Basugaon

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Basugaon | type = city | latd = 26.47 | longd = 90.4
locator_position = left | state_name = Assam
district = Kokrajhar
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altitude = 47
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 12,441| population_density =
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Basugaon is a town and a town area committee in Kokrajhar district in the state of Assam, India.

Geography

Basugaon is located at coord|26.47|N|90.4|E|. [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/3/Basugaon.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Basugaon] ] It has an average elevation of 47 metres (154 feet).Basugaon was once the part of ancient Kingdom of Biddapur ruled by then Great Kochrajbongshi King Ajit Narayan Dev, under the Koch Dynasty of His Highness King of Kochbehar Maharaja Naranarayan.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [GR|India] Basugaon had a population of 12,441. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Basugaon has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 56% of the males and 44% of females literate. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

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