Bhanpuri

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  ?Bhanpuri
Chhattisgarh • India
Map indicating the location of Bhanpuri
Location of Bhanpuri
Coordinates: 21°06′N 80°55′E / 21.1, 80.92
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Area
Elevation

• 301 m (988 ft)
District(s) Raipur
Population 16,357 (2001)

Coordinates: 21°06′N 80°55′E / 21.1, 80.92 Bhanpuri is a census town in Raipur District in the state of Chhattisgarh, India.

[edit] Geography

Bhanpuri is located at 21.1° N 80.92° E.[1] It has an average elevation of 301 metres (987 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[2] Bhanpuri had a population of 16,357. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Bhanpuri has an average literacy rate of 65%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 74% and female literacy of 55%. 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Bhanpuri
  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.