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Buxar
बक्सर
city
Country India
StateBihar
DistrictBuxar
Area
 • Total1,620 km2 (630 sq mi)
Elevation
55 m (180 ft)
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
802101
Telephone code06183
Vehicle registrationBr-44
Websitebuxar.bih.nic.in

Buxar is a city in the state of Bihar in the eastern part of India bordering eastern Uttar Pradesh. It is the headquarters of Buxar District.

Demography

As of 2011 India census,[1] Buxar had a population of 1707643. Males constitute 52.65% of the population and females 47.35%. Buxar has an average literacy rate of 79.77%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 87% and female literacy of 65%. 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Education

  • Radiance Institute of IT & Management (Study Center)

See also

References

  • Spear, Percival (1977), A History of India 2, Penguin Books Ltd, ISBN 0-14-020770-8
  1. ^ "Census of Buxar". http://censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 9 December 2013. {{cite web}}: External link in |publisher= (help)