Bhanpuri is a census town in Raipur District in the state of Chhattisgarh, India.

Bhanpuri
city
Bhanpuri is located in Chhattisgarh
Bhanpuri
Bhanpuri
Location in Chhattisgarh, India
Bhanpuri is located in India
Bhanpuri
Bhanpuri
Bhanpuri (India)
Coordinates: 21°06′N 80°55′E / 21.1°N 80.92°E / 21.1; 80.92
Country India
StateChhattisgarh
DistrictRaipur
Elevation
301 m (988 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total16,357
Languages
 • OfficialHindi, Chhattisgarhi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationCG

Geography edit

Bhanpuri is located at 21°06′N 80°55′E / 21.1°N 80.92°E / 21.1; 80.92.[1] It has an average elevation of 301 metres (987 feet).

Demographics edit

As of 2001 India census,[2] Bhanpuri had a population of 16,357. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Bhanpuri has an average literacy rate of 65%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 74% and female literacy of 55%. 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.

References edit

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Bhanpuri
  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.