Raikot

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Raikot | type = city | latd = 30.65 | longd = 75.6
locator_position = right | state_name = Punjab
district = Ludhiana
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altitude = 235
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 24,738| population_density =
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Raikot is a city and a municipal council in Ludhiana district in the Indian state of Punjab.

Geography

Raikot is located at coord|30.65|N|75.6|E|. [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/23/Raikot.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Raikot] ] It has an average elevation of 235 metres (770 feet).

This is main chowk of the town.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [GR|India] Raikot had a population of 24,738. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Raikot has an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 70%, and female literacy is 62%. In Raikot, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. 98% of the population are jat Sikhs during partition raikot experienced outrages religious violence.

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