Bhogpur
Bhogpur Sirowal | |
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Town | |
Nickname: Bhogpur | |
Coordinates: 31°33′N 75°38′E / 31.55°N 75.63°E | |
Country | ![]() |
State | Punjab |
District | Jalandhar |
Government | |
• Type | Nagar Panchyat |
Elevation | 232 m (761 ft) |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 13,893 |
Languages | |
• Official | Punjabi |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 144201 |
Bhogpur is a town and a Nagar Panchayat in Jalandhar district in the state of Punjab, India. Bhogpur has a Dana Mandi and have subsequent villages under it. It also acts as a route from Jalandhar to Tanda and is known for its famous sweet shops, and tailor shops. Sikhism is the major religion followed by Hinduism.
Geography
Bhogpur is located at 31°33′N 75°38′E / 31.55°N 75.63°E.[1]
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[2] Bhogpur had a population of 13,893. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Bhogpur has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 79% and female literacy of 70%. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
See also
References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Bhogpur
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.