 Major portions of pilgrims to Amarnath Temple also pass through the area.The population mostly consists of Muslims belonging to the ethnic group Kashmiri believed to have migrated from Central Asia and Afghanistan.Gurjar (gujjar) and Bakarwal (Bakerwal) also present in the upper area (nomadic people who come from rajori and other areas of jammu during summer, In general, they have nomadic character and largely depend on flocks and cattle keeping for their livelihood) .