Athmuqam

Athmuqam
Town
Athmuqam
Coordinates: 34°35′21″N 73°54′38″E / 34.589128°N 73.9106941°E / 34.589128; 73.9106941
Country  Pakistan
State Azad Kashmir
District Neelum
Elevation 1,440 m (4,720 ft)
Languages
  Official Pahari
Time zone PST

Athmuqam or Athmakam (Urdu: آٹھمقام ) is a town about 73 kilometres from Muzaffarabad, in Azad Kashmir. It is the headquarters of Neelum District. Its population is about 20,000.[1]

The town is accessible by Neelum road from Muzaffarabad. All the basic necessities of life are available there. There is a market and post office. Banks, hospital and telephone exchanges are also present. A number of guest Houses for accommodating visitors and Tourists.

University of AJK Neelum campus is also located in the town having departments of Computer Science, Geology and English. There are two degree colleges 1 for Girls & 1 for Boys. Private colleges like Neelum Institute of Science & Humanities (NISH) & Schools like Owasia Educational Academy are providing quality education.

Office of the Deputy commissioner & Assistant Commissioner, Superintendent of Police etc. are present.

See also

References

  1. "Neelum Valley". Azad Jammu & Kashmir Council. Retrieved 7 October 2012.

External links

Coordinates: 34°35′21″N 73°54′38″E / 34.589128°N 73.9106941°E / 34.589128; 73.9106941


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