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| Chharchha | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  ChharchhaLocation in Chhattisgarh, IndiaShow map of Chhattisgarh ChharchhaChharchha (India)Show map of India | |
| Coordinates: 23°20′43″N 82°31′44″E / 23.34515°N 82.52888°E / 23.34515; 82.52888 | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Chhattisgarh |
| District | Koriya |
| Population | |
| • Total | 15,352 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | CG |
Chharchha is a census town in Koriya District in the state of Chhattisgarh, India.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, Chharchha had a population of 15,352. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Chharchha has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 77% and female literacy of 59%. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age. Chharchha is basically a colony developed by SECL (a subsidiary of Coal India Limited). Chharchha is famous for its coal production from its two mines, Chharchha East and Chharchha West.
References
- "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.
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