Makum

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Coordinates: 27.5° N 95.45° E

Makum
Makum
State  - District(s)	Assam  - Tinsukia
Coordinates	27.5° N 95.45° E
Area  - Elevation	- 122 m
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Population (2001)  - Density	15,058  -

Makum is a town and a town area committee in Tinsukia district in the Indian state of Assam.

[edit] Geography

Makum is located at 27.5° N 95.45° E^[1]. It has an average elevation of 122 metres (400 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census^GRIndia, Makum had a population of 15,058. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Makum has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 73%, and female literacy is 62%. In Makum, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] References

1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Makum