Paribal Shallabugh
Paribal Shallabugh Ganderbal
Shallabugh-C | |
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 "Sports enthusiasts playing football on the lush green playground of Paribal Shallabugh, located on the bank of the Sind River" | |
  Paribal Shallabugh Ganderbal Location in Jammu and Kashmir, India  Paribal Shallabugh Ganderbal Paribal Shallabugh Ganderbal (India) | |
| Coordinates: 34°10′11.79″N 74°43′20.52″E / 34.1699417°N 74.7223667°E | |
| Country | India |
| Union Territory | Jammu and Kashmir |
| District | Ganderbal District |
| Tehsil | Tulmulla |
| Block | Sherpathri |
| Post Office | Tulmulla (191131) |
| Police Station | Shadipora |
| Demonym(s) | Paribaluk, Paribali |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kashmiri |
| • Other | Urdu, Hindi, English |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
| Pincode | 191131 |
| Area code | 194 |
| ISO 3166 code | 0194 |
| Vehicle registration | JK-16 |
Paribal or Paribal Shallabugh (پاری بل شالہ بگ) is a small notified village and locality, located between the Shallabugh and Chundina Deh Nowabad villages in the Sherpathri block of Tehsil Tulmulla, in the Ganderbal District of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.[1]
Etymology
[edit]The name Paribal generally refers to five villages: Laway Mohalla, Tull Mohalla, Ghat, Pethkundal, and Paribal. Locals from neighboring villages often collectively refer to all these villages as Paribal. These villages, are also officially documented as Shallabugh-C by government sources, and are the part of Shallabugh-A Panchayat Halqa.[2] The name Paribal traces back to Kashmiri words Par (پَر) meaning chisels and Bal (بل) meaning riverside, forming Par Bal, which later became Paribal. This village was a key center for river trade. Boatmen used chisels to anchor their boats along the Sind River, giving the village its name.[3]
History
[edit]Paribal's history dates back to ancient times when it served as a crucial trade route for the people of nearby villages in Sherpathri. Situated on the bank of the Sind River, this route played a vital role in transporting goods during ancient times through the Sind River towards Shadipora town and further areas of Srinagar and Bandipora districts via the Jhelum River.[4]
Despite serving as the hub for trade, Paribal also served as the primary source of drinking water for dozens of villages in the Sherpathri belt of Ganderbal district. During ancient times, when water facilities were nonexistent, communities often relied on natural sources such as rivers, lakes, and wells for their water needs. Locals from nearby villages such as Hathbura, Pirpora, Hakeemgund, Chundina Deh Nowabad, and Gogjigund used to bring drinking water as well as water for other purposes from the Sind River at Paribal.[5]
Geography
[edit]The village spans thousands of hectares of forest containing millions of willow trees, stretching across both sides of the river. This forest, known as the Sindh Forest Division (Harran/Shallabugh Range), consists of two ranges: Shallabugh I on one side of the riverbank and Shallabugh II on the other side. These forests play a crucial role in maintaining the ecological balance of the area.[6]
Paribal village enjoys a pleasant climate similar to other areas of Kashmir. The Sind River plays a crucial role in irrigation and other fish-related economic activities.
Demographics
[edit]The population of Paribal village totals 2,500. The primary language spoken by the people is Kashmiri, with Urdu, Hindi, and English also being prominent.[7]
Economy
[edit]The majority of the people in this area depend on agriculture, cultivating rice paddies in their fields to sustain their livelihoods.
The Sind River and the Shallabugh Wetland are the primary sources of income for the local economy of the nearby villages.[8] Many people are involved in wickerwork, creating decorative items from locally grown willow stems found on the marshy lands along the banks of the Sind River and Shallabugh Wetland.[9]
Infrastructure
[edit]Paribal village is well-connected by roads to Ganderbal city, located just 8 kms away. However, despite its proximity to Srinagar city it is located just 15 kms from the Srinagar, it is not directly connected. The construction of the Paribal-Takanwari Bridge, inaugurated by Chief Minister of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir Shri. Omar Abdullah, in November 2024[10] is underway. This bridge will connect the villages of Sherpathri belt of Ganderbal district with Srinagar district, Baramulla district, and Bandipora district.[11]
Landmarks and attractions
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The Sindh Forest Division Shallabugh I and II, spanning across the Sind River, attract tourists for camping and picnics, as well as fishing enthusiasts. The Ramsar-declared site, Shallabugh Wetland, can also be accessed via a pedestrian route through this village. The Paribal Playground, located on the Sind riverbank, is famous for organizing football tournaments every year, attracting thousands of players and spectators. The Pethkundal Playground, located on the other side of the Sind River, is ideal for playing cricket, enjoyed by the locals.[12]
Religious places
[edit]- Jamia Masjid Paribal
- Jamia Masjid Sharief Laway Mohalla
- Masjid Shareef Sultan ul Arifeen (ra) Gulshanabad Ghat
Education institutes
[edit]- Government Primary School Paribal
- Government Primary School Pethkundal
- Government Primary School Laway Mohalla
References
[edit]- ^ "Pincode of Paribal Shallabugh B.O (Ganderbal), Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir". GetPinCodes. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
- ^ "Ganderbal-F20-LAE-2014". Chief Electoral Officer, Jammu and Kashmir. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
- ^ "Shadipora Sangam: The Prayag Teertha of Kashmir". 12 March 2022. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
- ^ "Vitasta-Sindhu-Samgama: Shadipur". Search Kashmir. 21 September 2012. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
- ^ "Press Information Bureau". Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
- ^ "Sindh Forest Division Ganderbal Plants Chinars on the Eve of Chinar Day". Press Trust of Kashmir. 2021-03-15. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
- ^ "Parliament passes JK Official Languages Bill, 2020". Rising Kashmir. 23 September 2020. Archived from the original on 24 September 2020. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- ^ name="Source of Sind River">Kalhana (2001). Kalhana's Rajatarangini: A Chronicle of the Kings of Kasmi. Elibron.com, 2001. p. 12–. ISBN 9781402173486. Retrieved 11 October 2013.
- ^ "Willow Wickers Give Kashmir's Shairpathri Belt an Identity, an Economy". Kashmir Life. 29 February 2024. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
- ^ {{Cite web |url=https://en.srinagarmail.com/2024/11/07/omar-abdullah-inaugurates-paribal-shallabugh-bridge-in-ganderbal-signifying-development-milestone/
- ^ "Design and Construction of 5000 Mtr Span Bridge at Pahribal Takanwari over Nallah Sindh, Ganderbal - EPC Mode". Tenders on Time. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
- ^ "24 RR Organises Football Tournament in Ganderbal". Press Trust of Kashmir. 30 June 2021. Retrieved 2024-03-23.