Tufanganj

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native_name = Tufanganj | type = city | latd = 26.32 | longd = 89.67
locator_position = right | state_name = West Bengal
district = Cooch Behar
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altitude = 70
population_as_of = 2001
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Tufanganj ( _bn. তুকানগঞ্জ) is a sub-division town and a municipality in Cooch Behar district in the Indian state of West Bengal.

Geography

Tufanganj is located at coord|26.32|N|89.67|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/28/Tufanganj.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Tufanganj] ] . It has an average elevation of 70 metres (229 feet). The river Raidak flows beside this beautiful town.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Tufanganj had a population of 19,293. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Tufanganj has an average literacy rate of 82%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 86%, and female literacy is 77%. In Tufanganj, 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Politics

Tufanganj is part of Alipurduars (Lok Sabha constituency). [cite web
url = http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S25/WB_Dist_PC_AC.pdf
title = Assembly Constituencies - Corresponding Districts and Parliamentary Constituencies
accessdate = 2008-10-01
work = West Bengal
publisher = Election Commission of India ]

References

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