Khansahib PIN Codes: 191111 to 193411 | Budgam, Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir

Key Facts

Khansahib is a tehsil (sub-district) located in the Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. Situated in the central part of the Kashmir Valley, Khansahib lies approximately 25 kilometers southwest of Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. This administrative subdivision covers an area of roughly 150 square kilometers and serves as an important rural hub within the Budgam district. The tehsil is characterized by its picturesque landscape, featuring agricultural fields, orchards, and streams typical of the Kashmir region, with elevations ranging from 1,600 to 1,800 meters above sea level. Khansahib tehsil contains numerous villages and settlements, with an estimated population of around 150,000 people engaged primarily in agriculture, horticulture, and small-scale handicrafts. The area is administratively divided into multiple villages and panchayats that fall under its jurisdiction. As a tehsil headquarters, Khansahib provides essential administrative services, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities to the surrounding rural population. The region experiences a temperate climate with distinct seasons, supporting the cultivation of apples, walnuts, and saffron that are characteristic of the Kashmir Valley. For residents and businesses seeking postal services, Khansahib tehsil offers comprehensive postal code coverage for all its constituent villages and administrative units.

Neighboring Regions

• Charar-i-Sharief
• Beerwah
• Budgam
• Chadoora