Pulwama

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Pulwama | type = city | latd = 33.88 | longd = 74.92
locator_position = right | state_name = Jammu and Kashmir
district = Pulwama
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altitude = 1630
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 15,521| population_density =
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Pulwama is a town and a notified area committee in Pulwama district in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Geography

Pulwama is located at coord|33.88|N|74.92|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/12/Pulwama.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Pulwama] ] . It has an average elevation of 1630 metres (5347 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , 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.

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