Thakurganj

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Thakurganj | type = city | latd = 26.45 | longd = 88.13
locator_position = right | state_name = Bihar
district = Kishanganj
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altitude = 82
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 15,288| population_density =
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Thakurganj is a city and a notified area in Kishanganj district in the Indian state of Bihar.

Geography

Thakurganj is located at coord|26.45|N|88.13|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/34/Thakurganj.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Thakurganj] ] . It has an average elevation of 82 metres (269 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Thakurganj had a population of 15,288. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Thakurganj has an average literacy rate of 54%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 63%, and female literacy is 44%. In Thakurganj, 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.

References

"This is the place which teaches you the meaning of life, its not about money, its not about fame,its about Love....and the love you get from the people of this place, will make you realize the meaning of life. its the land of happiness, the land of hope, the land of love---this is Thakurganj" -- Manish Jain