Burhar

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Madhya Pradesh • India
Map indicating the location of Burhar
Location of Burhar
 Burhar 
Coordinates: 23°13′N 81°32′E / 23.22, 81.53
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Area
• Elevation
• 482 m (1,581 ft)
District(s) Shahdol
Population 17,746 (2001)

Coordinates: 23°13′N 81°32′E / 23.22, 81.53 Burhar is a city and nagar panchayat in Shahdol district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India.

[edit] Geography

Burhar is located at 23.22° N 81.53° E.[1] It has an average elevation of 482 metres (1581 feet).burhar is located near amarkantak( a hindu holy place)about 80 km.

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[2] Burhar had a population of 17,746. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Burhar 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%. 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Burhar
  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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