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Revision as of 03:25, 17 February 2020 by 2405:205:0:6978::c17:50a0 (talk) (→Landmarks: Minor)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Lasjan is developing area situated in Srinagar (south) tehsil and 07.23 kilometres (4.49 mi) located in Srinagar district of Jammu and Kashmir. It is one of 6 cities in Srinagar (south) block along with mohallas like Nowgam and Bagh e Mehtab. Nearby cities include Lasjan Padshai Bagh, 06.10 kilometres (3.79 mi) Jawahar nagar 05.11 kilometres (3.18 mi) from Lal Chowk Srinagar.
Economy
Most of the local population work as craftsmen and labourers for Indian army in the adjacent Badami bagh cantonment. Other sources of income include extraction of sand from river Jehlum, rice cultivation and growing timber of various types.
Floods
Due to very low elevation of Lasjan compared to the rest of valley, it is frequently affected by floods of river Jehlum, mostly in the Autumn season (August to September).In 2014, the area was submerged up to two floors causing collapse of some houses (especially old ones made from mud) and walls as well as loss of property in the village.
Landmarks
Lasjan is house to a large number of brick killins and stone crushers. However, this has caused an increase in SPM in the air of this area. The tomb of Syed Ishaq Mantaqi is also located here and Muslims of Barelvi sect celebrate his urs in the last week of December.
References
- Lawrence, W.R. (2005). The Valley of Kashmir. Asian Educational Services. p. 69. ISBN 978-81-206-1630-1. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
34°03′N 74°52′E / 34.050°N 74.867°E / 34.050; 74.867
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