Banihal

Banihal

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Banihal | type = city | latd = 33.42 | longd = 75.2
locator_position = right | state_name = Jammu and Kashmir
district = Doda
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altitude = 1666
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 2729| population_density =
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Banihal is a town and a notified area committee in Doda District in Jammu & Kashmir.

Geography

Banihal is located at coord|33.42|N|75.2|E|. [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/12/Banihal.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Banihal] ] It has an average elevation of 1666 metres (5465 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [GR|India] Banihal had a population of 2729. Males constitute 57% of the population and females 43%. Banihal has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the Indian national average of 59.5%; with 66% of the males and 34% of females literate. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

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