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

Bhikhi
Bhikhi is located in Punjab
Bhikhi
Bhikhi
Location in Punjab, India
Bhikhi is located in India
Bhikhi
Bhikhi
Bhikhi (India)
Coordinates: 30°04′N 75°32′E / 30.07°N 75.53°E / 30.07; 75.53
CountryIndia
StatePunjab
DistrictMansa
Elevation
219 m (719 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total17,825
Languages
 • OfficialPunjabi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN Code
151504
WebsiteBhikhi

Geography edit

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 edit

As of 2001 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 edit

  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.