Rahmoo, officially Romu,[3] 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.[4] The village is directly administered by district administration Pulwama.

Rahmoo
Small Town
ROMU
High altitude view of Rahmoo
Rahmoo Location in Jammu and Kashmir, India Show map of Jammu and Kashmir Rahmoo Rahmoo (India) Show map of India
Coordinates: 33.8540803°N 74.8288428°E / 33.8540803; 74.8288428
Administered by	India
Founded by	Hazrat Ruma Reshi(RA)
Named for	Romush River and Hazrat Ruma Reshi(RA)
Area
• Total	1,501 ha (3,709 acres)
Elevation	1,805 m (5,922 ft)
Population  (2011)
• Total	5,030
Languages
• Official	Kashmiri, Urdu, Hindi, Dogri, English[1][2]
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
Postal Code	192301
Vehicle registration	JK13
Website	pulwama.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%.[5]

Education and health

• Sheikh Ul Aalam Secondary Educational Institute(SAEI Rahmoo)[6]

• Government Middle School[7]
• Government Primary School[8]
• Islamic English Medium School[9]
• Public Health Centre[10]
• Government Higher Secondary School[11]

References