Bhimber was the Capital of the Chib dynasty which lasted from 1400 to 1846.The area is rich in archeological remains due to its strategic location on the route that was followed by the Mughal emperors on their frequent visits to the Kashmir Valley.

[5] The main native languages are Punjabi (according to a rough estimate, spoken by 35% of the population), Pahari-Pothwari (30%), Dogri (30%) and Gujari (5%).

[8] The southern zone of the Mirpur Division has a climate similar to the neighbouring areas of the Punjab province.

Winters are cold, and rainfall is concentrated in the monsoon season from late June to the end of August.

There is often a prolonged dry period from October to early January, followed by winter rains from mid-January to March.