Kokernag
| Kokernag Brang kokernag کۄکَرناگ कोकरनाग |
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| Sub-District | |
| Nickname(s): Brang kokernag | |
 Kokernag
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| Country |  India |
| State | Jammu and Kashmir |
| District | Anantnag |
| Government | |
| • Type | Parliamentary |
| • Body | Municipal |
| Elevation | 2,000 m (7,000 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 173,712 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Urdu, Kashmiri, Gogeri |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 192202 |
| Vehicle registration | JK03 |
| Website | Anantnag District |
Kokernag is a sub-district town and a notified area committee in Breng Valley (The Golden Crown of Kashmir), Anantnag district in the Indian administered state of Jammu & Kashmir. The etymology of the word 'Kokernag' is controversial and there are various theories and none has any conclusive historical proof. As per one such theory Koker means 'fowl' and nag means 'serpent'. The spring gushes out of the base of a thickly wooded hill from where it divides into channels, which resembles to the claw-foot of a hen, hence its name. The other theory is that the word Kokernag originates from Koh (Mountain)kan (from or under)nag (spring). Kokernag is at the height of(approx.)2000 mts from sea level. Place is famous for gardens, largest fresh water springs in Kashmir and for its largest rainbow trout hatchery of north India. Towns and village situated around Kokernag are Bindoo, Zalangam, Bidder, Wangam, Hangalgund,Nagam, Sagam,Duksum,Soaf Shali etc. Kokernag has been mentioned in Ain Akbari, where in it has been mentioned that the water of Kokernag satisfies both hunger and thirst and it is also a remedy for indigestion.[1]
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History
The word Kokernag has been derived from the two words namely, Koker and Nag. The word Koker has been taken from a Kashmiri word "Morgee" meaning chicken, while the word nag has been taken from Sanskrit word "Springs". Situated in Anantnag District, which means -Anant - Infinite and Nag -Springs.
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Kokernag had a population of 4858. Males constitute 68% of the population and females 32%. Kokernag has an average literacy rate of 63%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 77%, and female literacy is 33%. In Kokernag, 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Background
Basically, the nickname or second name of Kokernag is Breng Kokernag (name given by Shiekh ul Alam ...great kashmiri poet and scholar)He said "" kokernag breng chu sunsund preng"" which means that ""kekernag is Golden crown of a Mosque""means a precious thing .that is why kokernag is known as Golden crown of vally kashmir .it is situated at a distance of about 17 km. from district headquarters. Kokernag is a collection of many small springs and their collective appearance resembles to the claws of a Koker (cock). Kokernag is the largest fresh water spring of Kashmir and its water has many curative and digestive properties. Koker means 'fowl' and nag means 'Springs'. The spring gushes out of the base of a thickly wooded hill from where it divides into channels, which resembles to the claw-foot of a hen, hence its name. Kokernag is at the height of approximately 2000 meters above mean sea level. Place is famous for gardens, largest fresh water springs in Kashmir and for its trout streams. Towns and village situated around Kokernag are Wangam, Hangalgund,Nagam, Sagam, Zalergam, Dacksum,Elaki Soaf Shali breng,etc. Kokernag has been mentioned in Ain Akbari, where in it has been mentioned that the water of Kokernag satisfies both hunger and thirst and it is also a remedy for indigestion. It is also famous for its trout streams and the largest fresh water spring in Kashmir, Trout hatchery department which has constructed pools in series where in trout is reared. Different pools have got trout with different weights and ages. Departments sells it to the tourists who find it a delicious dish and enjoy it. Kokernag is eight miles form Achabal and famous for the curative properties of its beautiful springs. The total area of Kokernag is 300 Kanals of which 129 kanals is for the purpose of gardens and the rest is forest area. Kokernag has some historical importance also. Kokernag has been mentioned in Ain Akbari, where in it has been mentioned that the water of Kokernag satisfies both hunger and thirst and it is also a remedy for indigestion. The author of Ain Akbari notices that touch-stone is found in Kokernag.
Facilities Available
- Govt.Hospital and Govt. Animal Husbandry General Block
- J&K bank (about 4 )
- Cooperative Bank
- Two Govt. Degree Colleges
- JKBOSE OFFICE Bindoo
- Fishiries Department
- Higher secondary Schools (about 8 both for girls and boys)
- kokernag Botanical Garden
- Marrage hall sagam
- kokernag town Hall
- state Bank kokernag
- Fire and Emergency services department
- Tehsil office kokernag
- Kokernag Development Authority office
- PHC Kokernag
- Police and CIB Head Quater Kokernag
- Sheikh-ul-Allam Memorial Institute Nagam
- Islamic Public School Vailoo
- Gazi Memerial Institute Soaf Shali
- Darul Aaloom Islamiya Bindoo
- Al Khatega School Lisser Muqam
- Oxford English School Kokernag
- Hanfiya Public School
- Iqbal Memorial Institute kokernag
Notable persons
- 1-Yasin Malik--- is a Kashmiri Nationalist leader and Chairman of Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front
- 2-Rahim Rather Nagam---(politician and a famous business man)*
- 3-Mushtaq Ahmad Wani Soaf Shali---(Islamic scholar and preacher, Jamat-e-Islami J&K )
and many more IAS,KAS Heads.
National Connectivity
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- National Highway 1B (Anantnag----25 km—Kokernag----45 km--Synthan TOP----74 km--Kashtiwara----152 km--Jammu)
Airport
kokernag does not have an airport. Nearest airport is Srinagar International Airport with scheduled flights from Delhi, Mumbai ,Kolkata,chenai,chandegarh and Jammu. Srinagar International Airport is 88 km away from kokernag.
Railway
Nearest railway station is Anantnag railway station on the 119 km long Kashmir Railway that runs from Baramulla to Banihal. It lies at a distance of 30 km from kokernag.
Religion
- Muslim=99%
- other=1%
