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River in India and Pakistan
The Poonch River (also known as Punch River, Punch Tohi, Pulast, and Tohi of Punch) is a tributary of the Jhelum River that flows through Jammu and Kashmir
Poonch_River
Topics referred to by the same term
Indian district of Poonch Poonch Division, in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan, which includes Poonch District, Pakistan Poonch River, a river flowing through the
Poonch
City in Jammu & Kashmir, India
Poonch (or Punch), (called Prunts in the Kashmiri, Gojri & Pahari languages) is a city and the administrative headquarters of the Poonch district, of the
Poonch_(town)
Former region in Jammu and Kashmir
Poonch jagir or Poonch district, was a former semi-autonomous region in the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir. The territory was divided between India
History_of_Poonch_district
Town in Azad Kashmir
the Poonch River or Rangard between Abbaspur and Potha is called Choyi. It is the sub-divisional headquarters of Poonch district, Rawalakot, Poonch, Azad
Abbaspur,_Poonch
1014 conflict between the Ghaznavids and the Hindu Shahis
left bank of the Tausi, modern Poonch River. Ignoring Trilochanapala's warnings, the overconfident Tunga crossed the river, won a minor skirmish against
Battle_of_the_River_Tausi
River in India and Pakistan
largest, the Kunhar River of Kaghan Valley. It is then joined by the Poonch River, and flows into the Mangla Dam reservoir in the Mirpur District. The
Jhelum_River
Part of Indo-Pakistani war, 1947–1948
town in Western Jammu, on the confluence of Batar and Suran rivers, which forms the Poonch river. In 1947, it was the seat of the Raja who was a vassal of
Military operations in Poonch (1948)
Military_operations_in_Poonch_(1948)
Aquatic national park on the Poonch River in Azad Jammu and Kashmir
Poonch River Mahaseer National Park (PRMNP) is an aquatic national park notified in 2010 along the course of the Poonch River and selected tributaries
Poonch River Mahaseer National Park
Poonch_River_Mahaseer_National_Park
Town in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan
Pakistan/India border. The town is situated on the bank of a river (which feeds into the Poonch river in a narrow valley surrounded by hills. It is the nearest
Hajira,_Poonch
Village in Jammu and Kashmir, India
a mountain pass "Bhimber Gali" on the mountain ridge separating the Poonch River and the Rajouri Tawi basins. Bhimber Gali is the point at which four
Bhimber_Gali
Rivers in Pakistan (Asia)
Ravi River Jhelum River Poonch River Kunhar River Neelum River or Kishanganga Tawi River Manawar Tawi River Sutlej River Gomal River Kundar River Zhob
List_of_rivers_of_Pakistan
District of Azad Kashmir administered by Pakistan
Poonch District (Urdu: ضلع پونچھ) is one of the ten districts of the Pakistan-administered territory of Azad Kashmir in the disputed Kashmir region. It
Poonch_District,_Pakistan
near Sopore) Poonch River Nala Palkhu (Sub-tributary) Kishanganga River (Becomes Neelum River in Pakistan; originates near Gurez) Sind River (Joins Jhelum
Rivers_of_Jammu_and_Kashmir
Pakistani civil and state flag
Plateau Poonch River Neelum River Chicken's Neck (Pakistan) Line of Control Districts Bhimber Kotli Mirpur Muzaffarabad Hattian Bala Neelam Poonch Haveli
Flag_of_Azad_Kashmir
Village in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan
Mirpur District, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. The village lies on the banks of Poonch River. After the formation of Pakistan people living in the village were very
Thub
City in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan
District in Pakistan-administered Azad Kashmir. The city lies along the Poonch River, which is known for its natural scenery and waterfalls. According to
Kotli
Helicopter Crash
Force crashed in Poonch district of Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir in the disputed Kashmir region. The aircraft was en route to Poonch town, killing
1963 Poonch Indian Air Force helicopter crash
1963_Poonch_Indian_Air_Force_helicopter_crash
CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) "Tractebel to lead JV for Harpo River hydro project, Pakistan - International Water Power". www.waterpowermagazine
List of hydroelectric power stations in Pakistan
List_of_hydroelectric_power_stations_in_Pakistan
Topics referred to by the same term
refer to: Mandi River, a tributary of the Poonch River in Jammu and Kashmir Mandi, Jammu and Kashmir, a town on the Mandi River in the Poonch district of
Mandi
Dam in Kotli Town of AJK, Pakistan
an operational run-of-the-river hydroelectric generation project located on Poonch River, a major tributary of Jhelum River near Gulpur in Kotli District
Gulpur_Hydropower_Plant
Medieval dynasty of Gandhara and Punjab (822–1026)
meantime, had set up his base with Kashmiri forces on the banks of the Poonch River. An initial round of success against a Ghaznavid reconnaissance party
Hindu_Shahis
National park in Azad Jammu and Kashmir
parks of Pakistan Protected areas of Pakistan Machiara National Park Poonch River Mahaseer National Park Zangi, Imad-ul-din; Mahmood, Tariq; Akrim, Faraz;
Pir_Lasura_National_Park
Rebellion in Jammu and Kashmir
uprising against the Maharaja Hari Singh of Jammu and Kashmir broke out in the Poonch jagir, an area bordering the Rawalpindi district of West Punjab and the
1947_Poonch_rebellion
Military unit of the Indian Army
operation at 5.30 PM on 13 December 1971. They started from Poonch and crossed the Poonch River. After they reached the Mandole village, they started searching
Para_(Special_Forces)
Mountain pass in Jammu & Kashmir, India
Range in Jammu and Kashmir, India. It connects the Kashmir Valley to the Poonch district of Jammu & Kashmir via the Mughal Road. It is the highest point
Pir_Panjal_Pass
Lulusar-Dudipatsar Machiara Margalla Hills Murree-Kotli Sattian-Kahuta Pir Lasura Poonch River Mahaseer Qurumbar Saiful Muluk Salt Range Shandur-Hundrap Sheikh Badin
List of national parks of Pakistan
List_of_national_parks_of_Pakistan
Ghaznavid sultan from 998 to 1030 (971–1030)
Defeats Trilocanpala and Tunga at the Battle of the River Tausi. Thus territories up to Jhelum River were annexed. 1015–16: Mahmud advanced against Balkh
Mahmud_of_Ghazni
Gali Lake Saral Lake Shounter Lake Subri Lake Jhelum River Neelum River Poonch River Shingo River Tourism in Pakistan Tourism in Punjab, Pakistan Tourism
Tourism_in_Azad_Kashmir
Place in Kashmir
120-minute drive, from Rawalakot in Azad Kashmir. Abbaspur, Bagh, and Poonch River can be viewed from Toli Pir. It is a popular tourist destination in the
Toli_Pir,_Rawalakot
Decorated senior Indian army officer
in a successful assault on a fortified Pakistani position near the Poonch River in the Jammu and Kashmir sector of the Western Front. He retired from
Rattan_Nath_Sharma
Shahi) Tunga (Lohara dynasty) Ghaznavids post March 1014 Battle of River Tausi Poonch River Mahmud of Ghazni Tricaonapapala (Kabul Shahi) Tunga (Lohara dynasty)
List of battles involving the Ghaznavid Empire
List_of_battles_involving_the_Ghaznavid_Empire
City and District Headquarters in Azad Jammu and Kashmir
about 10 miles north of the Poonch Town (in Indian-administered Kashmir), where the Betar Nala drains into the Poonch River (in Indian-administered Kashmir)
Forward_Kahuta
Town in Kotli District, Azad Kashmir
Jabr, Gojra Town, Nailan, Gunni. Dandli have a stream flowing towards Poonch River. Azad Kashmir an introduction 33°32′N 73°58′E / 33.533°N 73.967°E
Dandli
Regional anthem of Azad Kashmir
Plateau Poonch River Neelum River Chicken's Neck (Pakistan) Line of Control Districts Bhimber Kotli Mirpur Muzaffarabad Hattian Bala Neelam Poonch Haveli
Vatan_Hamārā_Āzād_Kashmīr
Multipurpose dam in Pakistan
The dam was constructed between 1961 and 1965 across the Jhelum River and Poonch River in the Mirpur District of Azad Kashmir, about 108 kilometres (67 mi)
Mangla_Dam
Late medieval fort in Mirpur, Azad Kashmir
elevation and previous location at the confluence of the Jhelum and Poonch rivers. Collapsed rooms, raw iron deposits, and the superintendent's residence
Ramkot_Fort
Region administered by Pakistan
the Muslim Conference party at its 13th general session held in 1945 at Poonch. It is believed to have been a response to the National Conference's Naya
Azad_Kashmir
Waterfall in Jammu and Kashmir, India
Noori Chamb is a waterfall in the headwaters of the Poonch River in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir in India. It is named after the Mughal queen Nur
Noori_Chamb
Name list
leader and assessor Tohi (singer) (born 1988), Iranian Singer Poonch River, also Tohi, a river in India and Pakistan Tohi Tala Niue, a defunct Niuean daily
Tohi
Pandori Dam Jawa Dam Misriot Dam Garuk Dam – proposed dam located on Garuk River, 47 km south east of Kharan District, Balochistan. The earth core rock-filled
List of dams and reservoirs in Pakistan
List_of_dams_and_reservoirs_in_Pakistan
Union council in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan
along the Poonch River as well as of the snow-capped Pir Panjal mountain range. Majhan is on the lower section and is characterised by the river that runs
Karela_Majhan
Muslim Rajput tribe
are a Muslim Rajput tribe found principally in the divided district of Poonch in Jammu & Kashmir, as well as Rajouri District in Indian-administered Kashmir
Domaal_Rajputs
Indian rivers
219 sq mi) consisting of diverse ecosystems, India has many river systems and perennial streams. The rivers of India can be classified into four groups – Himalayan
List_of_major_rivers_of_India
Revolt in Poonch in 1837
The 1837 Poonch Revolt, also known as the 1837 Sudhan Revolt was a revolt in the western Poonch hills in the Kashmir region under the Sikh Empire. It started
1837_Poonch_Revolt
1947–1948 war between India and Pakistan
of Jammu and Kashmir, was facing an uprising by his Muslim subjects in Poonch, and lost control in portions of the western districts. On 22 October 1947
India–Pakistan war of 1947–1948
India–Pakistan_war_of_1947–1948
Rivers mentioned in the Hindu Rig Veda
be Poonch or Tawi. Rivers of Jammu : Suryāputrī – Identified with Tawi. Asiknī́ – Identified with Chenab. Iravatī – Identified with Ravi. Rivers of Punjab:
Rigvedic_rivers
Military operation
Sahayata. Army personnel building a bridge over Poonch River to re-establish connectivity in Poonch during September 2014. Indian Air Force helicopters
Indian Army operations in Jammu and Kashmir
Indian_Army_operations_in_Jammu_and_Kashmir
City in Jammu & Kashmir, India
kilometres (96 mi) from Srinagar and 150 km (93 mi) from Jammu city on the Poonch Highway. The first ruler of this Kingdom was Raja Prithvi Pal from the Jarral
Rajouri
Month of 1974
approaching Mirpur, Azad Kashmir during a storm, and overturned in the Poonch River. The Shtyki Memorial, near Zelenograd in the Soviet Union, part of a
June_1974
District of Jammu and Kashmir administered by India
Indian- and Pakistani-administered Jammu and Kashmir, lies to its west, Poonch to its north, the Reasi district to the east and the Jammu district to its
Rajouri_district
Pakistani general and Governor (1908–1994)
result in surrendering a large area of land outside the boundaries of the Poonch River, despite a strong defensive position. In addition, many other officers
Azam_Khan_(general)
Road intersection, Gujrat, Punjab Gomal Bridge, opened in 2014, on Gomal River along Tank–Gomal–Wana Road. Jhelum Bridge, road bridge, G.t Road, Jhelum
List_of_bridges_in_Pakistan
219 sq mi) consisting of diverse ecosystems, India has many river systems and perennial streams. The rivers of India can be classified into four groups – Himalayan
List_of_rivers_of_India
Bilateral relations
Kotli, Azad and Jammu Kashmir. Kotli Hydropower Project, Kotli District, Poonch River, AJK. In May, 2015, Asian Development Bank (ADB) said it will provide
Pakistan–South Korea relations
Pakistan–South_Korea_relations
Meadow in Jammu & Kashmir, India
also marks the historic Tosa Maidan route into the Kashmir Valley from the Poonch Valley. In fact, the original name of Tosa Maidan appears to have been "Tosa
Tosa_Maidan
Village in Jammu and Kashmir, India
10-hour drive. Jammu and Kashmir Poonch district Poonch Mandi river, tributary on which the latter Town is located "Mandi, Poonch (Google Maps)". Google Maps
Mandi_(Jammu_and_Kashmir)
Districts of Pakistani-administered Kashmir
Poonch, Mirpur and Kotli Hattian was a subdivision of Muzaffarabad, Bhimber was a subdivison of Mirpur, Bagh and Haveli were subdivisions of Poonch.
List of districts in Azad Kashmir
List_of_districts_in_Azad_Kashmir
Districts in Indian adminstration Jammu and Kashmir
Muzaffarabad. (Muzzafarabad later became part of Azad Kashmir.) Internal jagirs: Poonch (half of it later became part of Azad Kashmir), Chenani and Bhaderwah Jammu
List of districts of Jammu and Kashmir
List_of_districts_of_Jammu_and_Kashmir
River in Jammu and Kashmir
The Sukhnag River (Koshur:سۄکھٕ ناگ آرٕ)is one of the major tributaries of the River Jhelum located in Budgam District in the Kashmir Valley in the union
Sukhnag_River
Mountain range of the Lower Himalayas
2,637 m (8,652 ft)) on the western Pir Panjal range on the road between Poonch and Uri in Indian-administered Kashmir. Despite taking the pass twice in
Pir_Panjal_Range
Part of the First Kashmir War in 1947
By 15 October, the Azad forces had come under attack from the Mirpur and Poonch garrisons, and some Muslim troops reportedly defected from the state forces
Siege_of_Mirpur
shares a name with Lalitpur District, Nepal Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir, shares a name with Poonch District, Pakistan (the two were, prior to Partition
List_of_districts_in_India
Part of the First Kashmir War (1947)
back to Poonch which still caused casualties. There was only one unit in the garrison at Madarpur. A strong column was dispatched from Poonch on the evening
Battle_of_Rawalakot
2025 bilateral crisis in South Asia
countries. On 7 May 2025 Pakistan's Army responded by launching a blitz on Poonch, Jammu killing 16 civilians and leaving hundreds of homes destroyed. A ceasefire
2025_India–Pakistan_crisis
Sub-Division in Jammu and Kashmir, India
Choura Education. It is also part of the proposed Jammu-Akhnoor-Rajouri-Poonch Rail Line. Chowki Choura Tehsil comprises Ghar Majoor, Chowki Choura, and
Chowki_Choura
Town in Jammu and Kashmir, India
small town located on the bank of the Manawer River just 4 km inwards from the Manawer bridge on Jammu-Poonch national highway. It is a border tehsil of
Nowshera,_Jammu_and_Kashmir
Mountain in Uttarakhand, India
Ganga River which joins the Yamuna at Hanuman Chatti. Sacred mountains of India Gangotri Yamunotri Sarasvati Udgam Sthal Adi Badri, Sarasvati River descends
Bandarpunch
Railway bridge in Jammu and Kashmir, India
The Chenab Rail Bridge is a railway bridge over the Chenab River in Reasi district of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir in India. It is a steel
Chenab_Rail_Bridge
Topics referred to by the same term
may refer to: Kallayi, a town in Kerala, India Kallai River, a river of Kerala, India Kallai, Poonch District, Jammu and Kashmir, India Kállai, a Hungarian
Kallai
Ethnic group in the larger Kashmir region
near the Toshi River (river Poonch) at Poonch in 1014 CE, from the aggression of Mahmud Ghaznavi. Along with Raja Tarlochan of Poonch, Tunga defended
Gurjars_in_Kashmir
Series of armed skirmishes between India and Pakistan in Kashmir
media stated that Pakistan had started the firing. 6 Indian civilians in Poonch district were reported to be injured in firing from Pakistani soldiers on
2016–2018 India–Pakistan border skirmishes
2016–2018_India–Pakistan_border_skirmishes
4th-century BCE Indian monarch
historians describe it as a Himalayan kingdom in the region of present-day Poonch, Rajouri and western Kashmir, some scholars have associated Abhisara with
Abisares
Administrative division in Jammu and Kashmir, India
consists of the districts of Jammu, Doda, Kathua, Ramban, Reasi, Kishtwar, Poonch, Rajouri, Udhampur and Samba. Most of the land is hilly or mountainous,
Jammu_division
Demarcation line in the Kashmir region
Nausadda Haji Pir Tatta Pani Mendhar Salambad Chilliana Tithwal Uri Chakothi Poonch Rawalakot Chilliana / Teetwal Tetrinote / Chakan Da Bagh Pakistan and
Line_of_Control
District of Azad Kashmir administered by Pakistan
one of the ten districts of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Previously part of Poonch District, Bagh was established as a separate district in 1988. The Bagh
Bagh_District
Mountain Infantry Division
ceasefire). Six years later, the division went into action again, this time in Poonch-Ranjouri sector. Despite being outnumbered by Indian forces, the formation
12th Infantry Division (Pakistan)
12th_Infantry_Division_(Pakistan)
Railway line in northern India
death of two workers, Abdul Rahman (age 34) and Jumma Baksh (24) at Chenab River bridge on 27 March 2011 when the basket in which they were riding (attached
Jammu–Baramulla_line
Indian fighter pilot (1915–1952)
Singh then established an air bridge to Poonch. He personally piloted the first aircraft and landed at Poonch Airport. The airstrip was surrounded by
Mehar_Singh_(commodore)
Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir from 1925 to 1952
He faced an agitation in Kashmir in 1931 and successful rebellions in Poonch and Gilgit-Baltistan in 1947. He was complicit in the 1947 Jammu massacres
Hari_Singh
Town in Jammu and Kashmir, India
linked Uri to Rawalpindi and Srinagar. Another important road linked Uri to Poonch via the Haji Pir pass. Uri is at a distance of 76 miles (122 km) from Srinagar
Uri,_Jammu_and_Kashmir
Battle of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947-1948
the majority of his population being Muslim, while he was a Hindu. In the Poonch district, Muslim leaders such as Sardar Ibrahim Khan and Abdul Qayyum Khan
Battle_of_Muzaffarabad
State University in Jammu, India
Trikuta on the banks of the Tawi River. The university has set up seven off-site campuses at Bhaderwah, Kishtwar, Poonch, Reasi, Ramnagar, Kathua and Udhampur
University_of_Jammu
Village on the India-Pakistan border
from the Poonch city, Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir and 157 km from Islamabad, Pakistan. It is in a narrow valley with the River Poonch running
Tatrinote
City in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir
connects it to the Kashmir Valley. National Highway 1B connects Jammu with Poonch town. Jammu is 80 km (50 mi) from Kathua town, while it is 68 km (42 mi)
Jammu
District of Gilgit-Baltistan in Pakistan
AJK has six districts: Muzaffarabad, Mirpur, Bagh, Kodi, Rawalakot, and Poonch. Its capital is the town of Muzaffarabad. AJK has its own institutions,
Gilgit_District
First Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir from 1846 to 1856
Karral, Dhund, Satti and Maldayal rose in revolt in Hazara and Poonch. The insurgency of Poonch was led by Shams ud-Din Khan, a Sudhan chief and former confidential
Gulab_Singh
Ethno-religious group in South Asia
In June 1814 Ranjit Singh's army moved towards Poonch and Rajauri. But Ruhulla Khan, the ruler of Poonch stopped Mazhar Ali's artillery from passing through
Muslim_Gurjars
Sikh military confederation (1748–1799)
misls were north of the Sutlej river, one, the Phulkian Misl was south of the Sutlej. The Sikhs north of the Sutlej river were known as the Majha Sikhs
Sikh_Confederacy
Capital city of Pakistan-administered Gilgit-Baltistan
militias backed by Pakistan crossed the border into Jammu and Kashmir after Poonch rebellion and Jammu Muslim massacre. Hari Singh made a plea to India for
Gilgit
Religious group
India's melting pot, due to the confluence of invading cultures from the rivers from which the region gets its name. Sikh culture is therefore a synthesis
Sikhs
City in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan-administered Kashmir
launched a tribal invasion of princely state of Jammu and Kashmir after Poonch rebellion and Jammu Muslim massacres, leading to maharaja Hari Singh acceding
Skardu
Region administered by India
several valleys such as the Kashmir Valley, Tawi Valley, Chenab Valley, Poonch Valley, Sind Valley, and Lidder Valley. The Kashmir Valley is 100 km (62 mi)
Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)
Jammu_and_Kashmir_(union_territory)
1848–49 conflict between the British and Sikh empires
the River Chenab for several weeks. On 22 November, the Sikhs repelled a British cavalry attack on a bridgehead on the eastern side of the river at the
Second_Anglo-Sikh_War
Azad Khan first smashed two Durrani armies, but was eventually cornered in Poonch and died by suicide shortly before capture. Hajji Karimdad Khan, a senior
Rebellion_of_Azad_Khan
Regiment of the Indian Army
part of the sector, including areas like Daulat Beg Oldi and the Chip Chap River, while the 7th J&K Militia covered the southern part. In this extremely
Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry
Jammu_and_Kashmir_Light_Infantry
Village in India
district of Jhansi, India. It is situated near the river Betwa (5 kilometres (3.1 mi) far in the west of river Betwa) at an average elevation of 285 metres
Poonchh,_Jhansi
District of Jammu and Kashmir administered by India
district" were separated. Rajouri was merged with the Indian-administered Poonch district, India and Reasi was merged with the Udhampur district. The people
Reasi_district
Gascon 57 Lawyer Philippines Sikandar Hayat Khan 87 Politician Pakistan (Poonch) 10 October 2021 Abdul Qadeer Khan 85 Nuclear physicist Pakistan (Islamabad)
List of deaths due to the COVID-19 pandemic
List_of_deaths_due_to_the_COVID-19_pandemic
Country in South Asia
divided into three major geographic areas: the northern highlands, the Indus River plain, and the Balochistan Plateau. The northern highlands feature the Karakoram
Pakistan
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