Ramkot - Ramkote, Kathua

Ramkot is a village situated in the Ramkote tehsil of Kathua district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 40 km from Billwar and around 75 km from Kathua. Ramkote serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ramkot village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ramkot is 001676. The village covers a total geographical area of 1471 hectares and falls under the 184205 pincode. Billawar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Ramkot village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Ramkot

According to the 2011 Census, Ramkot village had a total population of 2,724 people, including 1,441 males and 1,283 females, living in 534 households. The sex ratio was 890 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.08%, with male literacy at 79.55% and female literacy at 65.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 664, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 285.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Ramkot

Ramkot is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Ramkot

Ramkot is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hira Nagar, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Billawar to Ramkot is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kathua to Ramkot is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ramkot

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ramkot village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Ramkot

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ramkot village are given below:

FAQs about Ramkot