Spring Village [Kopwor] City/District, Jammu & Kashmir
From Ksh: kol/kul, ‘stream’, ‘river’, ‘spring’ ; and Skt: pura→wara, ‘fortified settlement’
Kupwara is a scenic town in the northernmost district of Jammu and Kashmir, located near the Line of Control (LoC).
It is surrounded by forests, rolling meadows, and towering Himalayan peaks. Popular attractions such as the Bangus Valley and the Lolab Valley are close by.
Agriculture, especially rice and walnuts are important aspects of the local economy.
For related place names see Indian Place names and Jammu & Kashmir place names.
