Mankote is a village and tehsil in Poonch district of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The village is located 91 kilometers from the district headquarters in Poonch. The 2 most spoken languages spoken in Mankote is Gojri and Pahari.
Demographics According to the 2011 census of India, Mankote has 956 households. The literacy rate of Mankote was 54.53% compared to 67.16% of Jammu and Kashmir. Male literacy stands at 66.31% while the female literacy rate was 42.92%.
+ Demographics (2011 Census) Total Male Female Population 4866 2425 2441 Children aged below 6 years 912 463 449 Scheduled caste 0 0 0 Scheduled tribe 2565 1239 1326 Literacy 54.53% 66.31% 42.92% Workers (all) 1399 924 475 Main workers (all) 464 – – Marginal workers (total) 935 516 419
Transport Road Mankote is connected by road to other places in Jammu and Kashmir by the NH 144A and other roads passing through Balnoi
Rail The nearest major railway stations to Mankote are Jammu Tawi railway station and Awantipora railway station located at a distance of 246 kilometres and 184 kilometres respectively.
Air The nearest airport to Mankote is Srinagar International Airport located at a distance of 210 kilometres.
See also Jammu and Kashmir Poonch district Mankote
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