Chikrand
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| Coordinates | 22°43′N 88°16′E / 22.72°N 88.27°ECoordinates: 22°43′N 88°16′E / 22.72°N 88.27°E |
| Country | India |
| State | West Bengal |
| District(s) | Hooghly |
| Population | 8,352 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
Chikrand (Bengali: চিকরণ্ড) is a census town in Hooghly district in the state of West Bengal, India. It is under Chanditala police station in Srirampore subdivision.[1]
[edit] Geography
Chikrand is located at 22°43′N 88°16′E / 22.72°N 88.27°E.[2]
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[3] Chikrand had a population of 8352. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Chikrand has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 74% and female literacy of 65%. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] References
- ^ "District-wise list of stautory towns". Census Commission of India. http://web.cmc.net.in/wbcensus/DataTables/01/Table-3.htm. Retrieved 2009-01-28.
- ^ "Yahoo maps location of Chikrand". Yahoo maps. http://maps.yahoo.com/#mvt=m&lat=22.71923&lon=88.26926&zoom=15&q1=Chikrand%252C%2520West%2520Bengal%252C%2520India. Retrieved 2008-12-07.
- ^ "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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