Maitra, Ramban

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Coordinates: 33°14′N75°14′E / 33.23°N 75.23°E / 33.23; 75.23
Country Flag of India.svg  India
Union Territory Jammu and Kashmir
District Ramban
Languages
  Spoken Pogali, Urdu
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
182144 [1]

Maitra is a village, near Ramban town in Ramban district in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. [2]

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References

  1. "Maitra. Ramban". Google Maps. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
  2. "People protest at Maitra Chowk, Ramban. -Excelsior/Parvaz". Jammu Kashmir Latest News | Tourism | Breaking News J&K. Retrieved 22 February 2022.