Kandhla

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Kandhla | type = city | latd = 29.32 | longd = 77.27
locator_position = right | state_name = Uttar Pradesh
district = Muzaffarnagar
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altitude = 241
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 40,183| population_density =
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area_telephone = +95-1392postal_code = 247775vehicle_code_range =
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Kandhla is a city and a municipal board in Muzaffarnagar district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

Geography

Kandhla is located at coord|29.32|N|77.27|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/36/Kandhla.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kandhla] ] . It has an average elevation of 241 metres (790 feet). The Postal Code (Zip Code) is 247775.

Transport

Kandhla is situated midway on the State Highway connecting Delhi to Saharanpur via Baghpat Baraut Shamli [DELHI - Baghpat - Baraut - Kandhla - Shamli - Thana Bhawan - Jalalabad - Nanauta - SAHARANPUR ] . The above route is also accessible and connected by Broad Gauge Train Link.

The major Important Towns and Cities in the neighbourhood are

Delhi 50 miles (80 km), on the South,Saharanpur 50 miles (80 km), on the North,Muzaffar Nagar 31 Miles (50 km), on the EastMeerut 50 miles (80 km), on the South East,Panipat 22 miles (34 km), on the west,Karnal 45 miles (72 km). on the North west

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Kandhla had a population of 40,183. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Kandhla has an average literacy rate of 39%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 48%, and female literacy is 30%. In Kandhla, 20% of the population is under 6 years of age.

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