Mahasamund

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  ?Mahasamund
Chhattisgarh • India
Coordinates: 21°06′N 82°06′E / 21.1, 82.1
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Area
• Elevation
• 318 m (1,043 ft)
District(s) Mahasamund
Population 47,203 (2001)

Coordinates: 21°06′N 82°06′E / 21.1, 82.1 Mahasamund is a city and a municipality in Mahasamund District in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. It is the administrative headquarters of Mahasamund District.The present collector is Shri S.K. Jaiswal

[edit] Geography

Mahasamund is located at 21.1° N 82.1° E.[1] It has an average elevation of 318 metres (1043 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[2] Mahasamund had a population of 47,203. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Mahasamund has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 61%. In Mahasamund, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Mahasamund
  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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