Patushay
Patushay
Potshai | |
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Subarea in Qazipora Patushi | |
 A scenic view of Patushay village | |
| Coordinates: 34°25′19″N 74°35′46″E / 34.42194°N 74.59611°E | |
| Country |  India |
| Union Territory | Jammu and Kashmir |
| District | Bandipora |
| Tehsil | Bandipora |
| Village | Qazipora Patushi |
| Post Office | Putushy BO[8] |
| Government | |
| • Type | Gram Panchayat |
| • Sarpanch | Sara Begum[7] |
| • District Development Council | Kousar Shafeeq |
| Area | |
• Total | 558.1 ha (1,379.1 acres) |
| Elevation | 1,590 m (5,220 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 7,229[2] |
| • Sex ratio | 942 ♀/ 1,000 ♂ |
| • Literacy | 62.40% |
| Demonym(s) | Patushaya, Putshayian, Putshayuk |
| Official Languages | |
| • Official | Kashmiri, Urdu, Hindi, Dogri, English[3][4] |
| Languages Spoken | |
| • Spoken | Kashmiri, Urdu, English |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 193502[1] |
| Area code | 01957[6] |
| Vehicle registration | JK15[5] |
| Census of India Village-code | 002750 |
| Avg. summer temperature | 23.3 °C (73.9 °F) |
| Avg. winter temperature | 3.2 °C (37.8 °F) |
Patushay (پوتشے), alternatively known as Potshai, is a subarea within the consolidated community of Qazipora Patushi in the Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. Situated 4 km from Bandipora town and 59 km from Srinagar, the name "Patushay" derives from the Kashmiri words "Poàt" (antiquity) and "Shay" (historical site).[9]
Geography
The village sits at an elevation of 1,590 meters (5,216 feet) above sea level, with a temperate climate characterized by warm summers (average 23.3°C) and cold winters (average 3.2°C).[10]
Demographics
According to the 2011 census of India, Patushay has:
- Total population: 7,229
- Number of households: 1,114
- Literacy rate: 62.40% (male: 71.00%, female: 53.09%)
- Sex ratio: 942 females per 1000 males
The primary languages spoken are Kashmiri (95%), with Urdu and English used for official purposes.[11]
Economy
The economy of Patushay is primarily agrarian, with:
Infrastructure
Education
Patushay hosts several educational institutions:
- Govt HKM Degree College Patushay[12]
- Krishi Vigyan Kendra Patushay[13]
- Madrasa-Al-Emaan (Religious Institute)
- Govt BMS Patushay[14]
- Kindergarten Patushay
- Islamia Model School Patushay[15]
Transport
- Road: Connected via Srinagar-Bandipora Road and Sopore-Bandipora Road
- Rail: Nearest stations - Sopore (27 km), Srinagar (71 km)
- Air: Srinagar International Airport (67 km)
Religious Sites
Jamiyyah Mosques
- Marqazi Jamia Masjid Patushay
- Jamia Masjid Iqra (Formerly Malik Masjid) Patushay
Other Mosques
- Masjid Owais Karni
- Masjid Umar (Umar Colony)
- Masjid Rehmat (Degree College)
- Masjid Khazer (Planned: Parrey Mohalla)
Notable People
- Khazer Mohammad Parrey (Known as KM Parrey or "Lala"): Prominent contractor of the 1960s who constructed major infrastructure including:
* Sopore-Bandipora Road * Old Kaloosa Bridge * Forest Training Institute, Bandipora * Higher Secondary School, Kaloosa
- Abdul Ahad Parrey (1952-1994): Renowned contractor known for historic constructions and philanthropy
Gallery
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View of Patushay from Tarkepora -
Aerial view of Patushay
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Main Road (Sopore-Bandipora Rd) Patushay Village
See also
- Bandipora
- Fruit Mandi Bandipora
- Gurez Valley
- Wullar Lake
- Qazipora Patushi
- Harmukh
- Kashmir
References
- ^ "Postal Pincode in Patuahay".
- ^ "Patushay Population". Archived from the original on 2 February 2022. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
- ^ "The Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Act, 2020" (PDF). The Gazette of India. 27 September 2020. Retrieved 27 September 2020.
- ^ "Parliament passes JK Official Languages Bill, 2020". Rising Kashmir. 23 September 2020. Archived from the original on 22 October 2020. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
- ^ "RTO Area Code".
- ^ "Area Code".
- ^ "Sarpanchs in Bandipora" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 June 2016. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
- ^ "Putushy BO".
- ^ Bamzai, P.N.K. (1994). Kashmir: A Historical Survey. New Delhi: Har-Anand Publications. p. 45. ISBN 9788124105223.
{{cite book}}: Check|isbn=value: checksum (help) - ^ "Climate of Bandipora". Bandipora District Official Website.
- ^ "2011 Census Data" (PDF). Census of India. p. 22.
- ^ "Govt Degree College Bandipora". Bandipore.
- ^ "Krishi Vigyan Kendra Patushay Bandipore". Krishi Vigyan Kendra.
- ^ "Bms Patushay". Vidya Time.
- ^ "Islamia Model School Patushay". Schools.org.in.
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