Pahalgam

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Coordinates: 34.03° N 75.33° E

Pahalgam
Pahalgam
State  - District(s)	Jammu and Kashmir  - Anantnag
Coordinates	34.03° N 75.33° E
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.

Contents 1 Geography 2 Demographics 3 Tourist Attraction 4 References

[edit] Geography

Pahalgam is located at 34.03° N 75.33° E^[1]. It has an average elevation of 2740 metres (8989 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census^GRIndia, 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.

[edit] Tourist Attraction

Arguably one of the most beautiful places on earth, the town of Pahalgam (Village of Shepherds) offers you breath taking views. . You can just enjoy the town of Pahalgam or trek to some of the most beautiful places on earth. One can trek to Lidderwat, Kolohoi Glacier or to Sonmarg.

Pahalgam is also the entry point for the famous Amarnath Cave, a holy site for Hindus.

[edit] References

1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Pahalgam