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 facility, and a post office.[1]

Girote گِروٹ
Village and union council
Coordinates: 32°5′6″N 72°16′29″E
CountryPakistan
RegionPunjab Province
DistrictKhushab District
TehsilKhushab
ChairmanSardar Raza Haider Khan Baloch
Area
 • Total20 km2 (8 sq mi)
 31000
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)
Area code(s)0454
800-year-old town

Education

There are boys and girls high schools in Girote. The village has private educational institutes Al-Khalid Lasani Model School, Ali Memorial, Al-Hamza. The literacy rate is below 30%.

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References
  1. Local Government Elections - Government of Pakistan Archived January 24, 2008, at the Wayback Machine

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