Garkote - Uri, Baramulla
Garkote is a village situated in the Uri tehsil of Baramulla district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 12 km from Uri and around 55 km from Baramulla. Garkote-a serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garkote village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Garkote is 002549. The village covers a total geographical area of 762 hectares and falls under the 193123 pincode. Uri is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.
Garkote village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Uri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Baramulla Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Garkote
According to the 2011 Census, Garkote village had a total population of 4,940 people, including 2,574 males and 2,366 females, living in 877 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.95%, with male literacy at 69.04% and female literacy at 39.37%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,014.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,940 | 2,574 | 2,366 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 978 | 494 | 484 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2,014 | 1,053 | 961 |
| Literate Population | 2,177 | 1,436 | 741 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,763 | 1,138 | 1,625 |
Nearby Villages of Garkote
Garkote is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Garkote
Garkote is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uri to Garkote is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baramulla to Garkote is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Garkote
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Garkote village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Garkote
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Garkote village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Garkote
Where is Garkote located?
Garkote village is located in Uri Tehsil, Baramulla district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Garkote?
The Gram Panchayat of Garkote is Garkote-a.
What is the pincode of Garkote?
The pincode of Garkote is 193123.
What is the population of Garkote?
Garkote had a total population of 4,940, including 2,574 males and 2,366 females.
How many households are there in Garkote?
Garkote had 877 households.
What is the literacy rate in Garkote?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Garkote was 54.95%. Male literacy was 69.04% and female literacy was 39.37%.