Pulwama
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| Coordinates | 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]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation |
• 1,630 m (5,348 ft) |
Pulwama is a town and a notified area committee in Pulwama district in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.
[edit] Geography
Pulwama is located at 33°53′N 74°55′E / 33.88°N 74.92°E[1]. It has an average elevation of 1630 metres (5347 feet).
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census[2], 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
- ^ 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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