Lar PIN Codes: 190006 to 193504 | Ganderbal, Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir

Key Facts

Lar is a tehsil (sub-district) located in the Ganderbal district of the Kashmir Valley in Jammu and Kashmir, India. Situated in the central part of the district, Lar lies approximately 35 kilometers northeast of Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, and serves as an important administrative and residential area within the region. The tehsil covers an area of approximately 150 square kilometers and has a population of around 45,000 people according to recent estimates. Lar is characterized by its picturesque landscape, featuring lush green meadows, agricultural fields, and proximity to the Sind River, which flows through the area and supports local agriculture and livelihoods. The region experiences a temperate climate with distinct seasons, including cold winters with occasional snowfall and pleasant summers. Lar is divided into several villages and smaller administrative units, including Lar itself, which serves as the tehsil headquarters, along with other villages like Wangath, Wussan, and Gund. The local economy is primarily based on agriculture, with rice, maize, and apples being the main crops, while tourism also contributes to the economy due to the area's natural beauty and proximity to popular destinations like Sonamarg. To access detailed postal code information for the villages and localities within Lar tehsil, users can explore the specific sub-regions through our platform.

Neighboring Regions

• Kangan
• Ganderbal