Bhaderwah
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Bhaderwah
Jammu & Kashmir, India |
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| District(s) | Doda |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Population (2001) | 10,849 |
Bhaderwah is a town and a notified area committee in Doda district in the state of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India censusGRIndia, Bhaderwah had a population of 10,849. Males constitute 59% of the population and females 41%. Bhaderwah has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 64% of the males and 36% of females literate. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Bhaderwah is a small valley-town in Doda district (India /Jammu and Kashmir/ Doda). Bhaderwah valley is predominantly a mountainous torrid town situated 80 km from Batote. The festive mood in the district begins with the melting of snow in April and the sprouting of greenery all round. Kailash Yatra is another famous pilgrimage of the area which is considered an important Hindu pilgrimage.Bhaderwah offers to the tourist a variety of beautiful landscape, colourful local fairs, important festival mood and unique mosaic culture, extremely and pleasant summer temperature ranges from 18 degrees to 32 degrees. Popularly called Chhota-Kashmir,has bewitching natural beauty which enthrills any visitor. Stroll amidst thick coniferous forests is always refreshing. Bhadarwah valley is predominantly a mountainous torrid town situated 80 kms. from Patnitop. This sub-division is full of virgin beauty. The festive Mood in the district begins with the melting of snow in April and the sprouting of greenery all round. Bhadarwah offers to the tourists a variety of beautiful landscapes, colourful local fairs, important festivals with festive mood and unique mosaic culture, extremely soothing and pleasant summer (temperature ranges from 18 degrees to 32 degrees), numerous spots of scenic splendour and snow winter. Moreover, all the places of tourist-interest are at an arms length. A full and majestic view of Bhadarwah valley with snow-capped Ashapati and Kailash peaks in background makes a visitor wonder struck and amazed. One falls in love with Bhadarwah at first sight.
