Gharghoda

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  ?Gharghoda
Chhattisgarh • India
Map indicating the location of Gharghoda
Location of Gharghoda
Coordinates: 22°10′N 83°21′E / 22.17, 83.35
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Area
• Elevation
• 258 m (846 ft)
District(s) Raigarh
Population 8,103 (2001)

Coordinates: 22°10′N 83°21′E / 22.17, 83.35 Gharghoda is a town and a nagar panchayat in Raigarh district in the state of Chhattisgarh, India.

[edit] Geography

Gharghoda is located at 22.17° N 83.35° E[1]. It has an average elevation of 258 metres (846 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census[2], Gharghoda had a population of 8103. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Gharghoda has an average literacy rate of 65%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76%, and female literacy is 54%. In Gharghoda, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Gharghoda
  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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