Khagaria

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Khagaria v • d • e Bihar • India
Khagaria
District(s)	Khagaria
Coordinates	25.5° N 86.48° E
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	• 36 m (118 ft)
Population	45,126 (2001)

Coordinates: 25.5° N 86.48° E

Khagaria is a city and a municipality in Khagaria district in the Indian state of Bihar.

[edit] Geography

Khagaria is located at 25.5° N 86.48° E^[1]. It has an average elevation of 36 metres (118 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census^GRIndia, Khagaria had a population of 45,126. Males constitute 55% of the population and females 45%. Khagaria has an average literacy rate of 64%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 70%, and female literacy is 58%. In Khagaria, 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.