Pulwama
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Pulwama known as Panwangam in antiquity, and later as Pulgam , is a town and a notified area committee in Pulwama district
in the India
n state
of Jammu and Kashmir
. It is almost 40 KM away from its summer capital Srinagar
. The District has two big colleges, one in Pulwama and the another in Tral
.one university namely islamic university is also present in awantipora pulwama. Apple
and zafran are the main crops of district pulwama.Rice,wheat,maize,mutard is also grown here in abundance.Land of pulwama is very fertile, if utilized properly will certainly generate revenue that will fulfill need of each and every individual of the district and adjacent areas.Pulwama is often called the 'Anand of Kashmir' or 'Dudha-Kul of Kashmir' on account of its high milk production.Pulwama is one of the pretty spots on the earth, because of its congenial climate, streams, water falls, fragrant flowers delicious fruits, innumerable springs and other natural sceneries.
s (5347 feet).population 4.47 lakh
The whole district of Pulwama is rich in livestock which contribute to production of milk. The district is famous for its milk production.
, Pulwama had a population of 15,521. Males constitute 59% of the population and females 41%. Pulwama has an average literacy rate of 62%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 43%. In Pulwama, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Pulwama District
Area1,398 km²Population649,000 Population density464/km2 Literacy47.76% Pulwama is a district in Jammu and Kashmir, India.-Administration:Pulwama district has 3 tehsils:*Pampore Tehsil*Pulwama Tehsil...
in the India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n state
States and territories of India
India is a federal union of states comprising twenty-eight states and seven union territories. The states and territories are further subdivided into districts and so on.-List of states and territories:...
of Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir is the northernmost state of India. It is situated mostly in the Himalayan mountains. Jammu and Kashmir shares a border with the states of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab to the south and internationally with the People's Republic of China to the north and east and the...
. It is almost 40 KM away from its summer capital Srinagar
Srinagar
Srinagar is the summer seasonal capital of Jammu and Kashmir. It is situated in Kashmir Valley and lies on the banks of the Jhelum River, a tributary of the Indus. It is one of the largest cities in India not to have a Hindu majority. The city is famous for its gardens, lakes and houseboats...
. The District has two big colleges, one in Pulwama and the another in Tral
Tral
Tral is a town and a notified area committee in Pulwama district, of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is a small town prettily situated on the sloping plateau of the foot hills of the mountains near the east side of the Wullar Purgana in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir. Tral is situated at the...
.one university namely islamic university is also present in awantipora pulwama. Apple
Apple
The apple is the pomaceous fruit of the apple tree, species Malus domestica in the rose family . It is one of the most widely cultivated tree fruits, and the most widely known of the many members of genus Malus that are used by humans. Apple grow on small, deciduous trees that blossom in the spring...
and zafran are the main crops of district pulwama.Rice,wheat,maize,mutard is also grown here in abundance.Land of pulwama is very fertile, if utilized properly will certainly generate revenue that will fulfill need of each and every individual of the district and adjacent areas.Pulwama is often called the 'Anand of Kashmir' or 'Dudha-Kul of Kashmir' on account of its high milk production.Pulwama is one of the pretty spots on the earth, because of its congenial climate, streams, water falls, fragrant flowers delicious fruits, innumerable springs and other natural sceneries.
Tehsils in Pulwama District
In Pulwama there are 4 Tehsils- Pulwama
- PamporePamporePampore or Pampur is a town and a notified area committee in Pulwama district in the Indian administered part of the state of Jammu and Kashmir.-Geography:Pampore is located at . It has an average elevation of 1,574 metres...
- TralTralTral is a town and a notified area committee in Pulwama district, of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is a small town prettily situated on the sloping plateau of the foot hills of the mountains near the east side of the Wullar Purgana in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir. Tral is situated at the...
- AwantiporaAwantiporaAwantipora is a town and a notified area committee in Pulwama district in the state of Jammu & Kashmir, India.The ruins of temples constructed by Lalitaditya, the Brahmin emperor of Kashmir, and King Awantivarman are located in Awantipora. The temples are located at and .- Demographics : India...
Blocks in Pulwama District
In Pulwama there are 6 Blocks- Pulwama
- PamporePamporePampore or Pampur is a town and a notified area committee in Pulwama district in the Indian administered part of the state of Jammu and Kashmir.-Geography:Pampore is located at . It has an average elevation of 1,574 metres...
- TralTralTral is a town and a notified area committee in Pulwama district, of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is a small town prettily situated on the sloping plateau of the foot hills of the mountains near the east side of the Wullar Purgana in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir. Tral is situated at the...
- Kakapora
Tourist Place in Pulwama District
- Kungwattan
- Aharbal Water Fall
- Tarsar and Marsar
- Nagberan
- Shikargah
- Drug farm, Babhara
Historical & relegious Places and Monuments in Pulwama District
- Jamia Masjid Pulwama
- CENTRAL IMAM BARGAH GANGOO
- The Avantishwar Temple
- The Payer Temple
- The Shrine of Shah Hamdan
- Jama Masjid pulwama
- The Shrine of Syed Hassan Mantaqui
Famous personalaties of Pulwama
- Mehjoor from mitergama Pulwama
- Lalita Ditya
- Habba Khatoon
Economy of Pulwama District
Agriculture is the main activity of this district. There are number of large/medium industries existing in the district e.g. play Board Industries- Pampore, Govt. Cement Factory Woyan, Joinery Mill-Pampore, Brick and Tile Factory Pampore, Govt. Cement Factory-Khrew. Small Scale Industrial units which are generally skill based-oriented like Food based, wood based and Artisan type.Geography
Pulwama is located at 32.88°N 74.92°E. It has an average elevation of 1630 metreMetre
The metre , symbol m, is the base unit of length in the International System of Units . Originally intended to be one ten-millionth of the distance from the Earth's equator to the North Pole , its definition has been periodically refined to reflect growing knowledge of metrology...
s (5347 feet).population 4.47 lakh
The whole district of Pulwama is rich in livestock which contribute to production of milk. The district is famous for its milk production.
Demographics
India censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
, Pulwama had a population of 15,521. Males constitute 59% of the population and females 41%. Pulwama has an average literacy rate of 62%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 43%. In Pulwama, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.