Shopian
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Shopian or Shupiyan (Urdu pronunciation: [ʃʊpɪjãː]), known as Shupyan[6] (Kashmiri pronunciation: [ʃupʲjan]) in Kashmiri, is an administrative division of the Shopian district. It is located in southern part of Kashmir Valley, of Jammu and Kashmir, India.[7][8] Shopian is called the ''Apple town of Kashmir'' as majority of the population engages in apple growing practices. It also provides employment to more than 60% of the population. It is 2nd richest district in Kashmir region after Srinagar.[9]
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Shopian
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Town | |
From the top: Historical Jamia Masjid in Shopian, Historical Aliabad Saria and Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary | |
Coordinates: 33.72°N 74.83°E / 33.72; 74.83 | |
Country | India |
Union territory | Jammu and Kashmir[1] |
District | Shopian |
Government | |
• Type | District Magistrate - Presidential Rule |
Area | |
• Total | 5.44 km2 (2.10 sq mi) |
Elevation | 2,057 m (6,749 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 16,360 |
• Density | 3,000/km2 (7,800/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Shopianites, Shopiani |
Languages | |
• Official | Kashmiri, Urdu, Hindi, Dogri, English[4][5] |
Demographics | |
• Literacy rate | 78.6% |
• Sex ratio | 755.6 ♀/ 1000 ♂ |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 192303 |
Area code | 01933 |
Vehicle registration | JK22 |
Website | shopian |
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