Kharar

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native_name = Kharar | type = city | latd = 30.74 | longd = 76.65
locator_position = right | state_name = Punjab
district = Mohali
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altitude = 297
population_as_of = 2001
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Kharar is a small city and a municipal council in Mohali district in the state of Punjab.It is at a distance of about 10-15 kilometers from Chandigarh and about 4 kilometers from Mohali.

Kharar, which has been shifted from Rupnagar District to Mohali District, is getting developed fast. As it has the advantage of proximity to both Chandigarh and Mohali. Also because the Punjab Government is encouraging development in Kharar. This has given shape to a lot of colonies approved by PUDA (Punjab Urban Planning and Development Authority) being developed in the city, prominent among these being Model Town, Shivalik Enclave, Sunny Enclave and Gillco Valley. Kharar has 1 Engineering college and 2 nos. polytechnic as well as B.Ed & Law College .

A major area of Kharar has been allocated to the GMDA (Greater Mohali Development Authority) for further development in 2006.

Geography

Kharar is located at coord|30.74|N|76.65|E|. [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/23/Kharar.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kharar] ] It has an average elevation of 297 metres (974 feet).

Languages

Punjabi is the main spoken language. Hindi is also common.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [GR|India] Kharar had a population of 39,410. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Kharar has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. The male literacy rate is 79%; the female literacy rate is 72%. In Kharar, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

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