Leepa Valley

The Leepa Valley (Urdu: وادی لیپہ) is an arable valley situated in the Hattian Bala District of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. It is located approximately 83 kilometres (52 mi) from the capital city of Muzaffarabad.[1] The valley is divided into the Nowkot, Kasirkot, Dao Khan, Leepa, and Chananian sectors.[2]

Leepa Valley
وادی لیپہ
Valley
Paddy fields in Leepa, 2011
Paddy fields in Leepa, 2011
Location of the Leepa Valley in Azad Kashmir and Pakistan
Location of the Leepa Valley in Azad Kashmir and Pakistan
Leepa Valley
Location within Azad Jammu and Kashmir
Location of the Leepa Valley in Azad Kashmir and Pakistan
Location of the Leepa Valley in Azad Kashmir and Pakistan
Leepa Valley
Location within Pakistan
Coordinates: 34.3136°N 73.8981°E / 34.3136; 73.8981
CountryPakistan
Adm. UnitAzad Jammu and Kashmir
DistrictHattian Bala
Languages
 • OfficialUrdu
 • LocalKashmiri, Pahari-Potwari, Hindko, Gojri
Time zoneUTC+05:00 (PKT)

History

Leepa Valley was formerly part of Karnah tehsil of Kupwara district in Jammu and Kashmir. The valley is now part of Jhelum Valley District in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. It has been an area of strife among the two neighboring countries.[3][4][5]

Population

The population of Leepa Valley is about 80,000.

Geography

Leepa valley is situated 10,000 feet (3,000 m) above sea level. Snowfall occurs regularly throughout the year.[6][7]

Rice and apple fields can be found frequently in the whole valley. The Line of Control, which separates it from Jammu and Kashmir, can be seen from anywhere while standing in the valley from east to west.[8]

Languages

The main language which is spoken in the valley is Kashmiri, followed by Pahari-Pothwari and Gojari.

See also
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References
  1. "Distance from Muzaffarabad to Leepa Valley". Google Maps. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
  2. "Discovering the Enchanting Leepa Valley: A Comprehensive Guide". Azadi Times. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
  3. Tariq Naqash, Dawn.com (8 June 2017). "Pak Army responds to 'unprovoked' firing by Indian troops along LoC: ISPR".
  4. Naqash, Tariq (14 November 2017). "Elderly woman killed in Indian troops' firing across LoC".
  5. "Pakistani army says Indian fire kills 2 civilians along border". 25 October 2017.
  6. "Snow, landslides: Roads leading to Leepa, Neelum valleys blocked - The Express Tribune". 29 January 2017.
  7. "Roads blocked as new spell of snowfall begins in Leepa Valley - Pakistan - Dunya News".
  8. "Azad Jammu & Kashmir Council :: Leepa Valley". ajkcs.gov.pk. Archived from the original on 16 September 2015.
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