Girote
Girote (Urdu: گِروٹ), is a village and Union council in Khushab District, Punjab, Pakistan and is region 28 out of 51. It is situated on the western bank of River Jehlum, and 26 kilometres (16 mi) towards south from Khushab. Specifically, it is located at 32°5'6N 72°16'29E. The village has a branch of MCB Bank, a basic health unit, and a post office.[1]
Girote گِروٹ | |
|---|---|
Village and union council | |
| Coordinates: 32°5′6″N 72°16′29″E | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Region | Punjab Province |
| District | Khushab District |
| Tehsil | Khushab |
| Chairman | Sardar Raza Haider Khan Baloch |
| Area | |
| • Total | 20 km2 (8 sq mi) |
| 31000 | |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| Area code | 0454 |
| 800-year-old town | |
Education
There is a higher secondary school for boys and a high school for girls in Girote. The village also has private schools. The literacy rate is below 30%.
References
- Local Government Elections - Government of Pakistan Archived January 24, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
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