Rahmoo
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Rahmoo | |
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Small Town | |
ROMU | |
![]() High altitude view of Rahmoo | |
Coordinates: 33°51′15″N 74°49′44″E / 33.8540803°N 74.8288428°E | |
Administered by | India |
Founded by | Hazrat Ruma Reshi(RA) |
Named for | Romush River and Hazrat Ruma Reshi(RA) |
Area | |
• Total | 1,501 ha (3,709 acres) |
Elevation | 1,805 m (5,922 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 5,030 |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Postal Code | 192301 |
Vehicle registration | JK13 |
Official languages | Urdu |
Other Spoken | Kashmiri, English |
Website | pulwama |
Rahmoo, officially Romu,[1] is a small town 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) west of Pulwama in the Indian-administered state of Jammu and Kashmir, believed to be founded by a famous Islamic saint namely Hazrat Ruma Reshi(RA). It is one of the largest villages in the district by area and population. It is located 25 kilometres (16 mi) from summer capital Srinagar. Rahmoo is situated 5,922 feet (1,805 m) above sea level.[2] The village is directly administered by district administration Pulwama.
Demography
As per the 2011 Census of India, the population of Rahmoo is 5,030, with 2,603 males and 2,427 females. 15.19% of the population is under the age of 6. In 2011, the literacy rate of Rahmoo was 39.85%, with male literacy at 47.61% and female literacy rate at 31.64%.[3]
Education and health
- Sheikh Ul Aalam Secondary Educational Institute(SAEI Rahmoo)[4]
- Government Middle School[5]
- Government Primary School[6]
- Islamic English Medium School[7]
- Kids Kingdom Public School[8]
- Public Health Centre[9]
- Government Higher Secondary School[10]
References
- ^ "Romu Small Town in Pulwama, Jammu & Kashmir | allindiafacts.com". allindiafacts.com. Retrieved 2020-08-07.
- ^ "Romu, Pulwama Village Polpulation and Location | Ourhero.In". ourhero.in. Retrieved 2020-08-07.
- ^ "Romu Village Population - Pulwama, Pulwama, Jammu & Kashmir". Censusindia2011.com. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
- ^ "S.A.E.I.RAHMOO - Rohmu, District Pulwama (Jammu And Kashmir)". schools.org.in.
- ^ "BMS RAHMOO - Rohmu, District Pulwama (Jammu And Kashmir)". schools.org.in.
- ^ "GUPS RAHMOO - Rohmu, District Pulwama (Jammu And Kashmir)". schools.org.in.
- ^ "ISLAMIC ENGLISH MEDIUM RAHMOO - Rohmu, District Pulwama (Jammu And Kashmir)". schools.org.in.
- ^ "KIDS KINGDOM RAHMOO - Rohmu, District Pulwama (Jammu And Kashmir)". schools.org.in.
- ^ https://www.tabletwise.com/hospitals/phc-rahmoo-primary-health-center
- ^ "BHSS ROHMU - Rohmu, District Pulwama (Jammu And Kashmir)". schools.org.in.
- ^ "Jammu and Kashmir: Militants shot, injure SPO in Pulwama". The Economic Times. India: The Economic Times. Retrieved 2020-08-10.
- ^ Ashiq, Peerzada (2019-05-06). "Election phase 5: Explosion near polling station in Pulwama". The Hindu. India: The Hindu. Retrieved 2020-08-10.