Draft:Chenabi

• Comment: Same comment as the last reviewer. It's difficult to make the case for one article for the valley and another for the people in that valley, when the existing article already covers much of this territory. It would be far better to take the extra content here and improve the quality of the existing article. Thank you nevertheless for the extra research, it just belongs somewhere else. ChrysGalley (talk) 08:50, 16 October 2025 (UTC)

• Comment: A re-direct page may be more appropriate – please see WP:AFC/R sksatsuma 11:46, 4 August 2025 (UTC)

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• Reply: I have revised this draft which i believe needs seperate article. Currently Chenabi is a redirect as i found, it is better to merge this article into that to make this article.Heart Hackerz (talk)

Chenabi is a contemporary term used to describe the inhabitants of the Chenab Valley, a mountainous region in the Jammu division of Jammu and Kashmir, India. The valley includes the districts of Doda, Kishtwar, and Ramban.

Origin and Usage

The word "Chenabi" is a neologism based on the name of the Chenab River, which originates in the upper Himalayas of Himachal Pradesh and flows through the Chenab Valley. The term has been used in media, local discourse, and by some residents as a regional label for Chenab Valley. Unlike traditional ethnolinguistic identifiers in the valley, such as Bhaderwahi, Sarazi, Poguli, Kashmiri, Bhalessi, Padari, and Gujjar, "Chenabi" is not tied to a single ethnic or linguistic group.

Geographic Context

The Chenab Valley lies between the Pir Panjal Range and the Greater Himalayas, connecting the Jammu plains to the Kashmir Valley. It is known for its diverse topography, including alpine meadows, river gorges, and high-altitude pastures. The region is traversed by National Highway 244 and other roads linking it to Jammu, Srinagar, and Himachal Pradesh.

The population of the Chenab Valley is ethnically and linguistically diverse. Major spoken languages include Bhaderwahi, Sarazi, Kashmiri, Poguli, Gojri, and Urdu. The inhabitants belong to various communities, including Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs, as well as nomadic and semi-nomadic groups such as the Gujjars and Bakarwals.

Historically, the Chenab Valley has been part of the administrative structure of Jammu and Kashmir but is often considered distinct from both the Jammu plains and the Kashmir Valley. Local discourse around the term "Chenabi" has emerged in the context of regional representation and identity within the union territory. The term has been used in opinion articles, social media, and by community groups to refer to a shared valley identity.