Shopian
Shopian
Shupyan | |
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Town | |
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From the top: Historical Jamia Masjid in Shopian, Historical Aliabad Saria and Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Coordinates: 33°43′N 74°50′E / 33.72°N 74.83°E | |
| Country | India |
| Union territory | Jammu and Kashmir |
| District | Shopian |
| Government | |
| • Type | District Magistrate - Presidential Rule |
| Area | |
• Total | 312 km2 (120 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2,057 m (6,749 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 266,215 |
| • Density | 853/km2 (2,210/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Shopianites, Shopiani |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kashmiri, Urdu, Hindi, Dogri, English |
| 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 |
Shopian (Urdu pronunciation: [ʃoːpɪjɑ̃ː]), known as Shupyan (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. 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.