Nongpoh
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| Nongpoh | |
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| Coordinates | 25°54′N 91°53′E / 25.9°N 91.88°ECoordinates: 25°54′N 91°53′E / 25.9°N 91.88°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Meghalaya |
| District(s) | Ri Bhoi |
| Population | 13,165 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
| Area |
• 485 metres (1,591 ft) |
Nongpoh is the administrative centre of Ri-Bhoi district in the state of Meghalaya in India.
[edit] Geography
Nongpoh is located at 25°54′N 91°53′E / 25.9°N 91.88°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 485 metres (1591 feet).
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Nongpoh had a population of 13,165. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Nongpoh has an average literacy rate of 61%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 63%, and female literacy is 59%. In Nongpoh, 21% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Nongpoh
- ^ "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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