According to the 2011 census, the Shopian district has a population of 265,960,[1] roughly equal to that of the nation of Barbados.[2] This gives the Shopian district a ranking of 577th in India (out of a total of 640).[1] The district has a population density of 852 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,210/sq mi) .[1] Its population growth rate over the 2001–2011 decade was 25.85%.[1] Shopian has a sex ratio of 951 females for every 1000 males,[1] and a literacy rate of 62.49%.[1]
Kashmir Hotel and Restaurant Association (KHARA) came into being in November 1956 when a few Hotel Owners came together and formed an Association with basic objectives to look into and protect the interests of the Tourism and Hospitality Industry and to promote Tourism in Kashmir. Ever since, KHARA has continued playing a very strong and positive role towards safeguarding the interests of Hospitality sector and working towards promoting touris read more
