Koilwar

Koilwar is a city and a notified area in Bhojpur district in the Indian state of Bihar. Koilwar is situated on the river Sone; its steel rail road bridge, made before independence, is shown in the film "Gandhi". The village boasts a renowned TB hospital. Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
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Demographics

In the 2001 India census [GR|India] , Koilwar had a population of 19,925. Males constitute 61% of the population and females 39%. Koilwar has an average literacy rate of 55%, lower than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy is 55%, female literacy 54%. 19% of the population is under 6 years of age.

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