Sheeri | |
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Village Representation. | |
Coordinates: 34°11′01″N 74°18′35″E / 34.18361°N 74.30972°E | |
Administering country | India |
Languages | |
• Official | Kashmiri, Urdu, English |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 193103, 193101 (Baramulla City) |
Telephone code +91 | 01952 |
Vehicle registration | JK-05 |
Website | thevarmul |
Sheeri is a village located in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. The village has two adjoining areas namely "Sheeri Bala" and "Sheeri Payeen".[2] It is located 10 km towards the west of the district headquarters Baramulla and 52 km from the state capital Srinagar. Sheeri is surrounded by Singhpora Tehsil to the east, Rohama Tehsil to the north, Kralpora Tehsil to the south and Boniyar Tehsil to the west.[3]
If examined demographically, it's a beautiful place—a passage of the Jehlum, surrounded by mountains, forming the historic road that links the western world from its view to The Gateway of Kashmir. If put in simple words, this place can be called "The Primary Gate of The Gateway of Kashmir".[1]
It begins from a curve following the "Batt Colony", the curve is known as "Dana Ka Moad" i.e., The Curve of Brilliance. Soon enough your eyes glide over the Jehlum to the mountains ahead that separate the Narvaw area from the other world.
One of the notable places is the Eco Park surrounded by Jehlum like an island.
The Sheeri Market is a pretty small but sufficient market. People from all over the neighbouring localities indulge in this market. If it was under serious management, it could have developed significantly.
There are vast orchids mostly, apples and fields of paddy in Sheeri. Walter Roper Lawrence, in his book "Valley of Kashmir", has talked about this place and is believed to have travelled here and researched much.
To the south of this village lie a conjunction of villages and beauties, which are part of the Narvaw area. This area also includes mountains leading to southeastern villages like Heewan and Kalyan, which ultimately lead to Gulmarg. From the mid southern part lie villages like Fatehgarh (Historic Landmark), Malpora and Dangerpira which will also lead the traveller to Gulmarg and other fantasies. On the south-western side lie villages like Zogiyar, Zandfarn and Badmulla which subsequently track towards one of the Kashmir's Beautiful but unpopular Places called "Goas". That place is a Dream.
The western part of Sheeri is paved on the banks of Jehlum and the national highway, leading to Gantamulla (I Call it the British Project) then to Uri after a long trip.