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Dhirkot | |
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  Dhirkot | |
| Coordinates: 34°02′21″N73°34′37″E / 34.03917°N 73.57694°E | |
| District | Bagh District |
| State | Azad Kashmir |
| Elevation | 1,676 m (5,499 ft) |
| Population (2023) [1] | |
| • Total | 195,000 |
Dhirkot is a Tehsil located in Bagh District, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan.
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