Bhikhi, India

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Bhikhi | type = city | latd = 30.07 | longd = 75.53
locator_position = right | state_name = Punjab
district = Mansa
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altitude = 219
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 15,078| population_density =
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Bhikhi is a town and a nagar panchayat in Mansa district in the state of Punjab, India.

Geography

Bhikhi is located at coord|30.07|N|75.53|E|. [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/23/Bhikhi.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Bhikhi] ] It has an average elevation of 219 metres (718 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [GR|India] Bhikhi had a population of 15,078. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Bhikhi has an average literacy rate of 53%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 57% and female literacy of 48%. 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

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