Kakapora is a tehsil in Pulwama district, of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is located about 20 kilometres (12 mi) SE of Srinagar. The district road passes through the town, which connects it to the district headquarters at Pulwama. It is situated on the banks of the Jhelum River and Romshi, one of the tributaries of the Jhelum River. The people are mostly associated with agriculture. Kakapora is a historical place and is mentioned in Kalahana's book of Rajatarangini .There are commercial units in Oukhoo village of Kakapora that boost the economic status of the whole town beyond just agriculture.