Mendhar is a Sub Division (administrative district) in the Poonch district of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir in the disputed Kashmir region. It is located in the foothills of Pir Panjal range within the Himalayas. The Mendhar Tehsil headquarters is in Mendhar town. It is located south of the Poonch City, the district headquarters and from the state winter capital Jammu.Heavy firing by Pak troops in Poonch, The Tribune, 5 October 2014. It has a total area of 425 km2.
Climate The highest summer temperature is in between .
The average temperature in January is ; February is ; March is ; April is ; and May is .
Demographics
The total projected population of Mendhar Tehsil is 112,723, with 57,723 males and 55,000 females according to the 2011 census of India. The population includes Paharis, Gujjars, Bakarwals and Kashmiris. There are three blocks; Balakote, Mankote, and Mendhar. There are a total of 50 villages and 50 panchayats in Mendhar Tehsil.
Places of interest
Krishna Ghati Krishan Ghati is a hilly forest area, located from Mendhar.Krishna Ghati, Holiday IQ, Retrieved 2016-04-16. The areas near it are dangerous due to continuous ceasefire violations.
Ram Kund Ram Kund is the oldest Hindu temple in the Poonch region. It is located in the village of Chajjla, from Mendhar. This temple was built by Lalitaditya between 724 and 761.Ramkund Mandir in Poonch, Kashir Paradise, Retrieved 2016-04-16. Ramkund is from Mendhar bus stand. Pilgrims visit during the month of March in Chaitra chawdish.Hindu shrines , Poonch district government, Retrieved 2016-04-16.
See also Poonch Jammu and Kashmir Rajouri Surankote Jammu
References
External links Poonch Tehsil map, mapsofindia.com.