Katangi

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  ?Katangi
Madhya Pradesh • India
Map indicating the location of Katangi
Location of Katangi
Coordinates: 21°47′N 79°47′E / 21.78, 79.78
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Area
• Elevation
• 442 m (1,450 ft)
District(s) Balaghat
Population 14,760 (2001)

Coordinates: 21°47′N 79°47′E / 21.78, 79.78 Katangi is a town and a nagar panchayat in Balaghat district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.

[edit] Geography

Katangi is located at 21.78° N 79.78° E[1]. It has an average elevation of 442 metres (1450 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census[2], Katangi had a population of 14,760. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Katangi has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 64%. In Katangi, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Katangi
  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.
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