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Mahur, Assam

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Mahur
মাহুৰ
town
Country India
StateAssam
DistrictDima Hasao
Government
 • BodyMahur Town Committee
Elevation
727 m (2,385 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total5,485
Languages
 • OfficialAssamese
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Mahur (IPA: mɑːʊə) is a town and a town area committee in Dima Hasao district in the Indian state of Assam.

Geography

Mahur is located at 25°10′N 93°07′E / 25.17°N 93.12°E / 25.17; 93.12.[1] It has an average elevation of 727 metres (2385 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[2] Mahur had a population of 5485. Males constitute 55% of the population and females 45%. Mahur has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 71%. In Mahur, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Mahur
  2. ^ "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. Retrieved 2008-11-01.