Lakheri
Lakheri
Lakheri | |
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city | |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 26,910 |
Lakheri is a city and a municipality in Bundi district in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Mostly surrounded by agricultural lands & villages the most distinct feature of lakheri is a cement manufacturing unit of ACC [Associated Cement Companies] Ltd. This plant is the oldest running cement plant in Asia. But with the passage of time the plant has undergone expansions to incorporate the latest technology in cement producing. The latest expansion project being completed in April 2007. Even the MD of ACC cement, in an interview with a private news channel, has predicted a 12-15% rise in cement production from Lakheri plant.
Geography
Lakheri is located at 25°40′N 76°10′E / 25.67°N 76.17°E[1]. It has an average elevation of 227 metres (744 feet). River Maize is passing through this city and two sides [west and north] of city is walled with small hills.
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census[2], Lakheri had a population of 26,910. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Lakheri has an average literacy rate of 64%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 77%, and female literacy is 50%. In Lakheri, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.
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