Balakote
# 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 km (39 mi) 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 199 km (124 mi) and 161 km (100 mi) respectively.

### Air

The nearest airport to Balakote is Srinagar International Airport located at a distance of 187 km (116 mi) and is a 6-hour drive.

