Hajan is a town and a notified area committee in
Bandipora district in the
India
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union territory of
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Geography
Hajan is located at . It has an average elevation of 1556 metres (5104 feet).
Hajan is at a distance of 35 km towards north of Srinagar .
Demographics
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Hajan had a population of 9916. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Hajan has an average literacy rate of 32%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 42%, and female literacy is 21%. In Hajan, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age. Hajan has a population of approximately 23,000 as of 9 December 2007.
Public facilities provided are as
Community Health Center providing facility all adjoining area's of Hajan town
Govt. Degree College
ITI Hajan educating youth various professional courses
Tehsil Office
Various private and Govt. schools
Nearest tourist attraction Manasbal Lake
References
Cities and towns in Baramulla district
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