Awantipora

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Awantipora
Awantipora
Location of Awantipora
in Jammu and Kashmir and India
Coordinates 33°55′N 75°01′E / 33.92°N 75.02°E / 33.92; 75.02
Country  India
State Jammu and Kashmir
District(s) Pulwama
Population 6,250 (2001)
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Area
Elevation

1,582 m (5,190 ft)


Awantipora is a town and a notified area committee in Pulwama district in the state of Jammu & Kashmir, India.

[edit] Geography

Awantipora is located at 33°55′N 75°01′E / 33.92°N 75.02°E / 33.92; 75.02[1]. It has an average elevation of 1582 metres (5190 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[2] Awantipora had a population of 6,250. Males constitute 59% of the population and females 41%. Awantipora has an average literacy rate of 48%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with 78% of the males and 22% of females literate. 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.

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