Kharupatia

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Kharupetia | type = Town | latd = 26.52 | longd = 92.13
locator_position = left | state_name = Assam
district = Darrang
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altitude = 37
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 17,784| population_density =
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postal_code = 784115
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Kharupetia is a town and a town area committee in Darrang district in the Indian state of Assam.

Geography

Kharupetia is located at coord|26.52|N|92.13|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/3/Kharupetia.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kharupetia] ] . It has an average elevation of 37 metres (121 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Kharupetia had a population of 17,784 officially but unofficially it is more than lacs. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Kharupetia has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 68%. In Kharupetia, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

References

It is 83k.m. away from Guwahati which is the main centre of the whole north east region.Compiled by Ankush.