Simbal Camp

Simbal Camp is a refugee camp located in Jammu, India, home to refugees of the 1947 partition of India. The name Simbal refers to type of tree.

Demographics

98% of the camp residents are Sikh.It is the largest of the Sikh towns in Jammu and Kashmir. The most commonly spoken languages are Punjabi and Poonchi. There is a 98% literacy rate. The most common occupations are positions in the service and transport sectors.

Geography

Simbal Camp is located 20 km (12 miles) south-west of Jammu. It is connected to Jammu City via Rspura Road.




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