Balurghat
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| Balurghat | |
  Balurghat
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| State - District(s) |
West Bengal - Dakshin Dinajpur |
| Coordinates | |
| Area - Elevation |
xxx km² - 24 m |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Population (2001) - Density |
143,095 - xxx/km² |
| Chairman | Mrs. Sucheta Biswas |
| Codes - Postal - Telephone - Vehicle |
- 733 101 - +03522 - WB-61/WB-62 |
Balurghat (বালুরঘাট) is the headquarters of the Dakshin Dinajpur district of West Bengal in India.
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[edit] Geography
Balurghat is located at [1]. It has an average elevation of 25 metres (82 feet).
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India censusGRIndia, Balurghat had a population of 135,516. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Balurghat has an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 53% of the males and 47% of females literate. 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] Education
Balurghat College is located in Balurghat.
[edit] References
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