Kumhari
| Kumhari | |
|---|---|
| city | |
  Kumhari Location in Chhattisgarh, India | |
| Coordinates: 21°16′N 81°31′E / 21.27°N 81.52°ECoordinates: 21°16′N 81°31′E / 21.27°N 81.52°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Chhattisgarh |
| District | Durg |
| Elevation | 285 m (935 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 29,737 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, Chhattisgarhi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Kumhari is a town and a gram panchayat in durg district in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh.
Geography
Kumhari is located at 21°16′N 81°31′E / 21.27°N 81.52°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 285 metres (935 feet).
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[2] Kumhari had a population of 29,737. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Kumhari has an average literacy rate of 63%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 71%, and female literacy is 54%. In Kumhari, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Places of interest
- Mahamaya Temple: There is an old temple of goddess Mahamaya.
- Jain Temple: Jain temple of white marble is on NH 6 and is a place of tourist attraction.
References
- ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kumhari
- ↑ "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.
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