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{{Short description|Village in northern Pakistan}} |
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'''Siksa''' is a village in [[Chorbat]], [[Ghanche District]] of [[Gilgit-Baltistan |
'''Siksa''' is a village in the sub division [[Chorbat]] Valley, [[Ghanche District]] of [[Gilgit-Baltistan]], lying {{convert|150|km}} east of [[Skardu]], near the border of [[Pakistan]] and [[India]] at an elevation of {{convert|2725|m}}. |
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In historical travel writings Siksa is referred to as the "Chorbat village". It is also described as the principal village of the Chorbat ''ilaqa'', where the officials of Chorbat lived.{{sfnp|Gazetteer of Kashmir and Ladak|1890|p=750}} Siksa is at the end of the Chorbat Lungpa valley, which leads to the [[Chorbat La]] pass, the historical route between Baltistan and Ladakh.<ref name=Drew>{{harvp|Drew, The Jummoo and Kashmir Territories|1875}}: "The Chorbat Pass is the boundary of Baltistan in this direction; by this road also used to come Balti raiders, as the remains of a fort at Yogma Hanū prove, which the people of the valley had put up against them."</ref> |
In historical travel writings Siksa is referred to as the "Chorbat village". It is also described as the principal village of the Chorbat ''ilaqa'', where the officials of Chorbat lived.{{sfnp|Gazetteer of Kashmir and Ladak|1890|p=750}} Siksa is at the end of the Chorbat Lungpa valley, which leads to the [[Chorbat La]] pass, the historical route between Baltistan and Ladakh.<ref name=Drew>{{harvp|Drew, The Jummoo and Kashmir Territories|1875}}: "The Chorbat Pass is the boundary of Baltistan in this direction; by this road also used to come Balti raiders, as the remains of a fort at Yogma Hanū prove, which the people of the valley had put up against them."</ref> |
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The language spoken is [[Balti language|Balti]]. The entire population is Muslim of the [[Noorbakshia Islam|Sofia Noorbakhshia]] |
The language spoken is [[Balti language|Balti]]. The entire population is Muslim of the [[Noorbakshia Islam|Sofia Noorbakhshia]] and Ahl-i-Hadith or Ahl-e-Hadith (Urdu: اہلِ حدیث, people of hadith) sects. |
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==Etymology== |
==Etymology== |
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The name "Siksa" is believed to be derived from the Balti word meaning "a land with shortage of water". For hundred of years this village has struggled for access |
The name "Siksa" is believed to be derived from the Balti word meaning "a land with shortage of water". For hundred of years this village has struggled for access to water for agriculture. Different community projects were started to meet the need for water. One of the major projects was initiated in early 19th century to construct a channel from its eastern border which resulted in the fulfilment of agricultural needs. |
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== Geography == |
== Geography == |
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* {{citation |title=Gazetteer of Kashmir and Ladak |url=https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.43256/page/n7 |year=1890 |ref={{sfnref|Gazetteer of Kashmir and Ladak|1890}}}} |
* {{citation |title=Gazetteer of Kashmir and Ladak |url=https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.43256/page/n7 |year=1890 |ref={{sfnref|Gazetteer of Kashmir and Ladak|1890}}}} |
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* {{citation |first=Romesh |last=Bhattacharji |title=Ladakh: Changing, Yet Unchanged |publisher=Rupa Publications |location=New Delhi |year=2012 |url=https://www.academia.edu/3575075 |
* {{citation |first=Romesh |last=Bhattacharji |title=Ladakh: Changing, Yet Unchanged |publisher=Rupa Publications |location=New Delhi |year=2012 |url=https://www.academia.edu/3575075 |via=Academia.edu |ref={{sfnref|Bhattacharji, Ladakh|2012}}}} |
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* {{citation |last=Drew |first=Frederic |title=The Jummoo and Kashmir Territories: A Geographical Account |url=https://archive.org/details/jummooandkashmi00drewgoog/page/n5 |year=1875 |publisher=E. Stanford |via=archive.org |ref={{sfnref|Drew, The Jummoo and Kashmir Territories|1875}}}} |
* {{citation |last=Drew |first=Frederic |title=The Jummoo and Kashmir Territories: A Geographical Account |url=https://archive.org/details/jummooandkashmi00drewgoog/page/n5 |year=1875 |publisher=E. Stanford |via=archive.org |ref={{sfnref|Drew, The Jummoo and Kashmir Territories|1875}}}} |
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* {{citation |last=Enriquez |first=Colin Metcalfe |title=The Realm of the Gods: A Tale of Travel in Kangra, Mandi, Kulu, Chamba, Kishtwar, Kashmir, Ladakh and Baltistan |url=https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.173082/page/n237 |year=1915 |publisher=Thacker, Spink |via=archive.org |ref={{sfnref|Enriquez, The Realm of the Gods|1915}}}} |
* {{citation |last=Enriquez |first=Colin Metcalfe |title=The Realm of the Gods: A Tale of Travel in Kangra, Mandi, Kulu, Chamba, Kishtwar, Kashmir, Ladakh and Baltistan |url=https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.173082/page/n237 |year=1915 |publisher=Thacker, Spink |via=archive.org |ref={{sfnref|Enriquez, The Realm of the Gods|1915}}}} |
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==Further reading== |
==Further reading== |
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* {{citation |title=FEATURE-In Pakistan, a high mountain water pipe brings a bonus: peace |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/pakistan-water-climatechange/feature-in-pakistan-a-high-mountain-water-pipe-brings-a-bonus-peace-idUSL5N1VY49M}} |
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| ⚫ | *{{cite book|author1=Sarina Singh |author2=Lindsay Brown |author3=Paul Clammer |author4=Rodney Cocks |author5=John Mock |author6=Kimberley O'Neil |title=Pakistan & the Karakoram Highway|publisher=Lonely Planet|year=2008| |
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| ⚫ | *{{cite book|author1=Sarina Singh |author2=Lindsay Brown |author3=Paul Clammer |author4=Rodney Cocks |author5=John Mock |author6=Kimberley O'Neil |title=Pakistan & the Karakoram Highway|publisher=Lonely Planet|year=2008|isbn=978-1-74104-542-0|pages=292–293|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=zn8I4qEew9oC}} |
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* {{cite book|author=Raja Iftikhar|title=The History of Baltistan}} |
* {{cite book|author=Raja Iftikhar|title=The History of Baltistan}} |
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* {{cite book|title=Waadi-E-Chorbat|author=Iftikhar Ali Raja Zahid}} |
* {{cite book|title=Waadi-E-Chorbat|author=Iftikhar Ali Raja Zahid}} |
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[[Category:Populated places in Ghanche District]] |
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Latest revision as of 19:50, 24 December 2024
Siksa
سکسا | |
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Village | |
 Shyok River passing Siksa | |
  Siksa Siksa in Gilgit-Baltistan | |
| Coordinates: 34°55′48″N 76°36′57″E / 34.93000°N 76.61583°E | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Autonomous territory |  Gilgit Baltistan |
| District | Ghanche |
| Subdivision | Chorbat |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+6 (GMT+5) |
| Website | https://swa.org.pk |
Siksa is a village in the sub division Chorbat Valley, Ghanche District of Gilgit-Baltistan, lying 150 kilometres (93 mi) east of Skardu, near the border of Pakistan and India at an elevation of 2,725 metres (8,940 ft).
In historical travel writings Siksa is referred to as the "Chorbat village". It is also described as the principal village of the Chorbat ilaqa, where the officials of Chorbat lived.[1] Siksa is at the end of the Chorbat Lungpa valley, which leads to the Chorbat La pass, the historical route between Baltistan and Ladakh.[2]
The language spoken is Balti. The entire population is Muslim of the Sofia Noorbakhshia and Ahl-i-Hadith or Ahl-e-Hadith (Urdu: اہلِ حدیث, people of hadith) sects.
Etymology
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The name "Siksa" is believed to be derived from the Balti word meaning "a land with shortage of water". For hundred of years this village has struggled for access to water for agriculture. Different community projects were started to meet the need for water. One of the major projects was initiated in early 19th century to construct a channel from its eastern border which resulted in the fulfilment of agricultural needs.
Geography
[edit]Sika has an average elevation of about 8,950 feet (2,730 m), and is situated along the banks of the Shyok River, a tributary of the Indus. Villages near Siksa includes Kalan, Sogmos, Chuar and Siari.[1]
Resources
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The natural resources of the village include agriculture, horticultural resources, the Shyok River, mountains and peaks. The agriculture in the village is only summer based due to extreme cold in the winter where temperature goes to -10 C. The crops include some beans, maize, potatoes, and other food crops however communities have experimented less with the agriculture due to the natural limiting factors i.e. extreme cold.
Transport
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Siksa is accessible only by the road, The normal route to Siksa is via Shyok Valley Road, that connect it to the District Headquarters Khaplu and to Skardu. The climate can have adverse effects on transport in and out of the Siksa, as the roads in and out of can be blocked for weeks.
References
[edit]- ^ a b Gazetteer of Kashmir and Ladak (1890), p. 750.
- ^ Drew, The Jummoo and Kashmir Territories (1875): "The Chorbat Pass is the boundary of Baltistan in this direction; by this road also used to come Balti raiders, as the remains of a fort at Yogma Hanū prove, which the people of the valley had put up against them."
- Sources
- Gazetteer of Kashmir and Ladak, 1890
- Bhattacharji, Romesh (2012), Ladakh: Changing, Yet Unchanged, New Delhi: Rupa Publications – via Academia.edu
- Drew, Frederic (1875), The Jummoo and Kashmir Territories: A Geographical Account, E. Stanford – via archive.org
- Enriquez, Colin Metcalfe (1915), The Realm of the Gods: A Tale of Travel in Kangra, Mandi, Kulu, Chamba, Kishtwar, Kashmir, Ladakh and Baltistan, Thacker, Spink – via archive.org
Further reading
[edit]- Siksa Valley: Turning Gilgit-Baltistan's barren lands into green miracles, 17 September 2018
- FEATURE-In Pakistan, a high mountain water pipe brings a bonus: peace
- Shridhar Kaul (1992). Ladakh through the Ages, towards a New Identity. Indus Publishing. ISBN 81-85182-75-2.
- Sarina Singh; Lindsay Brown; Paul Clammer; Rodney Cocks; John Mock; Kimberley O'Neil (2008). Pakistan & the Karakoram Highway. Lonely Planet. pp. 292–293. ISBN 978-1-74104-542-0.
- Raja Iftikhar. The History of Baltistan.
- Iftikhar Ali Raja Zahid. Waadi-E-Chorbat.