Baran, Rajasthan

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?Baran Rajasthan • India
Baran
Coordinates: 25°06′N 76°31′E / 25.1, 76.52
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	• 262 m (860 ft)
District(s)	Baran
Population	78,372 (2001)

Coordinates: 25°06′N 76°31′E / 25.1, 76.52 Baran is a city and a municipality in Baran district in the state of Rajasthan, India.

[edit] Geography

Baran is located at 25.1° N 76.52° E.^[1] It has an average elevation of 262 metres (859 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census,^[2] Baran had a population of 78,372. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Baran has an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 59% of the males and 41% of females literate. 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] References

1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Baran
2. ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.