Narkhed

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  ?Narkhed
Maharashtra • India
Map indicating the location of Narkhed
Location of Narkhed
Coordinates: 21°28′N 78°32′E / 21.47, 78.53
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Area
• Elevation
• 398 m (1,306 ft)
District(s) Nagpur
Population 21,536 (2001)

Coordinates: 21°28′N 78°32′E / 21.47, 78.53 Narkhed (or Narkher) is a city and a municipal council in Nagpur district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.

[edit] Geography

Narkhed is located at 21.47° N 78.53° E[1]. It has an average elevation of 398 metres (1309 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census[2], Narkhed had a population of 21,536. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Narkhed has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 77%, and female literacy is 67%. In Narkhed, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Map of Nagpur district with major towns(including Narkhed) and rivers.
Map of Nagpur district with major towns(including Narkhed) and rivers.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Narkhed
  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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