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 from the district headquarters, Poonch.
Demographics According to the 2011 census of India, Balnoi has 103 households. 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) 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
Transportation 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 and respectively.
Air The nearest airport to Balakote is Srinagar International Airport located at a distance of and is a 6-hour drive.
See also Jammu and Kashmir Poonch district Poonch
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