Kakapora

Kakapora is one of the tehsils of the Pulwama district, Jammu and Kashmir state in India.^[1] It is located 20 kilometres (12 mi) to the south of Srinagar. The district road passes through the town which connects it to District Headquarters Pulwama. It is situated on the banks of Jehlum river and Romash, one of the tributaries of the former. The people are mostly associated with agriculture.^[2] Kakapora is a historical place and as mentioned in Kalhan's book of rajtarangni.In modern times kakapora is often referred as rice bowl of Kashmir and the paddy is first sown in the town. There are various commercial units in Kakapora the boost the economic status of town besides agricultural. The people are educated and few are government employees.

History

Kakapora has historical importance from ancient times of Uttpal dynasty of King Awantiwarman. An archeological manoment a temple of 11th century AD has been excavated near Astan Masjid in Astan Mohallah Kakapora. The temple has only remaining sanctum with some ruins. Many standing remains including stone carved images of female character whom locals call "Rani" and a bath tub has been found. The monument is protected by archaeological survey of India and beautification, fencing floor reconstruction has been done by the department.

In September 2015 floods the temple oozed fresh water due to its below level that people of surrounding area used for domestic and bath purpose. The temple was affected by water lodging and reconstruction work was again started in March 2016.

The temple is place of refreshment for locals during summer especially after sunset local youth rest in landscape of the temple.

Kakapora was set up as an administrative unit as tehsil by the government of Jammu and Kashmir on 18-08-13.

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