Kakapora

Kakapora is one of the tehsils of the Pulwama district, in the Jammu and Kashmir state in India. It is located 20 kilometres (12 mi) to the south of Srinagar. The district road passes through the town, which connects it to District Headquarters Pulwama. It is situated on the banks of the Jehlum River and Romash, one of the tributaries of the Jhelum River. The people are mostly associated with agriculture. Kakapora is a historical place and is mentioned in Khan's book of Rajtarangni. In modern times, Kakapora is often referred to as the rice bowl of Kashmir, and the paddy is first shown in the town. There are various commercial units in Kakapora that boost the economic status of the town besides the agricultural. The people are educated, and few are government employees.

Kakapora has historical importance from ancient times of the Uttpal dynasty of King Awantiwarman. An archeological monument, a temple from the 11th century AD, has been excavated near Asian Masjid in Astan Mohallah Kakapora. The temple has only a remaining sanctum with some ruins. Many standing remains including stone carved images of a female character who locals call "Rani" and a bathtub has been found. The monument is protected by archaeological survey of India and beautification, fencing floor reconstruction has been done by the department.

In September 2015 floods, the temple oozed fresh water due to it's below a level that people of surrounding areas used for domestic and bath purposes. The temple was affected by water logging, and reconstruction work was again started in March 2016.

Kakapora is one of the tehsils of the Pulwama district, Jammu and Kashmir state in India. It is located 20 kilometers (12 mi) to the south of Srinagar. A temple is a place of refreshment for locals during summer, and especially after sunset, local youth rest in the landscape of the temple.

Kakapora was set up as an administrative unit as tehsil by the government of Jammu and Kashmir on 18-08-13.

Talib Shah

Talib Shah (original name Mohammad Afzal Talib), Talib Hussain Abu UmarShamaas of Kakapora was a young Islamic scholar and historian in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district. He ended his primary and secondary schooling from Government Higher secondary school Kakapora. He was enthusiastic and a religious minded and more importantly a sober person belonging to a middle-class family. He used to help the poor, widows and the needy, either by material assistance, or financial backing.

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