Koilwar
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Koilwar is a city and a notified area in Bhojpur district in the Indian state of Bihar.
Koilwar is on the river Sone. This village also has a steel rail road bridge made before independence. The bridge is shown in the film Gandhi. The water of the river Sone is still quenching the thirst of a lot of villagers. This village also has a renowned TB hospital.
| ?Koilwar Bihar • India |
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| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| District(s) | Bhojpur |
| Population | 19,925 (2001) |
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India census[1], Koilwar had a population of 19,925. Males constitute 61% of the population and females 39%. Koilwar has an average literacy rate of 55%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 55%, and female literacy is 54%. In Koilwar, 19% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] References
- ^ 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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