Bhogpur
Bhogpur is a town and a nagar panchayat in Jalandhar district in the state of Punjab, India. Bhogpur has a Dana Mandi and have subsequent villages under it. iI also acts as a route from Jalandhar to Tanda and is known for its famous sweet shops, tailor shops and junk food. Sikhism is the major religion followed by Hinduism.
Bhogpur
Bhogpur Sirowal | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Nickname: Bhogpur | |
  Bhogpur Location in Punjab, India  Bhogpur Bhogpur (India) | |
| Coordinates: 31.55°N 75.63°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Punjab |
| District | Jalandhar |
| Government | |
| • Type | Nagar Panchyat |
| Elevation | 232 m (761 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 13,893 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Punjabi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 144201 |
Geography
Bhogpur is located at 31.55°N 75.63°E.[1]
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[2] Bhogpur had a population of 13,893. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Bhogpur has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 79% and female literacy of 70%. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
See also
References
- Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Bhogpur
- "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.
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