Asika

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  ?Asika
Orissa • India
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Location of Asika
 Asika 
Coordinates: 19°36′N 84°39′E / 19.6, 84.65
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Area
Elevation

• 30 m (98 ft)
District(s) Ganjam
Population 20,718 (2001)

Coordinates: 19°36′N 84°39′E / 19.6, 84.65 Asika is a town and a notified area committee in Ganjam district in the state of Orissa, India.

[edit] Geography

Asika is located at 19.6° N 84.65° E.[1] It has an average elevation of 30 metres (98 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[2] Asika had a population of 20,718. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Asika has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 56% of the males and 44% of females literate. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Asika
  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.