Datote - Balakote, Poonch
Datote is a village situated in the Balakote tehsil of Poonch district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 40 km from Mendhar and around 53 km from Punch. Bharuti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Datote village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Datote is 001231. The village covers a total geographical area of 298 hectares and falls under the 185211 pincode. Punch is the nearest town, located about 53 km away.
Datote village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Datote
According to the 2011 Census, Datote village had a total population of 48 people, including 26 males and 22 females, living in 12 households. The sex ratio was 846 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.29%, with male literacy at 81.82% and female literacy at 52.63%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.
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 | 48 | 26 | 22 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 11 | 7 | 4 |
| Literate Population | 28 | 18 | 10 |
| Illiterate Population | 20 | 8 | 12 |
Nearby Villages of Datote
Datote 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 Datote
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Datote.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Punch to Datote is about 53 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Datote
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Datote village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Datote
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Datote village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Datote
Where is Datote located?
Datote village is located in Balakote Tehsil, Poonch district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Datote?
The Gram Panchayat of Datote is Bharuti.
What is the pincode of Datote?
The pincode of Datote is 185211.
What is the population of Datote?
Datote had a total population of 48, including 26 males and 22 females.
How many households are there in Datote?
Datote had 12 households.
What is the literacy rate in Datote?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Datote was 68.29%. Male literacy was 81.82% and female literacy was 52.63%.