keran

Keran is a toponym that may refer to several places in South Asia, as well as to other uses of the name. The most commonly cited is Keran, a village in the Kupwara district of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It lies near the Line of Control with Pakistan and is part of the Keran tehsil.

Geography and administration: The village is set in a mountainous region with valleys and streams. It is administered as part of Kupwara district and the Keran tehsil; the local population primarily engages in agriculture and animal husbandry.

History and security: The Keran area has experienced security incidents and cross-border firing due to its proximity to the Line of Control. Access and movement in the area have been subject to restrictions at various times.

Etymology and other uses: The name derives from local languages such as Kashmiri and Urdu; it is also used as a surname or given name in some communities. The term Keran may refer to other places in different regions or contexts in South Asia.