Bhisiana

Bhisiana
city
Bhisiana

Location in Punjab, India

Coordinates: 30°17′14″N 74°46′10″E / 30.2873°N 74.7694°ECoordinates: 30°17′14″N 74°46′10″E / 30.2873°N 74.7694°E
Country  India
State Punjab
District Bathinda
Population (2001)
  Total 4,775
Languages
  Official Punjabi
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)

Bhisiana is a census town in Bathinda district in the state of Punjab, India.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[1] Bhisiana had a population of 4775. Males constitute 59% of the population and females 41%. Bhisiana has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 78% and female literacy of 69%. 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Bhisiana air force base is one of the most strategically important bases in India, including a UAV unit.

References

  1. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.