Talcher

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Coordinates: 20.95° N 85.22° E

Talcher
Talcher
State  - District(s)	Orissa  - Anugul
Coordinates	20.95° N 85.22° E
Area  - Elevation	- 78 m
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Population (2001)  - Density	34,984  -

Talcher is a city and a municipality in Anugul district in the Indian state of Orissa.

Contents 1 Geography 2 Demographics 3 References 4 See also

[edit] Geography

Talcher is located at 20.95° N 85.22° E^[1]. It has an average elevation of 78 metres (255 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census^GRIndia, Talcher had a population of 34,984. Males constitute 55% of the population and females 45%. Talcher has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 62%. In Talcher, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. important schools of this place are Municipal High School,Colliery High School;Yuvraj High School ; DAV Public School.

[edit] References

1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Talcher

[edit] See also

Orissa industrial hubs

Angul • Bhubaneswar • Brajarajnagar • Choudwar • Damanjodi • Hirakud • Jharsuguda • Joda • Kalinganagar • Rajgangpur • Rayagada • Rourkela • Raurkela Industrial Township • Sunabeda • Talcher