Sopore or Sopur, known as Suyyapura in antiquity, is a city in the Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is 45 km north-we…Sopore or Sopur, known as Suyyapura in antiquity, is a city in the Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is 45 km north-west of Srinagar, and 16 km north-east from the city of Baramulla. Sopore is one of the largest subdivisions in Jammu and Kashmir, consisting of seven tehsils, and holding the distinction of being the oldest existing subdivision of the state. Recognized as an urban area right from the 1911 census. Sopore has long been a central business hub in North Kashmir. Its historical significance, coupled with its economic role, underscores its prominent position in the region.
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