Soura, () known as Sovur () in
Kashmiri Kashmiri may refer to:
* People or things related to the Kashmir Valley or the broader region of Kashmir
* Kashmiris, an ethnic group native to the Kashmir Valley
* Kashmiri language, their language
People with the name
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, is a notified area in
Srinagar district of the Indian
union territory of
Jammu and Kashmir. It is located about 9 km north of
Lal Chowk, Srinagar on
Srinagar
Srinagar (English: , ) is the largest city and the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It lies in the Kashmir Valley on the banks of the Jhelum River, a tributary of the Indus, and Dal and Anchar lakes. The city is known for its natu ...
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Ladakh
Ladakh () is a region administered by India as a union territory which constitutes a part of the larger Kashmir region and has been the subject of dispute between India, Pakistan, and China since 1947. (subscription required) Quote: "Jammu and ...
Highway in Jammu and Kashmir, India. Soura is noted for
Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, a multi-specialty hospital. Besides serving as a hospital, it is the medical
deemed university of Kashmir valley. Soura is located near
Anchar Lake
Anchar Lake is a lake located near Soura area, near the city of Srinagar in Srinagar district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. Situated close to Ganderbal, the lake is connected with the famous Dal Lake via a channel "Amir Khan Nallah" which passe ...
. The whole western side of the area is covered by Anchar Lake.
It also hosts a famous Muslim Shrine known as Asar-e-Sharif Jinab Sahib Soura which holds more than 13 holy relics.
Education
The area is considered one of the key education centres in the city. The following is the list of colleges and schools in the area:
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Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences. The institute provides post-graduate, doctoral, and post-doctoral courses in multiple disciplines of medicine; and undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral courses in paramedical courses and nursing.
* Government Boys Higher Secondary.
* Government Girls Higher Secondary.
* S M dedicated high school.
* Standard Public High School.
* Ramzan Memorial Educational Institute.
* Zulfkar Public High School.
* Mother Land public school.
* Iqbal Public School.
* Darul Iqra Public School.
* Metro Educational Institute.
* Mahad Al-Lugat-ul Arabia.
Besides these, there are several primary and middle schools in Soura.
See also
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Anchar Lake
Anchar Lake is a lake located near Soura area, near the city of Srinagar in Srinagar district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. Situated close to Ganderbal, the lake is connected with the famous Dal Lake via a channel "Amir Khan Nallah" which passe ...
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90 Feet Road
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Buchpora
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Nowhatta
Nowhatta, () known as Navyut () in Kashmiri language, Kashmiri, is a town of historical importance situated at a distance of 5 km from Lal Chowk, Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir (union territory), Jammu and Kashmir, India. Nowhatta is famous b ...
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Srinagar
Cities and towns in Srinagar district
Srinagar district
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