Samahni
Samahni
سماہنی | |
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| Coordinates: 33°05′26″N 74°08′07″E / 33.09056°N 74.13528°E | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Territory | Azad Kashmir |
| Elevation | 1,531 m (5,023 ft) |
| Population (2017) | |
• Total | 144,756 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
Samahni (Urdu: سماہنی) is a small town and tehsil in Bhimber District of Azad Kashmir, Pakistan, located at a distance of 17.9 miles (28.8 km) by road northeast of Bhimber. It lies in the Samahni Valley, an area noted for its production of medicinal plants. In 2017 it had a population of 1,44,756 people.
Most of the inhabitants speak Pahari, with some Punjabi influence. Urdu is still spoken and understood among the villagers.
Some important locations in the valley include:
- Baghsar Fort - an ancient fort constructed by Mughal rulers
- Baghsar Lake