Lethapora
Lethapora | |
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village | |
  Lethapora Location in Jammu and Kashmir, India | |
| Coordinates: 33°57′50″N 74°57′50″E / 33.96389°N 74.96389°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Jammu and Kashmir |
| District | Pulwama |
| Tehsil | Pampore |
| Elevation | 1,620 m (5,310 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 6,131 |
| Census code | 002982 |
Lethapora or Lethpora is a village in the Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is located in the Pampore tehsil, of Kashmir valley.
Location
Lethapora is located on the banks of Jhelum River. It lies at the foothills of south-western corner of Zabarwan mountain range locally known as Vastoorwun. The Srinagar Jammu National Highway passes through the village.[1][2]
Demographics
According to the 2011 census of India, Lethapora has 828 households. The average literacy rate (i.e. the literacy rate of population excluding children aged 6 and below) is 70.53%. Most people of the village are associated with agriculture. Saffron is the main crop and the main source of income for the village.
References
- ^ "Kashmir's Legendary Saffron". Outlook Traveller. Retrieved 16 February 2019.
- ^ "The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - JAMMU TRIBUNE". www.tribuneindia.com. Retrieved 16 February 2019.