Diphu

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  ?Diphu
Assam • India
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Location of Diphu
 Diphu 
Coordinates: 25°50′N 93°26′E / 25.83, 93.43
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Area
Elevation

• 186 m (610 ft)
District(s) Karbi Anglong
Population 52,062 (2001)

Coordinates: 25°50′N 93°26′E / 25.83, 93.43

Diphu is the headquarters of Karbi Anglong district in the state of Assam in India.

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[edit] Geography

Diphu is located at 25.83° N 93.43° E[1]. It has an average elevation of 186 metres (610 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census[2], Diphu had a population of 52,062. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Diphu has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80% and, female literacy is 69%. In Diphu, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] Education

The important educational institutes are:

[edit] References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Diphu
  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.