Tikri (India)

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native_name = Tikri | type = city | latd = 29.23 | longd = 77.35
locator_position = right | state_name = Uttar Pradesh
district = Baghpat
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altitude = 233
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 13,429| population_density =
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Tikri is a town and a nagar panchayat in Baghpat district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

Geography

Tikri is located at coord|29.23|N|77.35|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/36/Tikri.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Tikri] ] . It has an average elevation of 233 metres (764 feet). It is about 14 km away from Baraut.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Tikri had a population of 13,429. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Tikri has an average literacy rate of 52%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 64%, and female literacy is 38%. In Tikri, 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.

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