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

As per Census 2011, Ramkot village has a total population of 2,724 people, consisting of 1,441 males and 1,283 females. The village has 534 households and a sex ratio of 890 females per 1,000 males. There are 350 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,735 literate and 989 illiterate residents. Additionally, 664 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 285 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ramkot are given below:

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