[citation needed] Kakapora has historical importance from ancient times of the Uttpal dynasty of King Awantiwarman.

An archaeological monument, a temple from the 11th century AD, has been excavated near Asian Masjid in Astan Mohallah Kakapora.

Many standing remains including stone-carved images of a female character (whom locals call "Rani") and a bathtub have been found.

[citation needed] In September 2014 floods, the temple oozed freshwater due to its being below a level that people of surrounding areas used for domestic and bath purposes.

[citation needed] Kakapora was set up as an administrative unit as tehsil by the government of Jammu and Kashmir.