Lanka, Assam

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
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state_name = Assam
district = Nagaon
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population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 34,386| population_density =
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"For the mythological island, please refer to Lanka"

Lanka is a town and a town area committee in Nagaon district in the Indian state of Assam.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Lanka had a population of 34,386. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Lanka has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 68%. In Lanka, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

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