Patushay

Patushay (پوتشے), alternatively known as Potshai, is a subarea within the consolidated community of Qazipora Patushi in the Bandipora district of Indian administered Kashmir. Situated 4 km from Bandipora town and 59 km from Srinagar, the name "Patushay" derives from the Kashmiri words "Poàt" (antiquity) and "Shay" (historical site).

Geography

The village sits at an elevation of 1,590 meters (5,216 feet) above sea level, with a temperate climate characterized by warm summers (average 23.3°C) and cold winters (average 3.2°C).

Demographics

According to the 2011 census of India, Patushay has:

• Total population: 7,229
• Number of households: 1,114
• Literacy rate: 62.40% (male: 71.00%, female: 53.09%)
• [...] ratio: 942 females per 1000 males

The primary languages spoken are Kashmiri (95%), with Urdu and English used for official purposes.

Economy

The economy of Patushay is primarily agrarian, with:

• Major crops: Rice, Apples and Walnuts.

Infrastructure

Education

Patushay hosts several educational institutions:

• Govt HKM Degree College Patushay
• Krishi Vigyan Kendra Patushay
• Madrasa-Al-Emaan (Religious Institute)
• Govt BMS Patushay
• Kindergarten Patushay
• Islamia Model School Patushay

Transport

• Road: Connected via Srinagar-Bandipora Road and Sopore-Bandipora Road
• Rail: Nearest stations - Sopore (27 km), Srinagar (71 km)
• Air: Srinagar International Airport (67 km)

Religious Sites

Jamiyyah Mosques

• Marqazi Jamia Masjid Patushay
• Jamia Masjid Iqra (Formerly Malik Masjid) Patushay

Other Mosques

• Masjid Owais Karni
• Masjid Umar (Umar Colony)
• Masjid Rehmat (Degree College)
• Masjid Khazer (Planned: Parrey Mohalla)

Notable people

• Khazer Mohammad Parrey (Known as KM Parrey or "Lala"): Prominent contractor of the 1960s who constructed major infrastructure including:

 * Sopore-Bandipora Road
 * Old Kaloosa Bridge
 * Forest Training Institute, Bandipora
 * Higher Secondary School, Kaloosa

• Abdul Ahad Parrey (1952-1994): Renowned contractor known for historic constructions and philanthropy

See also

• Bandipora
• Fruit Mandi Bandipora
• Gurez Valley
• Wullar Lake
• Qazipora Patushi
• Harmukh
• Kashmir