Chowgam
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Chowgam | |
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Mini District | |
  Chowgam Location in Jammu and Kashmir, India  Chowgam Chowgam (India) | |
| Coordinates: 33°37′14″N 75°7′22″E / 33.62056°N 75.12278°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Jammu and Kashmir |
| District | Kulgam (formerly with Anantnag District) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kashmiri, Urdu, Hindi, Dogri, English[1][2] |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 192221 |
| Telephone code | 01932 |
| Vehicle registration | JK 18 |
Chowgam is a village in the Kulgam district, with its block located in Qazigund of Anantnag district. It is located 13 km (8 mi) from its main district Kulgam, 07 km (4 mi) from its block Qazigund and 18 km (11 mi) from district Anantnag. It is one of the oldest villages in Kashmir Valley. Sub Villages in its proximity are Churat, Sopat, Nawa, Khargund, Gundipora, Brinal Lammer, Bonigam and many other minor villages.
Chowgam is located at the south-western part of Kashmir as well as Anantnag district. Two main Rivers flow from this mini town:
- River Lamer, rising from the southern Mountain surrounding this village.
- River Wyeth, rising from the kund Spring and joining Lamer at the end of the Village.
These two rivers make one unit and join the Jehlum river and continue their journey. Paddy fields are located near the Boundary of the village.
