% Banjosees.<ref></ref> [[Kashmir main Highway]] is passed from center of [[Banjosa]].<ref></ref> |
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==Economy== |
==Economy== |
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[[File:Map BAN.png|thumbnail|Banjosa Map]] |
[[File:Map BAN.png|thumbnail|Banjosa Map]] |
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Economy of Banjosa is mainly based on [[International trade|foreign Exchange]], Self |
Economy of Banjosa is mainly based on [[International trade|foreign Exchange]], [[Self Business]], and [[civil services]] etc. Approximately 11% peoples are serving in [[Pakistani Military]], 23% peoples are working [[abroad]], 9% working in civil services and approx. 2% works in [[Bureaucracy]] of [[Azad Kashmir]]. Contribution in economy of Banjosa by women is very high in ratio as compare to any rural part of Pakistan. |
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==Minerals== |
==Minerals== |
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[[Category:Poonch District, Pakistan]] |
[[Category:Poonch District, Pakistan]] |
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[[Category:Lakes of Azad Kashmir]] |
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Banjosa is a small tourist attraction point and village about 20 kilometres (12 mi) from Rawalakot, Azad Kashmir. Word Banjosa is still undefined but according to local peoples, Banjosa is hindko words, consist of two parts "Bun" means forest and Jousa was owner of all the Land of Banjosa. Banjosa has three main Marketplaces, (Mareed Na Bagla), R.A bazaar, Miral Gala and Gale wala pir Bazaar. Religious Terrorism or Freedom fight in Kashmir was started by Captain Hussein khan and Other Pakistani Militants from this Valley and other parts of Kashmir . This area is famous due to Banjosa Lake.
Introduction
Banjosa is a beautiful village located in Tehsil Rawalakot. Banjosa is famous due to its beautiful lake. This area is a part of district Poonch, Kashmir. Before unlawful occupation of Kashmir by India and Pakistan, significant hindu families were living in Banjosa valley. Literacy Rate of Banjosa is almost 97%, high as compare to any other part of Rawalakot.Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page). Banjosa is further officiallyCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page). divided into Challa, Mareed e na Bagla, Kotore, Danna, etc.
History
According to local historians, Banjosa was owned by Kashmiri hindu Pindiths.Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page). In late 15th century, Muslims were intruder in Banjosa. According to some locals "Sudhans" are combination of Saduzai and Kashmiri Barhamans.Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page). However , According to religious scholar of Banjosa Sardar Muhammad Azam Lala Sudhans are immigrants of Palangi, Kashmir. Later on, limited families of [[Mughal] and Kiyani were also leaving in Banjosa.
Religion
Now-a-days, 99.9% population of Banjosa is consist of Muslims. 98% population of Banjosa is sunni Muslim and 1% is Shia Muslim and traced amount of Ahmadiyah Muslims, Atheists, Multi-religious followers are also present.Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
Education
Nandi Lal a hindu teacher was the first person who established first educational institute in Banjosa. He was very noble person and highly respected by Local peoples. He was a Great person who contribute in education of banjosees especially Sudhans of Banjosa. Educational institutes are present in Banjosa such as Govt women Degree College and School, Tafheem-ul-olum high school for boys, Kashmir Public School, Islamic Public School, Ideal Public School, Banjosa Public school, Branch of Pir Alou din University and Banjosa valley Boarding school.
Culture
An influence of Pakistani culture is strongly present in Banjosa. Shalwar Kameez is commonly wear dress locally. Significant amount of locals also wears western clothes. Western culture is also dominating in women`s fashion locally. Pahari Language is mostly spoken by native peoples.
Politics
Theocratic politics is present in peoples of Banjosa. However, concept of Free Kashmir is supported by 97% Banjosees. Significant strength of socialism is also present.
Transportation
Van system is present in this area without any change for last 20 years. However, due to rapid economic growth, personal vehicles are used by almost 80% Banjosees.Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page). Kashmir main Highway is passed from center of Banjosa.Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
Economy
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Economy of Banjosa is mainly based on foreign Exchange, Self Business, and civil services etc. Approximately 11% peoples are serving in Pakistani Military, 23% peoples are working abroad, 9% working in civil services and approx. 2% works in Bureaucracy of Azad Kashmir. Contribution in economy of Banjosa by women is very high in ratio as compare to any rural part of Pakistan.
Minerals
Iron ores, bauxite deposits, graphite deposits, gypsum deposits are found nearby Challa to Chabber along ford, magnesium, evidence of limonite deposit is abundantly found along Ford bank. Evidence of coal and marble deposits are also found nearby Chotagala road. Limestone is abundantly present in Banjosa.