Basukinath

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state_name = Jharkhand
district = Dumka
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Basukinath is a city and a notified area in the Dumka district in the Indian state of Jharkhand.

Demographics

As of the 2001 Indian census, [GR|India] Basukinath had a population of 14,119. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Basukinath has an average literacy rate of 54%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with 62% of the males and 38% of females literate. 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Religion

Basukinath serves as a place of pilgrimage for Hindus. [http://dumka.nic.in/Tourism/tour.htm Basukinath is located in Dumka District of Jharkhand ] ] The Basukinath Temple is a popular attraction. [http://dumka.nic.in/Tourism/tour.htm Basukinath is located in Dumka District of Jharkhand ] ]

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