Takhatpur

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native_name = Takhatpur | type = city | latd = 22.15 | longd = 81.87
locator_position = right | state_name = Chhattisgarh
district = Bilaspur
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altitude = 269
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 16,989| population_density =
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Takhatpur is a town and a nagar panchayat in Bilaspur district in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh.

Geography

Takhatpur is located at coord|22.15|N|81.87|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/37/Takhatpur.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Takhatpur] ] . It has an average elevation of 269 metres (882 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Takhatpur had a population of 16,989. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Takhatpur has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76%, and female literacy is 59%. In Takhatpur, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

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