Khowai
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| Coordinates | 24°06′N 91°38′E / 24.1°N 91.63°ECoordinates: 24°06′N 91°38′E / 24.1°N 91.63°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Tripura |
| District(s) | West Tripura |
| Population | 17,621 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
| Area |
• 23 metres (75 ft) |
Khowai is a town and a nagar panchayat in newly formed Khowai district in the Indian state of Tripura. It is named after the Khowai river passing by the town. It is near the bangladesh border.
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[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[1] Khowai had a population of 17,621. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Khowai has an average literacy rate of 86%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 88%, and female literacy is 85%. In Khowai, 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] Geography and Climate
Khowai is situated in a plain along the Khowai River and has a monsoon influenced humid subtropical climate with large amounts of rain almost all year. The city experiences long, hot and wet summers, lasting from April to October. Average temperatures are around 28 °C (82 °F), fluctuating with rainfall. There is a short, mild winter from mid-November to early March, with mostly dry conditions and average temperatures around 18 °C (64 °F).
[edit] Culture
The town mainly consists of Bengalis and tripuris, predominance of both bengali and kokborok language is there. The main festivals of the town such as Durga Puja and Saraswati puja reflect the influence of the culture of the Bengalis. There is a very good relationship between the different communities and tribes in Tripura. So more or less every festival is enjoyed by every community of people.
- Among the native Tripuri festivals, the most famous are Kharchi and Garia Poojas. Bengali people also participate in kharchi puja.
[edit] Politics
Khowai assembly constituency is part of Tripura East (Lok Sabha constituency).[2]
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Mohar Mukto moncho
[edit] References
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Assembly Constituencies - Corresponding Districts and Parliamentary Constituencies". Tripura. Election Commission of India. http://archive.eci.gov.in/Febse2003/background/S23/rptListofAC_Dist_PC.pdf. Retrieved 2008-10-08.
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