Kalakote Tehsil - Rajouri, Jammu And Kashmir
Kalakote is an administrative tehsil in the Rajouri district of Jammu And Kashmir, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Kalakote is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at S M V D Katra, while the nearest airport is Rajouri Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 20.8 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 413 km², including 412.96 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 919 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kalakote Tehsil
Kalakote Tehsil has a total of 58 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Tehsil, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andh | Rural | Dharamsal |
| 2 | Badhanoo | Rural | Dharamsal |
| 3 | Badhog | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 4 | Balli Bhawan | Rural | Kothian-B |
| 5 | Bera Marhote | Rural | Broh |
| 6 | Bhatera | Rural | Bathera |
| 7 | Brevi | Rural | Kotekabu (Kaller) |
| 8 | Broh | Rural | Broh |
| 9 | Chainpur | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 10 | Dali | Rural | Dali B |
| 11 | Dangiote | Rural | Dhangiote West |
| 12 | Danti | Rural | Broh |
| 13 | Devlian | Rural | Kharak |
| 14 | Dhalyote | Rural | Dhaliote A |
| 15 | Dhanwan | Rural | Dalyote B |
| 16 | Dharamsal | Rural | Dharamsal |
| 17 | Dhayala | Rural | Jigni |
| 18 | Dranghar | Rural | Panar |
| 19 | Garan Bala | Rural | Garan |
| 20 | Garan Pain | Rural | Garan |
| 21 | Ghaon | Rural | Garan |
| 22 | Gharat | Rural | Broh |
| 23 | Jata Brahmana | Rural | Dhangiote East |
| 24 | Jata Malian | Rural | Soom |
| 25 | Jigni | Rural | Jigni |
| 26 | Kalakote | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 27 | Kallar | Rural | Kotekabu (Kaller) |
| 28 | Keri Barmandal | Rural | Barmandal |
| 29 | Khadarian | Rural | Khadrian |
| 30 | Khah | Rural | Khadrian |
| 31 | Kharak | Rural | Kharak |
| 32 | Kote Kabu | Rural | Kotekabu (Kaller) |
| 33 | Kothian | Rural | Kothian-A |
| 34 | Kurah | Rural | Kothian-A |
| 35 | Kural | Rural | Panjah |
| 36 | Kurlian | Rural | Panjah |
| 37 | Majra Huni | Rural | Dhangiote East |
| 38 | Malhoorian | Rural | Mallurian |
| 39 | Mangrote | Rural | Dhangiote West |
| 40 | Narota | Rural | Panar |
| 41 | Narsinghpura | Rural | Soom |
| 42 | Panglote | Rural | Sialsui |
| 43 | Panhar | Rural | Panar |
| 44 | Panjah | Rural | Panjah |
| 45 | Panjnara | Rural | Bathera |
| 46 | Parri | Rural | Panar |
| 47 | Phalli Brahmna | Rural | Bathera |
| 48 | Pondal | Rural | Dhangiote East |
| 49 | Potha | Rural | Panar |
| 50 | Sair | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 51 | Saleri | Rural | Dhangiote West |
| 52 | Sialsui | Rural | Sialsui |
| 53 | Sindh Khatooti | Rural | Jigni |
| 54 | Soanchal | Rural | Dhangiote East |
| 55 | Soom | Rural | Soom |
| 56 | Sroh | Rural | Mallurian |
| 57 | Thuss | Rural | Mallurian |
| 58 | Udarni | Rural | Kothian-B |
Population of Kalakote Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Kalakote Tehsil has a total population of 72,667 people, consisting of 37,864 males and 34,803 females. There are 16,243 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 176 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 72,667 | 72,667 | 0 |
| Male Population | 37,864 | 37,864 | 0 |
| Female Population | 34,803 | 34,803 | 0 |
| Total Households | 16,243 | 16,243 | 0 |
| Population Density | 176 / km² | 176 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 35,418 literate people and 12,768 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 8,722 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 31,550 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,768 | 12,768 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 35,418 | 35,418 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 37,249 | 37,249 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 8,722 | 8,722 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 31,550 | 31,550 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.