Mazhama | |
Other Name: | Mazhom |
Settlement Type: | Village |
Pushpin Map: | India Jammu and Kashmir#India |
Pushpin Label Position: | right |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Jammu and Kashmir, India |
Coordinates: | 34.1°N 111°W |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | India |
Subdivision Type1: | Union territory |
Subdivision Name1: | Jammu and Kashmir |
Subdivision Type2: | District |
Subdivision Name2: | Budgam |
Unit Pref: | Metric |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Demographics Type1: | Languages |
Demographics1 Title1: | Official |
Demographics1 Info1: | Kashmiri, Urdu, Hindi, Dogri, English[1] [2] |
Timezone1: | IST |
Utc Offset1: | +5:30 |
Postal Code Type: | PIN |
Postal Code: | 193401 |
Mazhom (also known as Mazhama) a village located in Budgam district of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, in India. It has a railway station Mazhom railway station, which along with being in proximity (3 km) with Magam, the biggest financial hub of the district, has a crucial role in the economy communication in the area. Also there is railway flyover there on Gulmarag Road. The surrounding villages are Kawoosa Khalisa (east) and Kanihama (west). Mazhama is located on both sides of Gulmarg Highway. Schools in the Mazhama village are Hanfia English Medium School and Government High School. A well-facilitated dispensary is also present in this village, which is also home to two masjids. River Sukhnag, which is a tributary of the Jhelum, also flows along the boundary of the village.