Kishanganj

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Kishanganj v • d • e Bihar • India
Kishanganj
District(s)	Kishanganj
Coordinates	25.7° N 86.95° E
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	• 42 m (138 ft)
Population	85,494 (2001)

Coordinates: 25.7° N 86.95° E

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

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 Transport
4 Education
5 References

[edit] Geography

Kishanganj is located at 25.7° N 86.95° E^[1]. It has an average elevation of 42 metres (137 feet). The Ramzan river crosses through the middle of the town, which adds more attraction to the beauty of the city.

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census^GRIndia, Kishanganj had a population of 85,494. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Kishanganj has an average literacy rate of 32%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 60%, and female literacy is 18%. In Kishanganj, 18% of the population is under 6 years of age. Kishanganj also has the lowest female literacy rate in India.

Kishanganj has largest muslim population of aroud 85per cent after Kashmir.^{[citation needed]}

[edit] Transport

According the statistics Kishanganj has a major railhead which is connected to major cities and towns of India. Rajdhani Express which runs between Delhi and Guwahati has its stoppage in Kishanganj.

[edit] Education

Matagujri Memorial Medical College, established in 1990, soon going to start postgraduate level medical courses.
Marwari College, degree college which offers various courses in Science and Arts.
Women's College
National High School, Higher Secondary and Girls High School are the three main recognized government high schools.
Balmandir Senior Secondary School, Higher Secondary co-education school offering courses in Science and Commerce.