Khag is a tehsil in and block in the Beerwah sub-district of the Budgam district in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

After the government of Jammu and Kashmir created new administrative units in 2008, Khag was granted tehsil status.

The area is covered with dense shrubbery and has many villages, including Nowrooz Baba, New Colony Khag, Poshker, Khanpora, Lassipora, Iskander Pora, Drung, Malpora, and Nagbal.

[citation needed] Wistierwaan is a large pasture at Nowrooz baba khag that is surrounded by dense forest having Pinus.

It is very famous shrine and attracts large numbers of visitors in winter season as well as in summer.

In ancient times, shepherds from many countries used to visit the area and it was on the regular route for Mughals travelling to Poonch district and Punjab in Pakistan.

It is serene, picturesque and rich in deodars, covered with various kinds of asters and several plants of saussurea lappa (Kuth), surrounded by lush green forests on four sides.

[clarification needed] Beside this, another pinus tree standing on one of the big stones (locally known as "Palle Yaeer") is also considered to be part of his miracle.

It is believed that when the Kashmir Valley was a lake called Sati Sar, boats used to be tied up to this rock.

According to local legend, an ascetic passing through Tosa Maidan once dropped a bag full of sheep dung into the lake.

He returned to Tosa Maidan and sprinkled some turmeric powder into the lake, which also appeared in the water in the Naranag.

According to local history, Kashmiri Pandits would offer prayers and take a ritual dip in the spring during the month of Saawan.

Crops include rice, mustard, vegetables, apples, walnuts, pears, apricots, cherries, and almonds.

Kashmiri carpets and shawls are marketed internationally, but due to increasing prices, family pressure, and low earnings, some local textile makers have shifted to focus on other businesses.

The tehsil is also one of the main areas for the production of a variety of apples, which are sold by local growers throughout India.

The main PHC in Khag has specialists from different branches of medicine, and advanced laboratories with a range of modern instruments.