Roat - Marmat, Doda
Roat is a village situated in the Marmat tehsil of Doda district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 45 km from Doda and around 45 km from Doda. Roat-a serves as the Gram Panchayat for Roat village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Roat is 004214. The village covers a total geographical area of 1668.9 hectares and falls under the 182201 pincode. Doda is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.
Roat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Doda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Udhampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Roat
As per Census 2011, Roat village has a total population of 2,810 people, consisting of 1,450 males and 1,360 females. The village has 582 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 505 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,221 literate and 1,589 illiterate residents. Additionally, 486 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 42 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Roat are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,810 | 1,450 | 1,360 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 505 | 254 | 251 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 486 | 249 | 237 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 42 | 21 | 21 |
| Literate Population | 1,221 | 823 | 398 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,589 | 627 | 962 |
Nearby Villages of Roat
Roat 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 Roat
Public transport in the Roat 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 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Doda to Roat is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Roat
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Roat village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Roat
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Roat village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Roat
Where is Roat located?
Roat village is located in Marmat Tehsil, Doda district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Roat?
The Gram Panchayat of Roat is Roat-a.
What is the pincode of Roat?
The pincode of Roat is 182201.
What is the population of Roat?
Roat has a total population of 2,810, including 1,450 males and 1,360 females.
How many households are there in Roat?
There are 582 households in Roat.
What is the literacy rate in Roat?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Roat is 43.45%. Male literacy is 56.76% and female literacy is 29.26%.