Bagha Purana
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| ?Bagha Purana Punjab • India |
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| Coordinates: (find coordinates) | |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| District(s) | Moga |
| Population | 21,617 (2001) |
| Codes • Pincode • Telephone |
• 142038 • +1636 |
Bagha Purana or BaghaPurana is a town and a nagar panchayat in Moga district in the state of Punjab, India.
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[edit] The town
Bagha PuranaIt lies on the main road connecting Moga and Faridkot and thus is a major hub for buses to all across Punjab. BaghaPurana's police station has the largest jurisdiction in Punjab as a chain of over 65 "pinds" or villages are within its control. The town is basically divided into 3 'pattis' or sections: Muglu Patti (biggest one), Bagha Patti, and Purana Patti. The town has its fair share of rich people and thus the standard of living is above average as compared to the surrounding towns and villages.
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India census[1], Bagha Purana had a population of 21,617. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Bagha Purana has an average literacy rate of 62%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 55% of the males and 45% of females literate. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] References
- ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.
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