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Pattan
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sub-urban town
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 Pattan
Location in Jammu and Kashmir
Pattan
Location in India
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| Country |  India |
| Union territory | Jammu and Kashmir |
| District | Baramulla |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.8 km2 (0.3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,553 m (5,095 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 16,409 |
| • Density | 20,500/km2 (53,000/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kashmiri, Urdu, Hindi, Dogri, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN |
193121
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Pattan is a lively town and a local government area in the Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is an important place in this beautiful Union Territory.
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Discovering Pattan: A Town in Jammu and Kashmir
Where is Pattan Located?
Pattan is nestled in a scenic area. It is surrounded by different blocks like Breng to the north and Kunzer to the south. Narbal is to the east, and Singhpora is to the west. This town is also close to the borders of the Baramulla, Budgam, and Ganderbal districts. Budgam district and Beerwah are located south of Pattan.
Pattan's Landscape and History
Pattan is located at coordinates 34°10′N 74°34′E / 34.17°N 74.57°E. It sits at an average height of about 1,553 meters (or 5,095 feet) above sea level. Pattan is known as one of the historical capitals of the Kashmir Valley. It is almost in the very center of the valley.
Ancient Palaces of Pattan
The Pattan area still has the remains of four old palaces. Two of these historical structures are found inside the town's municipal limits. These palaces offer a glimpse into the rich past of the region.
Getting Around Pattan: Transport Links
Getting to Pattan is quite easy! You can reach it by train using the Pattan railway station, Hamre railway station, or Mazhom railway station. The biggest railway station nearby is Jammu Tawi, which is about 290 kilometers away.
If you travel by road, Pattan is only about 27 kilometers from Srinagar, the Summer Capital. This route uses the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway. For air travel, the nearest airport is Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport in Srinagar, located about 27 kilometers to the southeast.
People of Pattan: Population Facts
According to the 2011 India census, Pattan had a population of 19,538 people. Out of these, 12,580 were males and 6,958 were females. The town's literacy rate was 74.28%. This was higher than the average for the former state. About 83.92% of males could read and write. Meanwhile, 55.91% of females were literate. There were 2,053 children aged 0-6 years. This group made up 10.51% of the total population.
See Also
In Spanish: Pattan para niños
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