Gua, Jharkhand

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native_name = Gua | type = city | latd = 22.2 | longd = 85.38
locator_position = right | state_name = Jharkhand
district = Pashchimi Singhbhum
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altitude = 435
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 10,891| population_density =
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Gua is a census town in Pashchimi Singhbhum district in the Indian state of Jharkhand. It is a mining township. The mines are operated by the Steel Authority of India Limited and are linked to IISCO at Burnpur.

Geography

Gua is located at coord|22.2|N|85.38|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/0/Gua.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Gua] ] . It has an average elevation of 435 metres (1427 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Gua had a population of 10,891. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Gua has an average literacy rate of 63%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74%, and female literacy is 50%. In Gua, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age. The local inhabitants are known as Ho people.

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