Bhikhi, India

Nagar panchayat in Punjab, India
30°04′N 75°32′E / 30.07°N 75.53°E / 30.07; 75.53CountryIndiaStatePunjabDistrictMansaElevation
219 m (719 ft)Population
 (2011)
 • Total17,825Languages
 • OfficialPunjabiTime zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)PIN Code
151504
WebsiteBhikhi

Bhikhi is a nagar panchayat in Mansa district in the state of Punjab, India.

Geography

Bhikhi is located at 30°04′N 75°32′E / 30.07°N 75.53°E / 30.07; 75.53.[1] It has an average elevation of 219 metres (718 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Bhikhi had a population of 15,078. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Bhikhi has an average literacy rate of 53%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 57% and female literacy of 48%. 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Bhikhi
  2. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.