Chakan, Maharashtra
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| ?Chakan Maharashtra • India |
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| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation |
• 646 m (2,119 ft) |
| District(s) | Pune |
| Population | 21,674 (2001) |
Coordinates: Chakan is a census town in the Pune district of the Indian state of Maharashtra. Shiroli Chandus village, six km north from the Chakan, has been identified as a probable site for the proposed Pune International airport.
[edit] Geography
Chakan is located at [1]. It has an average elevation of 646 metres (2119 feet). Now this city is coming on the global map, because of the SEZ .i.e. Special economy Zone and the MIDC (Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation). New air port proposal is also sanctioned for chakan city. This airport will be located 6 km in the east of chakan. Also, One more important thing about chakan city is it has one fort called " Bhueekot Killa" means the fort which is on normal ground level and surrounded by the walls or some security systems. This fort is of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the old king which is still an idol of people of Maharashtra
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India census[2], Chakan had a population of 21,674. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Chakan has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 78% and female literacy of 65%. 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.The SUMAN INFOTECH is the best Software training institute in Chakan
[edit] References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Chakan
- ^ 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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