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Dhirkot, Pakistan

Azad Kashmir · Pakistan

Dhirkot is a mid-size city in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan with a population of 36,270. Elevation: 5,344 ft (1,629 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

36,270 Population 393/sq mi density
5,344 ft Elevation 1,629 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
32.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Karachi Timezone

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About Dhirkot

Dhirkot is a Tehsil located in Bagh District, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. There is a road known as Kohala Dhirkot Road which passes through the Chamankot area of the tehsil. The route connects Muzaffarabad and Islamabad with the four districts of Azad Kashmir; Bagh, Poonch, Haveli and Sudhnoti.

People

Population36,270
Density393/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain32.4 in/yr
Sunny Days277/yr
Elevation5,344 ft (1,629 m)
Population36,270
Population Density393 / sq mi
Elevation5,344 ft (1,629 m)
Coordinates34.0392°, 73.5769°
TimezoneAsia/Karachi
Country🇵🇰 Pakistan
State / ProvinceAzad Kashmir
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation32.4 inches (823 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Dhirkot

Dhirkot is a mid-size city in Pakistan (Azad Kashmir) with a population of 36,270. The city sits at an elevation of 5,344 feet (1,629 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Karachi.

Climate in Dhirkot

Dhirkot has an average annual temperature of 13.9°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jul (22.9°C), the coldest is Jan (2.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1489 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.3°C / 36°F -6.3° / 12.7° 118.3
Feb 4.9°C / 41°F -6.5° / 15.7° 124.1
Mar 9.7°C / 50°F -0.8° / 21.2° 158.2
Apr 14.8°C / 59°F 3.9° / 25.4° 122.3
May 19°C / 66°F 7.6° / 31° 103.9
Jun 22.6°C / 73°F 11.9° / 32.5° 132.5
Jul 22.9°C / 73°F 16.1° / 31.5° 265.7
Aug 21.5°C / 71°F 15.1° / 27.8° 183.8
Sep 19.9°C / 68°F 12° / 27° 88.4
Oct 15.1°C / 59°F 4.3° / 25° 50.8
Nov 9.6°C / 49°F -0.3° / 21.7° 69.1
Dec 4.8°C / 41°F -6.3° / 17.6° 72.1
Dhirkot enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 277 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,344 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above Pakistan avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,344 ft (1,629 m)
Area92.2 sq mi (238.9 km²)
Population Density393/sq mi
Coordinates34.0392°N, 73.5769°W
TimezoneAsia/Karachi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"
15% below Pakistan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.20"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

281 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 2, 2025.

Feb 14, 2004 20 km ENE of Battagram, Pakistan M5.5 88 km
Feb 20, 2009 19 km NW of Uri, India M5.5 35 km
Aug 13, 2012 55 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan M5.4 90 km
Oct 1, 2016 62 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan M5.4 97 km
Feb 26, 2015 23 km E of Battagram, Pakistan M5.4 75 km
Sep 24, 2019 8 km SSE of New Mirpur, Pakistan M5.4 109 km
Feb 14, 2004 21 km NE of Battagram, Pakistan M5.4 91 km
Jul 2, 2015 23 km ENE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan M5.3 47 km
Mar 20, 2006 49 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan M5.2 81 km
Oct 10, 2010 14 km SSW of Haripur, Pakistan M5.2 66 km
Jan 28, 1991 18 km N of Rawala Kot, Pakistan M5.2 20 km
Feb 5, 2019 87 km NNW of Bandipura, India M5.2 130 km
Jun 12, 2019 11 km W of Shingli Bala, Pakistan M5.2 97 km
Jul 24, 2015 19 km WSW of Murree, Pakistan M5.1 41 km
Mar 29, 1992 22 km SSW of Attock City, Pakistan M5.1 128 km
Aug 20, 2024 8 km SW of Bāramūla, India M5.1 65 km
Jul 16, 2001 19 km S of Daultala, Pakistan M5.1 122 km
Jan 12, 2020 68 km NNW of Bandipura, India M5.1 136 km
Apr 28, 1999 7 km WSW of Gujar Khan, Pakistan M5.0 95 km
Jun 17, 2021 17 km ENE of Battagram, Pakistan M5.0 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
March 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in
April 62°F (17°C) 3.1 in
May 70°F (21°C) 2.1 in
June 77°F (25°C) 2.1 in Warmest
July 76°F (24°C) 5.2 in Wettest
August 74°F (24°C) 4.9 in
September 71°F (22°C) 2.3 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
November 54°F (12°C) 0.8 in Driest
December 46°F (8°C) 1.3 in

Dhirkot has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 43°F in January to 77°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and November the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Dhirkot

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Qilla Ground - - - -
Govt Girls Higher Secondary School Rangla - - - -
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Radio Stations near Dhirkot

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
City FM 89 Islamabad city fm 89 islamabad AAC 96 kbps
FM 101 Islamabad - MP3 128 kbps
Hum FM 106.2 bollywood MP3 96 kbps
Mera FM 107.4 - MP3 96 kbps
FM 100 Pakistan Abbottabad - MP3 32 kbps

Farmers Markets in Dhirkot

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kashmiri Bazar
Kashmiri Bazar Rangla
Pines Valley Market
Shaheen Market Rangla

Hotels in Dhirkot

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Al Madina Hotel
Jungal Hotel

Castles in Dhirkot

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hamza Arshad's House

Banks in Dhirkot

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

NBP Rangla Branch

Stadiums & Teams in Dhirkot

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Dhirkot

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
PAF Base Nur Khan (Benazir Bhutto International Airport)-Medium Airport
Rawalakot AirportRAZMedium Airport
Bhurban HeliportBHCSmall Airport
Dhamial Army Airbase-Small Airport
Muzaffarabad AirportMFGSmall Airport
Poonch Airport-Small Airport
Rajouri AirportRJISmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dhirkot

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Jamia Masjid Bilal Rangla
دربارِ عالیہ کلیان شریف

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Karachi
Elevation
5,499 m (18,042 ft)

🇵🇰 About Pakistan

Capital Islamabad
Population 212,215,030
Area 803,940 km²
GDP (USD) $336,686,348,609
GDP per capita $1,360
HDI 0.544
Life expectancy 67.7 years
Internet users 27.4%
Urban population 38.8%
Currency PKR (Rupee)
Languages English, Urdu
Calling code +92
TLD .pk
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dhirkot

What is the population of Dhirkot?

Dhirkot has a population of 36,270 residents and is located in Pakistan. The population density is 393 people per square mile, spread across 92.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Dhirkot?

Dhirkot enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.4 inches.

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