Kote Kabu - Kalakote, Rajouri
Kote Kabu is a village situated in the Kalakote tehsil of Rajouri district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kala Kote and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Rajouri. Kotekabu (kaller) serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Kote Kabu village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kote Kabu is 001551. The village covers a total geographical area of 1082.6 hectares and falls under the 185201 pincode. Sunderbani is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Kote Kabu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kala kote Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jammu Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Kote Kabu
According to the 2011 Census, Kote Kabu village had a total population of 1,109 people, including 563 males and 546 females, living in 230 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.68%, with male literacy at 61.85% and female literacy at 39.26%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 630.
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 | 1,109 | 563 | 546 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 233 | 120 | 113 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 630 | 315 | 315 |
| Literate Population | 444 | 274 | 170 |
| Illiterate Population | 665 | 289 | 376 |
Nearby Villages of Kote Kabu
Kote Kabu 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 Kote Kabu
Kote Kabu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| 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 Sunderbani to Kote Kabu is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rajouri to Kote Kabu is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Kote Kabu
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kote Kabu village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Kote Kabu
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kote Kabu village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Kote Kabu
Where is Kote Kabu located?
Kote Kabu village is located in Kalakote Tehsil, Rajouri district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the Halqa Panchayat of Kote Kabu?
The Halqa Panchayat of Kote Kabu is Kotekabu (kaller).
What is the pincode of Kote Kabu?
The pincode of Kote Kabu is 185201.
What is the population of Kote Kabu?
Kote Kabu had a total population of 1,109, including 563 males and 546 females.
How many households are there in Kote Kabu?
Kote Kabu had 230 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kote Kabu?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kote Kabu was 50.68%. Male literacy was 61.85% and female literacy was 39.26%.