Bhaderwah

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?Bhaderwah Jammu and Kashmir • India
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Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
District(s)	Doda
Population	10,849 (2001)

Bhaderwah is a town and a notified area committee in Doda district in the state of Jammu & Kashmir, India. Bhaderwah valley is predominantly a mountainous town situated 80 km from Batote. Kailash Yatra is a pilgrimage of the area which is considered an important Hindu pilgrimage.^{[citation needed]} Bhaderwah has long been known for the large number of people who have done very well in academics, something that is attributed to the setting up of a degree college in the mid-fifties. Education has received another massive boost with the University of Jammu setting up its [Bhaderwah Campus] which is being constructed at the nearby Sungli village, but currently operating from rented premises at the Pasri Bazaar. Among the programmes offered are M.B.A., M.C.A., and a Masters programme in English.

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census,^[1] 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.