Kalarooch
Pass in Jammu & Kashmir, India
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Kalaroos, is a pass of lolab valley of Kupwara district in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is surrounded by mountains which increases its beauty. The village is located 11 km (6.8 mi) from district headquarters Kupwara.
Kalaroos Lolab
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  Kalaroos Lolab Location in Lolab valley Jammu and Kashmir, India  Kalaroos Lolab Kalaroos Lolab (India) | |
| Coordinates: 34.49°N 74.25°E | |
| Country | India |
| Union Territory | Jammu & Kashmir |
| District | Kupwara |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 37,233[1] |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kashmiri, Urdu, Hindi, Dogri, English[2][3] |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 193222[4] |
Demographics
According to the 2011 census of India, Kalarooch has 5007 households.[5] Total population of Kalrooch according to 2011 census is 37,233. The literacy rate of Kalarooch was 36.51%. In Kalarooch, Male literacy stands at 44.73% while the female literacy rate was 26.60%. [6]
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 37233 | 20338 | 16895 |
| Children aged below 6 years | 9354 | 5104 | 4250 |
| Scheduled caste | 53 | 53 | 0 |
| Scheduled tribe | 12038 | 6219 | 5819 |
| Literacy | 48.76% | 59.72% | 35.55% |
| Workers (all) | 10030 | 8304 | 1726 |
| Main workers (total) | 3502 | – | – |
| Marginal workers (total) | 6528 | 5223 | 1305 |
Transport
Rail
The nearest railway stations to Baramulla are Sopore railway station and Baramulla railway station both located at a distance of 42 kilometres respectively.
Air
The nearest airport is Srinagar International Airport located at a distance of 95 kilometres and is a 2.5-hour drive.