Sherpathri


Sherpathri or Shairpather '' is one of the Blocks in District Ganderbal, Jammu and Kashmir, India. It was formed in 2014 by the J&K Govt and is located 5 km from the main town. It is one of 7 Blocks in the Ganderbal District. Sherpathri Consists of 5 Halqas: Gogjigund, Sehpora, Rabitar, Shallabugh and Hakim Gund. Mr. Rafeeq Ahmad Wani is currently the Naib Tehsildar Sherpathri.

Wicker work

The Shairpathri area, encompassing approximately 25 small villages, has gained fame for its unique wicker artisans, leading to its designation as the "Wicker Hub of Kashmir". The majority of the inhabitants are involved in this traditional craft, creating a variety of products, including chairs, sofas, baskets, flower vases, and kitchen utensils, using locally harvested willow reeds.

Geography

Sherpathri is located 5 km west of Ganderbal town and 22 km from the Srinagar center, at an average elevation of. The famous Sonamarg hill station is at a distance of 70 km from here. The Sind River, a major tributary to the Jehlum River flows through Sherpathri. The sand of this river has a great value for money for its quality.

Shallabugh Wetland

Sherpathri consists one of Asia's largest Wetland Shallabugh Wetland in the Shallabugh village of the Sherpathri Block. A large number of migratory birds from different countries visit this wetland every year.

Demographics

The population of Block Sherpathri is 51355. Males constitute 52% of its total population while females constitute 48% of the total population. The total geographical area of this Block is 25.42 km2. Agriculture is the mainstay of the population. While Urdu is the official language in the region, people also speak their native language as well as English.

Climate

Sherpathri has a humid subtropical climate. The valley is surrounded by the Himalayas on all sides. Winters are cool, with daytime temperature averaging to , and drops below freezing point at night. Moderate to heavy snowfall occurs in winter and the highway connecting Kashmir with the rest of India faces frequent blockades due to icy roads and avalanches. Summers are warm with a July daytime average of. The average annual rainfall is around. Spring is the wettest season while autumn is the driest. The highest temperature reliably recorded is and the lowest is.