Bunji | |
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Town | |
| Bunji | |
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  Bunji  Bunji | |
| Coordinates: 35°38′32″N 74°38′01″E / 35.64222°N 74.63361°E | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Region |  Gilgit Baltistan |
| District | Astore District |
| Population (1998) | |
| • Total | 10,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+5:00 (PST) |
Bunji (Urdu:بنجی) (Balti: بنجی) is a town in Astore District of Gilgit-Baltistan region in Pakistan. It was historically important, being on the edge of the ancient Yagistan. It was economically a hub for barter trade between Yagistan and Dogras. The distance from Bunji to Gilgit is about 50 kilometres (31 mi) on the Karakoram Highway. Bunji, located at the junction of three Great Mountain Ranges, has its historical importance. The village has its prominent traces in the socio-political and economical situations of the region in History. Literacy rate of bunji is almost 100 percent except outsider coming from other places for jobs. River Indus covers the village from North to west while from eastern side it is connected with river Astore. Baltistan region joins its territory from the North-East.