Balakote
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Balakote
Bala Kote | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Balakote Location in Jammu and Kashmir  Balakote Balakote (India) | |
| Coordinates: 33°29′N 74°10′E / 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, Gojri |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 185211 |
| Vehicle registration | JK-12 |
| Website | poonch |
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 km (39 mi) from the district headquarters, Poonch.
Demographics[edit]
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 |
Transportation[edit]
Road[edit]
Balakote is well-connected by road to other places in Jammu and Kashmir and India by the NH 144A and BG Surankote Road.
Rail[edit]
The nearest railway stations to Balakote are Jammu Tawi railway station and Awantipora railway station located at a distance of 199 km (124 mi) and 161 km (100 mi) respectively.
Air[edit]
The nearest airport to Balakote is Srinagar International Airport located at a distance of 187 km (116 mi) and is a 6-hour drive.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "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.
