Khatima

Khatima

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
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state_name = Uttarakhand
district = Udham Singh Nagar
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altitude = 199
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Khatima is a town and a municipal board in Udham Singh Nagar in the Indian state of Uttarakhand.

Geography

Khatima is located at coord|28.92|N|79.97|E|. [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/39/Khatima.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Khatima] ] It has an average elevation of 199 metres (653 feet).

Climate

The climate is similar to Bareilly. Temperature climbs up to mid 35 in summer and goes down to 7 degree C in foggy winter.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Khatima had a population of 30,360. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Khatima has an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 73%, and female literacy is 58%. In Khatima, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.

The place has predominantly Kumaoni inhabitants who have settled here from hilly region of Pithoragarh. There's a sizable Sikh and Muslim population in the town as well as a population of Tharu tribe. The main languages spoken are Hindi and Kumaoni (Pahari).

Transport

This town is near India-Nepal border. It's well connected to other parts of the region by road and rail. It is about 8 hrs from Delhi and 4 hrs from Nainital hill station by road.

Economy

It has a hydel powerhouse at Lohiahead on river Sharda with a capacity of 41.4 MW, and some industries like Polyplex and Ester mills.

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