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Samahni


FieldValue
official_nameSamahni
native_nameسماہنی
image_skylineSamahni Landscape 1.jpg
imagesize240px
mapsize100px
coordinates
pushpin_mapAzad Kashmir
pushpin_label_position
subdivision_typeCountry
subdivision_namePakistan
subdivision_type1Territory
subdivision_name1Azad Kashmir
population_total1,44,756
population_as_of2017
elevation_m1531
area_code_typeCalling code
timezone1PST
utc_offset1+5

Samahni () is a small town and tehsil in Bhimber District of Azad Kashmir, Pakistan, located at a distance of 17.9 mi by road northeast of Bhimber. It lies in the Samahni Valley, an area noted for its production of medicinal plants. In 2017 it had a population of 1,44,756 people.

Most of the inhabitants speak Pahari, with some Punjabi influence. Urdu is still spoken and understood among the villagers.

Some important locations in the valley include:

  • Baghsar Fort - an ancient fort constructed by Mughal rulers
  • Baghsar Lake

Landmarks

Samahni contains the Degree College library, and a cricket ground.

Union Councils

Samahni Tehsil consists of 10 Union Councils and 1 Town Committee.

  • Chahi Gahi
  • Sandhar Horran
  • Darhal Jandala
  • Khambah
  • Chowki
  • Toneen Kadyala
  • Manana Sarsala
  • Poona
  • Dab Sandoha
  • Bandala Baghsar
  • Samahni (Town Committee)

References

References

  1. Bashar Saad. (27 April 2011). "Greco-Arab and Islamic Herbal Medicine: Traditional System, Ethics, Safety .". John Wiley & Sons.
  2. "Azad Jammu and Kashmir". Citypopulation.de.
  3. [https://books.google.com/books?id=9vPgAAAAMAAJ&q=Barnala+kashmir ''Directory of Libraries in Pakistan''] (1996), p.2
  4. {{Google maps. link
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