Khairabad, Sitapur
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| Coordinates: 27°32′N 80°45′E / 27.53°N 80.75°ECoordinates: 27°32′N 80°45′E / 27.53°N 80.75°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Sitapur |
| Elevation | 138 m (453 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 38,374 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Khairabad is a city and a municipal board in Sitapur district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
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Geography [edit]
Khairabad is located at 27°32′N 80°45′E / 27.53°N 80.75°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 138 metres (452 feet).
Demographics [edit]
As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Khairabad had a population of 38,364. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Khairabad has an average literacy rate of 49%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 55%, and female literacy is 42%. In Khairabad, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Economy [edit]
Khairabad is known for its popular Citapore Rugs (Sitapur Dhurries). It is basically a weavers' town. Handmade flat weave rugs made of cotton, rayon, jute and chennile are exported worldwide. Ikea and Agocha are among the major stores which have sourced their supplies from Khairabad and surrounding areas. Besides rug weaving agriculture is also an important contributor in local economy.
References [edit]
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Khairabad
- ^ "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. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
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