Bala Kote

Bala Kote is a village located in Mendhar tehsil of Punch district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 30km away from sub-district headquarter Mendhar (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Punch. As per 2009 stats, Balakote is the gram panchayat of Bala Kote village.

Bala Kote has its own place in the vibrant Punch region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Bala Kote

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bala Kote is 001223. The village spans a total geographical area of 574 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 185111. Punch is nearest town to Bala Kote village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 35km away.

Google Map of Bala Kote

The Map data on this website is provided by Google Maps, a free online map service one can access and view in a web browser.

Population of Bala Kote

Below is a concise population overview of Bala Kote as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 461 216 245
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 88 58 30
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 55 20 35
Literate Population 298 145 153
Illiterate Population 163 71 92

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Bala Kote village:

  • The total population of Bala Kote village is around 461, including approximately 216 males and 245 females, with a sex ratio of 1134 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 88 children aged 0–6 years in Bala Kote village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Bala Kote village has 55 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Bala Kote village is about 64.64%, with male literacy at 67.13% and female literacy at 62.45%.
  • There are around 103 households in Bala Kote village.

Connectivity of Bala Kote

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Bala Kote. As per the 2011 stats, Bala Kote had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Bala Kote

Knowing the nearby villages of Bala Kote helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Bala Kote.

Kotan Gohlad Lanjote Dahruti Sandot Basuni Dharatti Ramlota Sohala Panjani Sasutah

Frequently Asked Questions about Bala Kote

Where is Bala Kote located?
Bala Kote village is situated in Mendhar Tehsil, within the Punch district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Bala Kote?
The Gram Panchayat of Bala Kote is Balakote (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Bala Kote?
The pincode of Bala Kote is 185111, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Bala Kote as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Bala Kote is 461, with 216 males and 245 females.
How many households are there in Bala Kote as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Bala Kote village has a total of 103 households.
What is the literacy rate in Bala Kote as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Bala Kote is 64.64%. The male literacy rate is 67.13%, while the female literacy rate is 62.45%.