Batote

Batote is a town and a notified area committee in Ramban district of the Jammu & Kashmir state in India.

Location

Batote is located on the National Highway from Jammu to Srinagar at 33°06′N 75°19′E / 33.10°N 75.32°E / 33.10; 75.32. It has an average elevation of 2,006 metres (6,584 feet). The National highway 1B (to Doda) also originates from Batote. While driving from Jammu it comes after passing Udhampur, Kud and a famous tourist spot Patni Top. Being famous for it's beauty and weather, it is a famous tourist destination especially in summers. Some famous places in Batote are Baghu Nallah, Tringla, Boon Badi etc. Baghu Nallah is famous for its Gurudwara in the memory of great saints of Jammu and Kashmir Sant Mela Singh and Sant Rocha Singh .Every year large no of devotees come here to celebrate annual function in the memory of those great saints.

Demographics

As of 2001 census, Batote had a population of 3733. Males constitute 55% of the population and females 45%. Batote has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 60% of the males and 40% of females literate. 8% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Batote, Brus

Batote, Serbia is a village in the municipality of Brus, Serbia. According to the 2002 census, the village has a population of 468 people.

References

Coordinates: 43°18′N 21°06′E / 43.300°N 21.100°E / 43.300; 21.100