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'''Zaloora''' is a village (of over 6,530 chollas) in northern [[Baramulla district]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]] (J&K), [[India]], approximately {{convert|16|km|mi|0}} from [[Sopore]], 10 km from hHndwara, 30 km from Kupwara. Zaloora is a valley within the valley, fenced by mountains on three sides and by Lal Kul [[canal]] on the other. It is the third largest village of Zaingair besides Dangerpora and Shiva. | '''Zaloora''' is a village (of over 6,530 chollas) in northern [[Baramulla district]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]] (J&K), [[India]], approximately {{convert|16|km|mi|0}} from [[Sopore]], 10 km from hHndwara, 30 km from Kupwara. Zaloora is a valley within the valley, fenced by mountains on three sides and by Lal Kul [[canal]] on the other. It is the third largest village of Zaingair besides Dangerpora and Shiva. | ||
==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
It has 10 [[mohalla]]s and approximately 12,000 inhabitants. The village had a sizable population of [[Hindu]]s, but most left because of the | It has 10 [[mohalla]]s and approximately 12,000 inhabitants. The village had a sizable population of [[Hindu]]s, but most left because of the militant uprising of the early 1990s. The name may be derived from ''"zaal"'' ("[[spider web"). The shape of the village resembles a cage which is surrounded by forests from three sides and the other side is open occupied by agricultural fields which is like a swamp, not drying up | ||
==Facilities== | ==Facilities== | ||
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The village is home to a range of professionals such as IT workers, engineers, lecturers, and professors. The fruit business and walnut business are also important in Zaloora. | The village is home to a range of professionals such as IT workers, engineers, lecturers, and professors. The fruit business and walnut business are also important in Zaloora. | ||
[[Category:Cities and towns in Baramulla district]] | [[Category:Cities and towns in Baramulla district]] | ||
[[Category:Geography of Jammu and Kashmir]] | [[Category:Geography of Jammu and Kashmir]] | ||