Features
The District is endowed with vast wealth of natural beauty and is extensively rich in forests. The region is surrounded by snow clad lofty mountains from all sides and mighty river Chenab flows through it. The entire district is hilly and mountainous with a few plain and low lying areas. Due to its varying physical features, the district does not have a uniform climate. The climate is temperate in places like Bhaderwah & Gandoh and Sub-tropical in areas like Doda & Thathri. The Chenab, river flowing through the District, is commercially very vital for transportation of timber from forest and power generation. According to an estimate, the river has hydel potential of about 15,000 MWs.
This district consists of 8 blocks: Bhagwa, Assar, Doda (Ghat), Gundana, Marmat, Bhaderwah, Gandoh (Bhalessa), and Thathri. Each block consists of a number of panchayats.
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