Ashmuji


Ashmuji known as Ash-Mouj is a village in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir in India.The name Ashmuji originates from two words: “Aisha,” an Islamic Arabic female name, and “Mouji,” a Kashmiri term for “mother.” Together, they form the name of the village, Ashmuji.

Demographics and government

The literacy rate of Ashmuji is 67.41%, higher than state average of 67.16%. Male literacy is around 78.66% while female literacy is 56.14%.
Ashmuji is a municipal committee city in the districts of Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The Ashmuji city is divided into 5 wards for which elections are held every 5 years. The Ashmuji Municipal Committee has population of 5,567 of which 2,824 are males while 2,743 are females as per report released by Census India 2011.
Ashmuji Municipal Committee has total administration over 1,016 houses to which it supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage. It is also authorize to build roads within Municipal Committee limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.

Demographics

The literacy rate of Ashmuji is 67.41% higher than state average of 67.16%. In Ashmuji, the male literacy rate is around 78.66% while the female literacy rate is 56.14%.

Parks

• Green Park Ashmuji
• Mini Park Kantchowa

Stadiums

• Sports Stadium Ashmuji
• Seeki Ground Ashmuji
• Mirpora Ground Ashmuji

Schools