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Template:Infobox Indian jurisdiction North Lakhimpur (Assamese: উত্তৰ লখিমপুৰ) is a city in India and a municipal board in Lakhimpur district in the North Eastern state Assam, about 394 kilometres (245 mi) north east of Guwahati. It is the district headquarter of Lakhimpur district. North Lakhimpur is also the name of the sub-division of Lakhimpur district where North lakhimpur town is located.

Geographical location

It is situated at 27° 13' 60 N and 94° 7' 0 E[1]

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[2] North Lakhimpur had a population of 54,262. Based on population, it is classified as a class-II city (between 50,000 and 99,999 inhabitants). According to the 2011 census, it has a population of 3,50,000.[3]

Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. North Lakhimpur has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 73%, and female literacy is 64%. In North Lakhimpur, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc. "North Lakhimpur, India Page". Retrieved 11-07-2008. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
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  3. ^ Census of India. "Alphabetical list of towns and their population - Assam" (pdf). Retrieved 21-05-2008. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)