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. It also acts as a route from Jalandhar to Tanda and is known for its famous sweet shops, and tailor shops. Sikhism is the major religion followed by Hinduism.

Bhogpur
Bhogpur Sirowal
Town
Nickname: 
Bhogpur
Bhogpur is located in Punjab
Bhogpur
Bhogpur
Location in Punjab, India
Bhogpur is located in India
Bhogpur
Bhogpur
Bhogpur (India)
Coordinates: 31°33′N 75°38′E / 31.55°N 75.63°E / 31.55; 75.63
Country India
StatePunjab
DistrictJalandhar
Government
 • TypeNagar Panchyat
Elevation
232 m (761 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total13,893
Languages
 • OfficialPunjabi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
144201

Geography

edit

Bhogpur is located at 31°33′N 75°38′E / 31.55°N 75.63°E / 31.55; 75.63.[1]

Demographics

edit

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

edit

References

edit
  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Bhogpur
  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.