Khrew
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| Khrew | |
| State - District(s) |
Jammu and Kashmir - Pulwama |
| Area | |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Population (2001) - Density |
7208 - |
Khrew is a town and a notified area committee in Pulwama district in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India censusGRIndia, Khrew had a population of 7208. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Khrew has an average literacy rate of 51%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 63%, and female literacy is 39%. In Khrew, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] Khrew Temple
Khrew is also famous for an important temple of Kashmiri Pandits.
Here on a hillock, presumed to be volcanic, 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 beautiful spring where people take a dip before making the ascent.
