Amguri

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  ?Amguri
Assam • India
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Location of Amguri
 Amguri 
Coordinates: 26°35′N 93°04′E / 26.58, 93.07
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Area
Elevation

• 74 m (243 ft)
District(s) Sibsagar
Population 6,944 (2001)

Coordinates: 26°35′N 93°04′E / 26.58, 93.07 Amguri is a town and a town area committee in Sibsagar district in the state of Assam, India.

[edit] Geography

Amguri is located at 26°35′N 93°04′E / 26.58, 93.07.[1] It has an average elevation of 74 metres (242 feet).It is a beautiful town situated on the bank of river Jhanji.Amguri is famous for its surrounding tea gardens and oil field.

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[2] Amguri had a population of 6944. Males constitute 56% of the population and females 44%. Amguri has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 55% of the males and 45% of females literate. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Amguri
  2. ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.