Kharsia

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Kharsia | type = city | latd = 21.97 | longd = 83.12
locator_position = right | state_name = Chhattisgarh
district = Raigarh
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altitude = 245
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 17,387| population_density =
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Kharsia is a town and a nagar panchayat in Raigarh district in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh.

Geography

Kharsia is located at coord|21.97|N|83.12|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/37/Kharsia.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kharsia] ] . It has an average elevation of 245 metres (803 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Kharsia had a population of 17,387. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Kharsia has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 63%. In Kharsia, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

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