title: Balakote
text: # 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.
  
  