Rahmoo

Rahmoo, officially Romu,[1] is a small town 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) west of Pulwama in the Indian-administered state of Jammu and Kashmir, believed to be founded by a famous Islamic saint namely Hazrat Ruma Reshi(RA). It is one of the largest villages in the district by area and population. It is located 25 kilometres (16 mi) from summer capital Srinagar. Rahmoo is situated 5,922 feet (1,805 m) above sea level.[2] The village is directly administered by district administration Pulwama.

Lower portion of Rahmoo as seen from Kanjikoot.
Rahmoo
Small Town
ROMU
High altitude view of Rahmoo
Rahmoo
Location in Jammu and Kashmir, India
Rahmoo
Rahmoo (India)
Coordinates: 33.8540803°N 74.8288428°E / 33.8540803; 74.8288428
Administered byIndia
Founded byHazrat Ruma Reshi(RA)
Named forRomush River and Hazrat Ruma Reshi(RA)
Area
 • Total1,501 ha (3,709 acres)
Elevation
1,805 m (5,922 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total5,030
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Postal Code
192301
Vehicle registrationJK13
Official languagesUrdu
Other SpokenKashmiri, English
Websitepulwama.nic.in

Demography

As per the 2011 Census of India, the population of Rahmoo is 5,030, with 2,603 males and 2,427 females. 15.19% of the population is under the age of 6. In 2011, the literacy rate of Rahmoo was 39.85%, with male literacy at 47.61% and female literacy rate at 31.64%.[3]

Education and health
  • Sheikh Ul Aalam Secondary Educational Institute(SAEI Rahmoo)[4]
  • Government Middle School[5]
  • Government Primary School[6]
  • Islamic English Medium School[7]
  • Kids Kingdom Public School[8]
  • Public Health Centre[9]
  • Government Higher Secondary School[10]

References
  1. "Romu Small Town in Pulwama, Jammu & Kashmir | allindiafacts.com". allindiafacts.com. Retrieved 2020-08-07.
  2. "Romu, Pulwama Village Polpulation and Location | Ourhero.In". ourhero.in. Retrieved 2020-08-07.
  3. "Romu Village Population - Pulwama, Pulwama, Jammu & Kashmir". Censusindia2011.com. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
  4. "S.A.E.I.RAHMOO - Rohmu, District Pulwama (Jammu And Kashmir)". schools.org.in.
  5. "BMS RAHMOO - Rohmu, District Pulwama (Jammu And Kashmir)". schools.org.in.
  6. "GUPS RAHMOO - Rohmu, District Pulwama (Jammu And Kashmir)". schools.org.in.
  7. "ISLAMIC ENGLISH MEDIUM RAHMOO - Rohmu, District Pulwama (Jammu And Kashmir)". schools.org.in.
  8. "KIDS KINGDOM RAHMOO - Rohmu, District Pulwama (Jammu And Kashmir)". schools.org.in.
  9. https://www.tabletwise.com/hospitals/phc-rahmoo-primary-health-center
  10. "BHSS ROHMU - Rohmu, District Pulwama (Jammu And Kashmir)". schools.org.in.


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