Pahalgam
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Pahalgam | |
State - District(s) |
Jammu and Kashmir - Anantnag |
Coordinates | |
Area - Elevation |
- 2740 m |
Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Population (2001) - Density |
5922 - |
Pahalgam is a town and a notified area committee in Anantnag district in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is a popular tourist destination, and every year, many tourists visit Pahalgam.
[edit] Geography
Pahalgam is located at [1]. It has an average elevation of 2740 metres (8989 feet).
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India censusGRIndia, Pahalgam had a population of 5922. Males constitute 56% of the population and females 44%. Pahalgam has an average literacy rate of 35%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 49%, and female literacy is 17%. In Pahalgam, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.