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.

[3] The literacy rate of Balakote was 79.89% compared to 67.16% of Jammu and Kashmir.

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.

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