Bhandara

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Bhandara v • d • e Maharashtra • India
Bhandara
District(s)	Bhandara
Coordinates	21.17° N 79.65° E
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	• 244 m (801 ft)
Population	85,034 (2001)

Coordinates: 21.17° N 79.65° E

Bhandara is a city and a municipal council in Bhandara district in the state of Maharashtra, India.

[edit] Geography

Bhandara is located at 21.17° N 79.65° E^[1]. It has an average elevation of 244 metres (800 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census^GRIndia, Bhandara had a population of 85,034. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Bhandara has an average literacy rate of 80%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 85% and female literacy of 75%. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] References

1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Bhandara