Sidhra
Sidhra is a town and municipality in the city of Jammu in the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Spot For Bikers Sidhra route on National Highway is most loved route for riding bikes for the youngsters of Jammu. Etymology. According to local tradition, the name Sidhra is derived from two Urdu words; "Seedhi" means straight, and "Raah" means way. This is a reference to the main road and way in Sidhra being straight since its establishment. Geography. Sidhra is located on the foothills of the Shivalik Hills and is situated on the banks of the Tawi River . Srinagar Jammu National Highway or NH-44 goes through this town. The Tawi Bridge connects it with Old City, while the highway from the opposite direction connects it with the new city. Demographics. Sidhra town is home to many Kashmiri and Pahari Muslim migrants mostly from Kashmir Valley, Chenab Valley and Poonch and Rajouri districts. Many Muslims from Kashmir Valley have settled here because of unrest in the Kashmir Valley. People from Chenab Valley and other hills of Jammu Division have settled here for better facilities and education. Some Kashmiri & Ladakhi Muslims have made this area their second home or winter  home. They settle here for six months during winters and go back during summers. Major colonies and settlements. Sidhra comes under Ward No.71 of Jammu Municipal Corporation. Tawi Vihar is the most developed Colony of Sidhra and home to bureaucrats, ministers and other high ranking officials of J&K. It provides the residents with good electricity facilities, provisional store and greenery. The colony also has well lit roads and ample parks for leisure and exercise. The colony houses many people from srinagar and ladakh and is connected with the highway as well as the old city. Asrarabad is the most populated  colony of Sidhra but lacks maintained roads and other basic facilities. Following are some colonies of Sidhra. 1.Tawi Vihar Colony 2.Asrarabad 3.Umar Colony 4.Fatehabad 5.Waliabad 6.Shahdab Colony 7.Bhatti Enclave 8.Neher 9.Jalalabad 10.Chinar Enclave 11.Iqbal Colony 12.Rangoora 13.Mahjeen 14.Jama Masjid Colony Notable People who have residence in Sidhra. 1. Asim Riaz (Actor) 2. Abdul Samad (Cricketer) 3. Aijaz Ahmed Khan (Former MLA from Gool Arnas Constituency) 4. Mubashir Latifi (SSP,Jammu and Kashmir Police) 5. Mubarak Gul (former MLA from Eid Gah Constituency 6. Umar Riaz (Model & Surgeon)