Banihal

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Coordinates: 33.42° N 75.2° E

Banihal
Banihal
State  - District(s)	Jammu & Kashmir  - Doda
Coordinates	33.42° N 75.2° E
Area  - Elevation	- 1666 m
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Population (2001)  - Density	2729  -

Banihal is a town and a notified area committee in Doda District in the state of Jammu & Kashmir, India.

[edit] Geography

Banihal is located at 33.42° N 75.2° E^[1]. It has an average elevation of 1666 metres (5465 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census^GRIndia, 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 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.

[edit] References

1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Banihal