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Thane v • d • e Maharashtra • India
Thane
District(s)	Thane
Coordinates	19.2° N 72.97° E
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	• 9 m (30 ft)
Population	1,261,517 (2001)

Coordinates: 19.2° N 72.97° E

Thane is a city and a municipal corporation in Thane district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.

[edit] Geography

Thane is located at 19.2° N 72.97° E^[1]. It has an average elevation of 9 metres (29 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census^GRIndia, Thane had a population of 1,261,517. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Thane has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 73%. In Thane, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] References

1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Thane

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Category:Cities and towns in Maharashtra