Kaskoot - Banihal, Ramban

Kaskoot is a village situated in the Banihal tehsil of Ramban district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banihal and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Ramban. Kaskote serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Kaskoot village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaskoot is 004527. The village covers a total geographical area of 762 hectares and falls under the 182146 pincode. Banihal is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Kaskoot village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Banihal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Udhampur  Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kaskoot

According to the 2011 Census, Kaskoot village had a total population of 2,104 people, including 1,125 males and 979 females, living in 437 households. The sex ratio was 870 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.89%, with male literacy at 80.02% and female literacy at 58.02%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 93.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kaskoot

Kaskoot 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 Kaskoot

Kaskoot is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Anantnag, while the nearest airport is Sheikh Ul Alam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banihal to Kaskoot is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ramban to Kaskoot is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaskoot

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kaskoot village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Kaskoot

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kaskoot village are given below:

FAQs about Kaskoot