Gua
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| ?Gua Jharkhand • India |
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| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation |
• 435 m (1,427 ft) |
| District(s) | Pashchimi Singhbhum |
| Population | 10,891 (2001) |
Coordinates: Gua is a census town in Pashchimi Singhbhum district in the Indian state of Jharkhand. It is a mining township. The mines are operated by the Steel Authority of India Limited and are linked to IISCO at Burnpur.
[edit] Geography
Gua is located at [1]. It has an average elevation of 435 metres (1427 feet).
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India census[2], Gua had a population of 10,891. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Gua has an average literacy rate of 63%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74%, and female literacy is 50%. In Gua, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age. The local inhabitants are known as Ho people.
[edit] References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Gua
- ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.
