Pithora

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  ?Pithora
Chhattisgarh • India
Map indicating the location of Pithora
Location of Pithora
Coordinates: 21°16′N 82°31′E / 21.27, 82.52
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Area
• Elevation
• 304 m (997 ft)
District(s) Mahasamund
Population 7,929 (2001)

Coordinates: 21°16′N 82°31′E / 21.27, 82.52 Pithora is a town and a nagar panchayat in Mahasamund district in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh.

[edit] Geography

Pithora is located at 21.27° N 82.52° E[1]. It has an average elevation of 304 metres (997 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census[2], Pithora had a population of 7929. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Pithora has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 60%. In Pithora, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Pithora
  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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