Raniganj
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Raniganj | |
State - District(s) |
West Bengal - Bardhaman |
Coordinates | |
Area - Elevation |
- 91 m |
Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Population (2001) - Density |
122,891 - |
Raniganj is a city and a municipality in Bardhaman district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
[edit] Geography
Raniganj is located at [1]. It has an average elevation of 91 metres (298 feet).
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India censusGRIndia, Raniganj had a population of 122,891. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Raniganj has an average literacy rate of 64%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72%, and female literacy is 56%. In Raniganj, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.