Pulwama
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| Coordinates | 33°53′N 74°55′E / 33.88°N 74.92°ECoordinates: 33°53′N 74°55′E / 33.88°N 74.92°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Jammu and Kashmir |
| District(s) | Pulwama |
| Population | 15,521 (2001[update]) |
| Sex ratio | 946 ♂/♀ |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
| Area |
• 1,630 metres (5,350 ft) |
Pulwama (Kashmiri: पुलवामा (Devanagari), پلوامہ (Nastaleeq)) known as Panwangam (Sanskrit: पन्वन्गाम्) in antiquity,[1][2][3] and later as Pulgam (Sanskrit: पुल्गाम),[2] is a town and a notified area committee in Pulwama district in the Indian 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' [4] 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.
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[edit] Tehsils in Pulwama District
In Pulwama there are 4 Tehsils
- Pulwama
- Pampore
- Tral
- Awantipora[4]
[edit] Blocks in Pulwama District
In Pulwama there are 6 Blocks
[edit] Tourist Place in Pulwama District
- Kungwattan
- Aharbal Water Fall
- Tarsar and Marsar
- Nagberan
- Shikargah
[edit] 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
[edit] Famous personalaties of Pulwama
- Mehjoor from mitergama Pulwama
- Lalita Ditya
- Habba Khatoon
[edit] 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.
[edit] Geography
Pulwama is located at 32°53′N 74°55′E / 32.88°N 74.92°E.[5] It has an average elevation of 1630 metres (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.
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[6] 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.
[edit] References
- ^ Jasbir Singh. The economy of Jammu & Kashmir. Radha Krishan Anand & Co.. http://books.google.com/books?id=ROfsAAAAMAAJ&q=Pulwama+name&dq=Pulwama+name&hl=en&ei=PUYGTYaDIYGBlAfMpPnrAg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=2&ved=0CCgQ6AEwAQ. Retrieved 2010-12-02. "The original name of Pulwama was Panwangam, which comprised four local namely, Malikpora, Dangerpora, Chatpora, Dullpora."
- ^ a b Parvéz Dewân. Parvéz Dewân's Jammû, Kashmîr, and Ladâkh: Kashmîr. Manas Publications. http://books.google.com/books?id=LCZuAAAAMAAJ&q=Panwangam&dq=Panwangam&hl=en&ei=wbENTdenBsOdnwfqkPC1Dg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=2&ved=0CCkQ6AEwAQ. Retrieved 2010-12-02. "The original name of Pulwama town (from which the district takes its name) was Panwangam. Over the centuries it got shortened to Pulgam. This in turn gradually changed to Pulwama."
- ^ Bashir Ahmed. Jammu and Kashmir State: Kashmir region. State Gazetteers Unit, Govt. of Jammu and Kashmir. http://books.google.com/books?id=BzhuAAAAMAAJ&q=Panwangam&dq=Panwangam&hl=en&ei=wbENTdenBsOdnwfqkPC1Dg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=3&ved=0CC0Q6AEwAg. Retrieved 2010-12-02. "In early times, Pulwama town was known as Panwangam."
- ^ a b [pulwama.nic.in "Pulwama"]. Officia website of Pulwama district. pulwama.nic.in.
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Pulwama
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
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