Bahiri is a census town in Tamluk subdivision of Purba Medinipur district in the Indian state of West Bengal.

Bahiri
Census Town
Bahiri is located in West Bengal
Bahiri
Bahiri
Location in West Bengal, India
Bahiri is located in India
Bahiri
Bahiri
Bahiri (India)
Coordinates: 22°24′07″N 86°53′01″E / 22.40197°N 86.88374°E / 22.40197; 86.88374
Country India
StateWest Bengal
DistrictPurba Medinipur
Population
 (2011)
 • Total8,288
Languages
 • OfficialBengali, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
721427
Vehicle registrationWB
Lok Sabha constituencyContai
Vidhan Sabha constituencyPanskura Paschim
Websitepurbamedinipur.gov.in

Demographics

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As of 2001 India census,[1] Bahirgram had a population of 8288. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Bahirgram has an average literacy rate of 63%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 56% of the males and 44% of females literate. 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

References

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  1. ^ "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.