Bhikangaon

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  ?Bhikangaon
Madhya Pradesh • India
Coordinates: 21°52′N 75°57′E / 21.87, 75.95
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Area
• Elevation
• 278 m (912 ft)
District(s) Khargone
Population 14,297 (2001)

Coordinates: 21°52′N 75°57′E / 21.87, 75.95 Bhikangaon is a town and a nagar panchayat in Khargone district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India.

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[edit] Geography

Bhikangaon is located at 21.87° N 75.95° E.[1] It has an average elevation of 278 metres (912 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[2] Bhikangaon had a population of 14,297. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Bhikangaon has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 75% and female literacy of 62%. 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.bhikangaon is educational hub for khargone distric


[edit] Business and commerce

It is dominated by cotton ginning and pressing business. Major players are Anant Agro Industries, C.M. Industries.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Bhikangaon
  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.
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