Balakote
Balakote (also known as Bala Kote) is a village and tehsil in Poonch district of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The village is located 63 kilometres from the district headquarters, Poonch.
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Village | |
  Balakote Location in Jammu and Kashmir, India  Balakote Balakote (India) | |
| Coordinates: 33.49°N 74.17°E[1] | |
| Country | India |
| Union Territory | Jammu and Kashmir |
| District | Poonch |
| Tehsil | Balakote |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 461[2] |
| Languages | |
| • Spoken | Pahari, Urdu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 185211 |
Demographics
According to the 2011 census of India, Balnoi has 103 households.[3] The literacy rate of Balakote was 79.89% compared to 67.16% of Jammu and Kashmir. In Balakote, Male literacy stands at 91.77% while the female literacy rate was 71.16%.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 461 | 216 | 245 |
| Children aged below 6 years | 88 | 58 | 30 |
| Scheduled caste | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled tribe | 55 | 20 | 35 |
| Literacy | 79.89% | 91.77% | 71.16% |
| Workers (all) | 314 | 132 | 182 |
| Main workers (all) | 46 | – | – |
| Marginal workers (total) | 268 | 104 | 164 |
Transport
Road
Balakote is well-connected by road to other places in Jammu and Kashmir and India by the NH 144A and BG Surankote Road.
Rail
The nearest railway stations to Balakote are Jammu Tawi railway station and Awantipora railway station located at a distance of 199 kilometres and 161 kilometres respectively.
Air
The nearest airport to Balnoi is Srinagar International Airport located at a distance of 187 kilometres and is a 6-hour drive.
See also
References
- "Balakote, Poonch (Google Maps)". Google Maps. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- "Bala Kote Population". Our Hero. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- "Bala Kote Population". Our Hero. Retrieved 26 April 2020.