Mainaguri

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  ?Mainaguri
West Bengal • India
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Location of Mainaguri
Coordinates: 26°34′N 88°49′E / 26.57, 88.82
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Area
• Elevation
• 84 m (276 ft)
District(s) Jalpaiguri
Population 27,086 (2001)

Coordinates: 26°34′N 88°49′E / 26.57, 88.82 Mainaguri is a census town in Jalpaiguri district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is known as the "Gate of Duars" and a regionally significant tourist destination for its temple to Shiva.

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[edit] Geography

Mainaguri is located at 26.57° N 88.82° E[1]. It has an average elevation of 84 metres (275 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census[2], Mainaguri had a population of 27,086. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Mainaguri has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 70%. In Mainaguri, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Mainaguri
  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.

[edit] See also

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Cities and towns in Jalpaiguri district
Jalpaiguri
Cities and towns in other districts
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