Khrew

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native_name = Khrew | type = city | latd = 34.02| longd = 74.98
state_name = Jammu and Kashmir
district = Pulwama
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altitude = 1607
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 7208| population_density =
literacy = 65%
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Khrew or Khreuh is a town and a notified area committee in Pulwama district in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Geography

Khrew is located at coord|34.02|N|74.98|E. [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/12/Khreuh.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Khrew] ] It has an average elevation of 1,607 metres (5,272 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Khrew had a population of 10611. Males constitute 55% of the population and females 45%. Khrew has an average literacy rate of 65%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 55%. In Khrew, 7% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Majority of people in Khrew are followers of Islam. 99% of the population are Sunni Muslims, 1% Hindus and others.

Holy places

Khrew is also famous for an important temple of Kashmiri Pandits.Fact|date=April 2007It is a temple which is dedicated to Jawala Bhagwati - the Goddess of fire. The temple is reached by a flight of stone steps. Mela Jawala Mukhi is held here annually on the 14th day of the bright fortnight of Savan (July-August) when pilgrims visit this shrine from all corners of the country. At top of the hillock is a spring where people take a dip before making the ascent.

The holy places of Muslims in Khrew are Sabir Shah, Syed Mantaqi, and Baba Qasim Sahab.

Economy

The cement factory, saffron growing by the farmers and the business of saffron, almonds and walnuts are the main economic drivers of Khrew.

Telecommunications

Up to late 1990s, there was not enough means of communicatios like telephone, internet, mobile in Khrew. But, since then, much improvement has occurred in this area. Now, there is an Electronic exchange with 2000 channels, BSNL tower for mobile communication and Airtel tower with 5000 channels.

Education

There are about 7 schools private English medium there and also two higher secondaries one for boys and one for girls.

Health

There is one government hospital here.

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