Shahkot (India)

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native_name = Shahkot | type = city | latd = 31.08 | longd = 75.34
locator_position = right | state_name = Punjab
district = Jalandhar
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altitude = 210
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 12,631| population_density =
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Shahkot is a town and a nagar panchayat in Jalandhar district in the Indian state of Punjab.

Geography

Shahkot is located at coord|31.08|N|75.34|E|. [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/23/Shahkot.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Shahkot] ] It has an average elevation of 210 metres (688 feet).... It is a Tehsil now. Pin Code of SHAHKOT is 144702.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [GR|India] Shahkot had a population of 12,631. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Shahkot has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 73%, and female literacy is 67%. In Shahkot, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

chools in Shahkot

As of 2008 Shahkot has the following schools: | St. Manu's Convent School | Ramgarhia Public School

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