Bhimber
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Bhimber is the chief town of Bhimber District, Azad Kashmir.
The town is situated on the border with Azad Kashmir and Pakistan at a distance of about 50 km from Mirpur, Azad Kashmir and about 166 km from Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
Until 1996 Bhimber was a sub-division of Mirpur District, in 1996 the Tehsil of Bhimber was removed from Mirpur and made into a separate district. Bhimber has been important strategically, it lies on the route that was followed by the Mughal Emperors for their frequent visits to the Kashmir Valley.
Bhimber District:-
Latitude : 32-48 to 33-34
Longitude : 73.55 to 74-45
Area(km²) : 1516
Population : 350,000 approx
Growth Rate : 2.6%
Household size : 6.7
Bhimber town - 32° 58' 60 N 74° 4' 0 E
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