Lethapora
Lethapora or Lethpora is a village in the Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is located in the Pampore tehsil, of Kashmir valley.
Lethapora | |
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village | |
  Lethapora Location in Jammu and Kashmir, India | |
| Coordinates: 33°57′50″N 74°57′50″E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Jammu and Kashmir |
| District | Pulwama |
| Tehsil | Pampore |
| Elevation | 1,620 m (5,310 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 6,131 |
| Census code | 002982 |
Location
Lethapora is located on the banks of Jhelum River. It lies at the foothills of south-western corner of Zabarwan mountain range locally known as Vastoorwun. The Srinagar Jammu National Highway passes through the village.[1][2]
Demographics
According to the 2011 census of India, Lethapora has 828 households. The average literacy rate (i.e. the literacy rate of population excluding children aged 6 and below) is 70.53%. Most people of the village are associated with agriculture. Saffron is the main crop and the main source of income for the village.
References
- "Kashmir's Legendary Saffron". Outlook Traveller. Retrieved 16 February 2019.
- "The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - JAMMU TRIBUNE". www.tribuneindia.com. Retrieved 16 February 2019.
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