The
term 
is used in this and the next lesson in a broad sense, and refers to what
is officially the Jammu and Kashmir State. The term
, however, normally refers to only the Kashmiri speaking areas of the State.
On the whole, we have used the term in this latter sense throught the book.
Administrative divisions
of Kashmir
The combined State of Jammu
and Kashmir is comprised of three units: Jammu, Kashmir, an Ladakh. These
three provinces are further divided into the following administrative districts:
|
District
|
Language(s)
|
| Anantnag |
Kashmiri |
| Baramulla |
Kashmiri |
| Doda |
Kashmiri, Bhadarwahi,
Gojri, Siraji-Kashmiri, Dogri, Pahari, Kishtwari, Pogli, Padari |
| Jammu |
Dogri, Punjabi, Other |
| Kathua |
Bhadarwahi |
| Ladakh |
Ladakhi, Balti, Buddhi,
Tibetan, Bropka, Kashmiri |
| Poonch |
|
| Rajouri |
|
| Srinagar |
Kashmiri |
| Udhampur |
Dogri, Gojri, Kashmiri,
Bakerwali, Other |
|
