Boisar

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native_name = Boisar | type = city | latd = 19.8 | longd = 72.75
locator_position = right | state_name = Maharashtra
district = Thane
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altitude = 10
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 14,684| population_density =
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Boisar is a town in Thane district in the state of Maharashtra, India.

Geography

Boisar is located at coord|19.8|N|72.75|E|. [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/16/Boisar.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Boisar] ] It has an average elevation of 10 metres (32 feet).

Boisar is located convert|45|km|mi north of Virar on the Western Railway line of Mumbai Suburban Railway To reach Boisar, one can catch Shuttle/MEMU trains from Virar. Long Distance trains also stop. By Road, it can be reached from National Highway NH-8, convert|22|km|mi} off from Chilhar Phata. There are regular state transport buses from Palghar, Thane, Bhiwandi and Wada.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [GR|India] Boisar had a population of 14,684. Males constitute 56% of the population and females 44%. Boisar has an average literacy rate of 77%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 83% and female literacy of 69%. 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.

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