Garhakota

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  ?Garhakota
Madhya Pradesh • India
Map indicating the location of Garhakota
Location of Garhakota
Coordinates: 23°46′N 79°09′E / 23.77, 79.15
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Area
• Elevation
• 373 m (1,224 ft)
District(s) Sagar
Population 26,877 (2001)

Coordinates: 23°46′N 79°09′E / 23.77, 79.15 Garhakota is a city and a municipality in Sagar district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India.

[edit] Geography

Garhakota is located at 23.77° N 79.15° E[1]. It has an average elevation of 373 metres (1223 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census[2], Garhakota had a population of 26,877. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Garhakota has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 77%, and female literacy is 57%. In Garhakota, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Garhakota is an enlightened place. Many archelogical surveys revealed that it has been a place of importance for many civilizations.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Garhakota
  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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