Surankote Tehsil
| Surankote Tehsil Surankot (Swarnkote) | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 33°02′N 74°29′E / 33.04°N 74.49°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Jammu & Kashmir |
| District | Poonch |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 8,892 |
Surankote is a tehsil and municipal committee in the Poonch district of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. It occupies the Surankote valley, located between the Pir Panjal and Rattan Panjal ranges within the Himalayas.
Geography
Surankote township is exactly 27 kilometers in the eastern side of Poonch city and 221 kilometers away from winter capital Jammu. The valley comprises 43 villages. The total projected population of the valley is 127,000 which includes Paharis, Gujjars, Bakerwals ( BRAHMINS) and Kashmiris, and just under 40,000 Dedhars. Twenty-four villages are located at the slope of main Pir Panchal ranges while 19 villages are found on the slopes of Rattan Panchal range. The climatic conditions resemble with that of Kashmir. Surankote main town was inhibited by Hindu Brahmins who were among the richest in the town (Khajuria's). Now the decents of Khajuria's live and reside in the town and are still very promising business holders.The Khajuria's still live in the town and are mainly localised in the mehta mohalla of the town. There is temple and mosque near bus stand and in Hadi mohalla of the town. The famous Dundhak temple is only 4 km from the town.
Demography
As of 2011 census Surankot has a population of 8,892.males constitute 53% of population while females form 47% share.The average literacy is 73%.[1]