Theog

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Himachal Pradesh • India
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Location of Theog
 Theog 
Coordinates: 31°07′N 77°21′E / 31.12, 77.35
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Area
• Elevation
• 1,965 m (6,447 ft)
District(s) Shimla
Population 3,754 (2001)

Coordinates: 31°07′N 77°21′E / 31.12, 77.35 Theog is a city and a municipal committee in Shimla district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.

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[edit] Geography

Theog is located at 31.12° N 77.35° E[1]. It has an average elevation of 1965 metres (6446 feet). 32 km from [Shimla] (the state capital). It is situated on National Highway NH22(on the Hindustan-Tibet Road), and is a town of five 'Ghats' (or ridges): Rahi Ghat, Deori Ghat, Prem Ghat, Janoghat,and Bagaghat. This town has always remained at the centre of state politics.

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census[2], Theog had a population of 3754. Males constitute 57% of the population and females 43%. Theog has an average literacy rate of 80%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 83%, and female literacy is 77%. In Theog, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Theog
  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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