Sijua
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| Sijua | |
  Sijua
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| State - District(s) |
Jharkhand - Dhanbad |
| Coordinates | |
| Area - Elevation |
- 181 m |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Population (2001) - Density |
29,797 - |
Sijua is a census town in Dhanbad district in the Indian state of Jharkhand.
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[edit] Geography
Sijua is located at [1]. It has an average elevation of 181 metres (593 feet).
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India censusGRIndia, Sijua had a population of 29,797. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Sijua has an average literacy rate of 62%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 71%, and female literacy is 50%. In Sijua, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] Economy
It has large quantities of coal reserves. Tata Steel and BCCL have their numerous plants in this belt.
[edit] Education
DNS Sijua is one of the major schools which caters to the higher secondary level. the best school around Sijua and nearby places.
