Kanth, Shahjahanpur

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Kanth | type = city | latd = 27.8 | longd = 79.8
locator_position = right | state_name = Uttar Pradesh
district = Shahjahanpur
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altitude = 485
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 21,301| population_density =
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Kanth is a town and a nagar panchayat in Shahjahanpur district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

Geography

Kanth is located at coord|27.8|N|79.8|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/36/Kant.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kanth] ] . It has an average elevation of 485 metres (147 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Kanth had a population of 21,301. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Kanth has an average literacy rate of 30%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 37%, and female literacy is 23%. In Kanth, 20% of the population is under 6 years of age.

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