Rajbagh

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Rajbagh is a notified area in the municipal committee of Srinagar, in the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It comes under the Lal chowk constituency. Rajbagh is a posh locality in the Civil Lines area of Srinagar. The postal code of Rajbagh is 190008. Rajbagh is considered one of the many best residential places in Srinagar. There are many hotels, restaurants and schools in this locality. Rajbagh area was heavily damaged by the 2014 Kashmir floods; it was one of the worst affected areas due to the floods.

Geography

Rajbagh is situated along the banks of the Jhelum River. It is located about {{cvt|3.2|km}} from the commercial center of Kashmir.{{cite web | url=https://www.google.co.in/maps/dir/Rajbagh,+Srinagar/Lal+Chowk,+Srinagar/@34.0748296,74.8107115,15z/data=!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x38e18f0a62498811:0x5d106e86070b1703!2m2!1d74.8287807!2d34.0661987!1m5!1m1!1s0x38e18f96b387110d:0x3f279be250eb08ff!2m2!1d74.8090391!2d34.0698315!3e0 | title=distance between rajbag and lal chowk | access-date=10 December 2014}} Ram Munshi Bagh, Shivpora, Guzarwaan Mohalla, and Jawahar Nagar are the nearby localities of Rajbagh. The area is located at an elevation of {{cvt|1592|m}} above mean sea level.

File:Rajbagh convent Road.JPG

File:Rajbagh Snow.jpg

Subdivisions

Pathan Bagh
Kursoo Rajbagh
Rajbagh Extension
Aramwari
Gade-henz Pora

Education

There are more than 15 schools in the area. The prestigious girl's school, Presentation Convent High School, is located in this area.

The following schools are located in the area:

Linton Hall School

Lawrence Vidya Bhawan School
Presentation Convent High School
Little Angels High School

File:Pano Convent Rd.JPG

September floods

The area was damaged quite heavily by the 2014 Kashmir floods. At about 4:18 AM on 7 September, water started to enter the ground floors of the houses located in this locality, and by 3 PM, the water level had reached about 25 feet high above ground level on the streets. Some houses were fully submerged in water, others were partially submerged, and people were rescued from their houses by locals in shikaras and rafting boats. Rajbagh remained submerged for 25 days after the flood. The level of damage was extensive, making it one of the worst-affected areas during the flood.{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/Boats-Still-Being-used-in-Srinagar%E2%80%99s-Posh-Rajbagh-Area/2014/10/02/article2459570.ece|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141003165124/http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/Boats-Still-Being-used-in-Srinagar%E2%80%99s-Posh-Rajbagh-Area/2014/10/02/article2459570.ece|url-status=dead|archive-date=3 October 2014|title= Boats Still Being used in Srinagar's Posh Rajbagh Area|date=2 October 2014|access-date=29 October 2014|work=The Indian Express}}

Known For

Rajbagh, located in the heart of Srinagar, is widely recognized for several reasons:

Prime Location: Situated centrally, Rajbagh is one of Srinagar’s most prominent neighborhoods. It is close to key landmarks like Lal Chowk and Dal Lake, making it well-connected and accessible to both locals and tourists.
Educational Hub: The area is home to numerous schools and coaching centers, making it a significant location for educational activities in the city.
Cultural and Social Influence: Rajbagh has a rich cultural history, with many prominent families residing here. Its social significance contributes to its standing as one of Srinagar’s most influential neighborhoods.
2014 Flood Impact: The 2014 floods severely affected Rajbagh, attracting significant media attention. The floods caused major destruction in the area, and the subsequent rebuilding efforts brought additional recognition.

References

Category:Neighbourhoods in Srinagar