Basukinath

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  ?Basukinath
Jharkhand • India
Coordinates: (find coordinates)
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
District(s) Dumka
Population 14,119 (2001)

Basukinath is a city and a notified area in the Dumka district in the Indian state of Jharkhand.

[edit] Demographics

As of the 2001 Indian census,[1] Basukinath had a population of 14,119. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Basukinath has an average literacy rate of 54%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with 62% of the males and 38% of females literate. 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] Religion

Basukinath serves as a place of pilgrimage for Hindus.[2] The Basukinath Temple is a popular attraction.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.
  2. ^ a b Basukinath is located in Dumka District of Jharkhand
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