Mazhom Explained

Mazhama
Other Name:Mazhom
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:India Jammu and Kashmir#India
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Jammu and Kashmir, India
Coordinates:34.1°N 111°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:Union territory
Subdivision Name1:Jammu and Kashmir
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Budgam
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Kashmiri, Urdu, Hindi, Dogri, English[1] [2]
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:193401

Mazhom (also known as Mazhama) a village located in Budgam district of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, in India. It has a railway station Mazhom railway station, which along with being in proximity (3 km) with Magam, the biggest financial hub of the district, has a crucial role in the economy communication in the area. Also there is railway flyover there on Gulmarag Road. The surrounding villages are Kawoosa Khalisa (east) and Kanihama (west). Mazhama is located on both sides of Gulmarg Highway. Schools in the Mazhama village are Hanfia English Medium School and Government High School. A well-facilitated dispensary is also present in this village, which is also home to two masjids. River Sukhnag, which is a tributary of the Jhelum, also flows along the boundary of the village.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Act, 2020 . The Gazette of India. 27 September 2020 . 27 September 2020.
  2. News: Parliament passes JK Official Languages Bill, 2020 . Rising Kashmir . 23 September 2020. 30 May 2021.