Ladhoo
Ladhoo or Ladhu is a village in the Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is situated on the Jhelum River and of all villages in Pampore Constituency is one of the largest village. It is 18 km (11 mi) from Srinagar and 4 km (2.5 mi) from NH44 via Lethpora. It is spread over an area of 9 km2 (3.5 sq mi) including a long stretch of very famous trekking spot known as Wasturwan. This hill is also referred as 'Veshrivan' by some scholars and is said to be a store house of many myths and truths for the people living in its vicinity.
Ladhoo
Ladhu Loduv | |
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Village | |
Ladhoo Location in Jammu & Kashmir, India Ladhoo Ladhoo (India) | |
| Coordinates: 34.00°N 75.00°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Jammu & Kashmir |
| District | Pulwama |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9 km2 (3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 4,602 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kashmiri, Urdu, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 191103 |
| Telephone code | 01933 |
| Vehicle registration | JK 13 |
| Literacy | 65.33% |
As per the census of 2011, the household capacity is 823 and the total population is 4604. The male-to-female ratio is 1000:973.
Quarrying and farming provide employment for most of the residents, either directly or indirectly. Products include saffron, almonds, walnuts, pears, paddy, and maize.