Chinchani

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  ?Chinchani
Maharashtra • India
Map indicating the location of Chinchani
Location of Chinchani
Coordinates: 19°52′N 72°42′E / 19.87, 72.7
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Area
• Elevation
• 9 m (30 ft)
District(s) Thane
Population 13,435 (2001)

Coordinates: 19°52′N 72°42′E / 19.87, 72.7 Chinchani is a census town in Thane district in the state of Maharashtra, India.

[edit] Geography

Chinchani is located at 19.87° N 72.7° E.[1] It has an average elevation of 9 metres (29 feet). It is well connected by roads and nearby railway station. Also it is the important center of education and commercial activities in the region. Chinchani has got one of the best natural, beautiful,and non-polluted sea-beach on the west coast.

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[2] Chinchani had a population of 13,435. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Chinchani has an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 83% and female literacy of 75%. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Chinchani
  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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