Gua

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Gua v • d • e Jharkhand • India
Gua
District(s)	Pashchimi Singhbhum
Coordinates	22.2° N 85.38° E
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	• 435 m (1,427 ft)
Population	10,891 (2001)

Coordinates: 22.2° N 85.38° E

Gua is a census town in Pashchimi Singhbhum district in the Indian state of Jharkhand. It is a mining township. The mines are operated by the Steel Authority of India Limited and are linked to IISCO at Burnpur.

[edit] Geography

Gua is located at 22.2° N 85.38° E^[1]. It has an average elevation of 435 metres (1427 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census^GRIndia, Gua had a population of 10,891. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Gua has an average literacy rate of 63%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74%, and female literacy is 50%. In Gua, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] References

1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Gua