07/10/2023
Doru Verinag is located at 33° 35' 0" North latitude and 75° 14' 0" East longitude in the lap of Pir Panjal range of mountains. It is situated at a distance of 21 Km from the district headquarters Anantnag and 9.1 Km from the nearest railhead at Qazigund. The state capital Srinagar is around 76.7 km from here.
Doru Verinag has a total area of 12.3 Sq Km. Just as in rest of Anantnag district, the area has a hilly terrain with an average elevation of about 1.854 meters. The soil here is very fertile. The town and its adjoining area are blessed with wonderful scenic beauty. River Jhelum flowing by adds charm to this place.
Because of its proximity to the Pir Panchal Range of mountains, the city has a temperate type of climate with an average temperature of 13.4 °C (56.1 °F). July is the warmest month here; at that time the temperature may reach up to 22.7 °C (72.9 ° F). The winter is colder; in January the temperature may go down to 1.4 °C (34.5 °F).
The city receives rainfall throughout the year. The annual average rainfall is 1,043 mm (41.1 in). The driest month is November and at that time it receives an average precipitation of 35 mm (1.4 in). March, with an average precipitation of 162 mm (6.4 in), is the wettest month in Doru Verinag
