Bhikhiwind
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| Coordinates | 31°20′N 74°42′E / 31.34°N 74.70°ECoordinates: 31°20′N 74°42′E / 31.34°N 74.70°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Punjab |
| District(s) | Tarn Taran |
| Population | 10,269 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
Bhikhiwind is a town and a nagar panchayat in Tarn Taran district in the state of Punjab, India.[1]
[edit] Geography
Bhikhiwind is located at 31°20′N 74°42′E / 31.34°N 74.70°E.[2]
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[3] Bhikhiwind had a population of 10,269. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Bhikhiwind has an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 71% and female literacy of 60%. 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] References
- ^ "Border Area Development Programme" (PDF). Department of Planning, Government of Punjab. 2006-12-31. http://www.pbplanning.gov.in/pdf/tarantaran.pdf. Retrieved 2009-03-12.
- ^ "Yahoo maps location of Bhikhiwind". Yahoo maps. http://maps.yahoo.com/#mvt=m&lat=31.34492&lon=74.69657&zoom=14&q1=Bhikhiwind%252C%2520Punjab%252C%2520India. Retrieved 2009-03-12.
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
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