Jhargram
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| ?Jhargram West Bengal • India |
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| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation |
• 81 m (266 ft) |
| District(s) | Paschim Medinipur |
| Population | 53,158 (2001) |
Jhargram (Bengali: ঝাড়গ্রাম) is a subdivisional municipality in the Paschim Medinipur district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
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[edit] Geography
Jhargram is located at [1]. It has an average elevation of 81 metres (265 feet).
[edit] Place of interest
Rohini : This is a historical village situated in the bank oo Subarnarekha River.Birth place of famous Vaishnav saint Rashikananda ji maharaj.
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India census[2], Jhargram had a population of 53,158. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Jhargram has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 71%. In Jhargram, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Jhargram
- ^ 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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