Ranbir Singh Pora
| Ranbir Singh Pura | |
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| Constituency | |
 Ranbir Singh Pura
Ranbir Singh Pura
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| Coordinates: 32°38′N 74°44′E / 32.63°N 74.73°ECoordinates: 32°38′N 74°44′E / 32.63°N 74.73°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Jammu and Kashmir |
| District | Jammu |
| Founded by | maharaja ranbir singh |
| Government | |
| • Type | Provincial Vice President/MLA |
| Elevation | 270 m (890 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 13,563 |
| Language | |
| • Official | Urdu |
| • Secondary | Dogri, Punjabi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Ranbir Singh Pura is a constituency under jammu district notified area committee in Jammu district in the Indian state called Jammu and Kashmir.
Named after Dogra Maharaja Ranbir Singh, Ranbir Singh Pura is located at 32°38′N 74°44′E / 32.63°N 74.73°E. It has an average elevation of 270 metres (886 feet above sea level).
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.
The major educational institutions of Ranbir Singh Pura are SKUAST-Veterinary College, Govt. Degree College, and Govt. Higher Sec School. The city also possesses many centers of primary and secondary education.
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.
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