Badgam

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Badgam | type = city | latd = 34.63 | longd = 76.04
locator_position = right | state_name = Jammu and Kashmir
district = Badgam
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altitude = 3194
population_as_of = 2001
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Badgam is a town and a notified area committee in Badgam district in the state of Jammu & Kashmir, India.

Geography

Badgam is located at coord|34.63|N|76.04|E|. [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/12/Badgam.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Badgam] ] It has an average elevation of 3194 metres (10478 feet).

Tehsils of Budgam

* Beerwah
* Budgam
* Chadoora
* Khansahib

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [GR|India] Badgam had a population of 15,932. Males constitute 69% of the population and females 31%. Badgam has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 81% of the males and 19% of females literate. 6% of the population is under 6 years of age.

References

External links

*official|http://www.budgam.nic.in