Kharod

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  ?Kharod
Chhattisgarh • India
Map indicating the location of Kharod
Location of Kharod
 Kharod 
Coordinates: 21°45′N 82°34′E / 21.75, 82.57
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Area
• Elevation
• 240 m (787 ft)
District(s) Janjgir-Champa
Population 8,606 (2001)

Coordinates: 21°45′N 82°34′E / 21.75, 82.57 Kharod is a town and a nagar panchayat in Janjgir-Champa district in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh.

[edit] Geography

Kharod is located at 21.75° N 82.57° E[1]. It has an average elevation of 240 metres (787 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census[2], Kharod had a population of 8606. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Kharod has an average literacy rate of 60%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74%, and female literacy is 46%. In Kharod, 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kharod
  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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