Zirakpur
| Zirakpur ज़ीरकपुर | |
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  Zirakpur Location in Punjab, India | |
| Coordinates: 30°39′N 76°49′E / 30.65°N 76.82°ECoordinates: 30°39′N 76°49′E / 30.65°N 76.82°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Punjab |
| Elevation | 350 m (1,150 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 95,553 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Punjabi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 140603 |
| Telephone code | +91-1762-XXX XXX |
| Vehicle registration | PB-65 |
| Website | www.zirakpuronline.com |
Zirakpur is a growing town near Chandigarh.
Demographics
As per the 2001 India census,[2] Zirakpur had a population of 25,006. Males constitute 57% of the population and females 43%. Zirakpur has an average literacy rate of 63%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 69%, and female literacy is 56%. In Zirakpur, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age. Majority of the population is Sikh. Members of other religions are also present.
Gallery
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Under-construction flyover (2008) in Zirakpur, now completed (2009)
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Flyover Zirakpur at night
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Gurudwara Baoli Saheb Patshahi 10th, Dhakoli, Zirakpur
See also
References
- ↑ http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=35802
- ↑ "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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