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Country
  
District
  
Time zone
  
IST (UTC+5:30)

Population
  
13,563 (2001)

State
  
Jammu and Kashmir

Founded by
  
maharaja ranbir singh

Elevation
  
270 m

Ranbir Singh Pora

Weather
  
31°C, Wind W at 13 km/h, 32% Humidity

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Ranbir Singh Pura is a constituency under jammu district notified area committee in Jammu district in the Indian state called Jammu and Kashmir.

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Map of Ranbir Singh Pura 181102

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Geography

Named after Dogra Maharaja Ranbir Singh, Ranbir Singh Pura is located at 32.63°N 74.73°E / 32.63; 74.73. It has an average elevation of 270 metres (886 feet above sea level).

Economy

The main economic activities of Ranbir Singh Pura are agriculture and dairy farming. Rice (basmati) and wheat are major crops, and beseem and vegetables are also grown. The Rakh area of Badyal Brahmana and Arnia are very famous for vegetable farming. Ranbir Singh Pura has many rice mills for the processing of high-quality Basmati rice.

The main tourist destination is Grahana Wetland, where migratory birds from temperate zones of Asia come to enjoy the beautiful landscape. The main town is self-sufficient, containing department stores, garment showrooms, sweets and confectionery, and a fresh fruit and vegetable open market. Apart from these, healthcare services, a post office, nationalized banks (JKB, SBI, PNB, PSB), and private sector banks like HDFC, ICICI are also present. State Bank of Patiala, another nationalized Bank has opened its branch in 2013.

Education

The major educational institutions of Ranbir Singh Pura are SKUAS-Veterinary College, Govt. Degree College, and Govt. Higher Sec School. The city also possesses many centers of primary and secondary education.

Demographics

At the time of the 2001 India census, Ranbir Singh Pura had a population of 13,563. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Ranbir Singh Pura has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 77%, and female literacy is 63%. In Ranbir Singh Pura, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Religion

Hindu 90.52%, Sikh 5.97%, Muslim 1.70%,

Famous People

  • Naib Subedar Bana Singh P.V.C., who was awarded the Param Vir Chakra, the highest wartime gallantry medal in India. His designations include Asst. Director, Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India; Secretary, Defence Services Officers Institute, New Delhi. He was awarded VISHISHT SEVA MEDAL by the President of India. was inducted as a Cabinet Minister in J&K Government in 1986 and worked in different portfolios including Forest, Tourism, and Health & Medical Education.
  • Transport

    The town once had a train station on the Jammu-Sialkot Line. Currently, bus services are available for reaching to Jammu City.

    References

    Ranbir Singh Pora Wikipedia