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.

Balakote

Bala Kote
Village
Balakote
Location in Jammu and Kashmir, India
Balakote
Balakote (India)
Coordinates: 33.49°N 74.17°E / 33.49; 74.17[1]
CountryIndia
Union TerritoryJammu and Kashmir
DistrictPoonch
TehsilBalakote
Population
 (2011)
  Total461[2]
Languages
  SpokenPahari,Gojri
Time zoneUTC+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%.

Demographics (2011 Census)
TotalMaleFemale
Population461216245
Children aged below 6 years885830
Scheduled caste000
Scheduled tribe552035
Literacy79.89%91.77%71.16%
Workers (all)314132182
Main workers (all)46
Marginal workers (total)268104164

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 Balakote is Srinagar International Airport located at a distance of 187 kilometres and is a 6-hour drive.

See also

References

  1. "Balakote, Poonch (Google Maps)". Google Maps. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
  2. "Bala Kote Population". Our Hero. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
  3. "Bala Kote Population". Our Hero. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
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