Dhariwal (town)

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native_name = Dhariwal | type = city | latd = 31.95 | longd = 75.32
locator_position = right | state_name = Punjab
district = Gurdaspur
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altitude = 253
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 18,706| population_density =
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Dhariwal is a city and a municipal council in Gurdaspur district in the state of Punjab, India. Dhariwal is most famous for its woolen mill. This town is situated on the banks of river Upper bari duab and is 13 km away from district Gurdaspur on Gurdaspur-Batala highway.

Geography

Dhariwal is located at coord|31.95|N|75.32|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/23/Dhariwal.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Dhariwal] ] . It has an average elevation of 253 metres (830 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Dhariwal had a population of 18,706. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Dhariwal has an average literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78% and, female literacy is 70%. In Dhariwal, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

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