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About Surankote

This article deals with a small district located in Jammu & Kashmir, Surankote. We have heard less about this place Surankote so far. Through this article we will have an exposure to this beautiful place of Jammu & Kashmir. Let us see the important facts and figures about this small yet beautiful district Surankote.

About Surankote
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Location of Surankote

Surankote is a tehsil located in Jammu & Kashmir State. Surankote is located at an elevation of 1580 m above sea level. The headquarters of this district is Surankote town which is located 25km from Poonch which is the district headquarter. Surankote is located 82km away from the state capital Srinagar. Surankote is surrounded by few famous Tehsils like Balakote, Bufliaz, Mendhar and many more. The exact location of this district is at the border of Poonch and Rajouri district. Surankote has 42 villages inside it and 42 panchayats.

Demographics of Surankote

Surankote has a total population of 9000 people as per 2011’s census. The local language in which people communicate in this area is Urdu. People also speak in their local language example Dogri, Gojri and so on. Previously this area was majorly occupied by Hindu Brahmins. But at the present age the Khajuria’s are residing in this area. Khajuria’s are a promising set of businessman presently occupying Surankote.

Climate of Surankote

Surankote is generally cold in the summer. In the months of summer temperature varies from 19 to 43 degree Celsius. In the months of January the average temperature remains 11 degree Celsius. The average temperature in the months of February is 13 degree Celsius. In the months of March, April and May the average temperature remains 19, 24 and 30 degree Celsius respectively.

People of Surankote
Source: Jamia Journal

Nearby Places to Surankote

There are many places near Surankote which can be visited once you visit this place. Some of the famous places that can be visited from Surankote are Poonch, Rajouri, Yusmarg and Gulmarg. These are some of the hot spots of Jammu & Kashmir which is near to Surankote and which you should not miss at any cost.

Hotels nearby Surankote

When you visit Surankote for a tour then you must know about the nearby hotels where you can stay. This section of the article contains details about the nearby hotels of Surankote.

Himanshu Hotel

This hotel is located near City Chowk, Rajouri. You can get rooms and other facilities at an affordable price.

Anand Hotel

This hotel is located near Poonch bus stand and assures a comfortable stay for tourists at a much lesser price.

Royal Park Hotel

This is a three star hotel situated in Srinagar Gulmarg Road. As this a three star hotel the rate is high but you will get extra facilities than other hotels.

How to Reach Surankote

The easiest way through which you can reach Surankote is by rail. The nearest railway station is Tawi railway station in Jammu & Kashmir which is nearly 132 km away from Surankote. The nearest aiport to this place is the airport of Srinagar which is nearly 80 km away from Surankote. You can also travel to this place via road. There are bus services available from different parts of Jammu & Kashmir that connects with this area. The roads offer a pleasant journey due to its magnificent views.

Fact File of Surankote:
District H.Q.:
Poonch
Official Language: Urdu
Local Language: Gojri, Dogri
STD Code / Telephone Code: 01956
Vehicle Registration No.: JK 12
RTO Office: Poonch

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