Hajira, Azad Kashmir

Hajira is a small town in Poonch District of Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. It is the headquarters of Tehsil Hajira also known as 'Cheara' in local accents. Hajira is a transport hub, being the center point of different districts. In front (North) of Hajira there is district 'Sudhnoti' and Trarkhal. On the left side (East) of Hajira there is district Kotli and Tata-Pani. On the back side (South) of Hajira there is district 'Haveli' and Abbas-Pur. District Bagh is in the right side (West) of Hajira. Khai-Gala and Rawalakot are the other nearest cities of Hajira and located in the right side (West) of Hajira. While summers can be very hot (exceeding 35C) the winters are mild in Hajira, with snowfall very rare due to the low altitude.Location'Hajira' is located at latitude 33° 46′ 18.12″ N, longitude 73° 73° 53′ 45.96″ E and an altitude of 3168 feet. It is 27km from Rawalakot and 142km from Islamabad, Pakistan. The town is situated on the bank of a river (which feeds into the river Poonch) in a narrow small valley surrounded by hills. It is the nearest major town from the line of control and Indian controlled Kashmir, specifically Poonch. Hajira is one of four tehsils of Poonch district. It is a sub-divisional headquarter of Poonch district of Azad Kashmir. The main villages included in sub-division Hajira are: Ghameer, Pothi Chhaprian, Kathiara, Paghwati, Dawarandi, Tatrinote, Madarpur, Saher, Mandhol, Buttle, Sahra, Dara sher khan, Rakar, Sarari, Basari, Kaloti, Devigali, kalpur etc. 'Union Councils of Hajira': There are six union councils of Tehsil Hajira '1-Ghameer 2-Bahnteeni 3-Jandali 4-Serari 5-Raker 6-Phagwati'.FacilitiesMost amenities are available in Hajira. Health and Education institutes are located in the town. Hajira has transport linked with Rawalakot, Kotli and Trarkhel by road. Public transport runs daily between Rawalakot and Hajira from morning to night. Hotels and guest houses are located for tourists stay. The town is covered by all GSM operators. There are many markets in Hajira e.g.. 'Main Bazar Hajira' which remains 24 hours open, 'Serari Bazar', 'Dak-khaana Market', 'Thana Road Market', 'Pull Bazar', 'Bypass road market', 'College chowk Market', 'Petrol Pump Market''