Gharghoda

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native_name = Gharghoda | type = city | latd = 22.17 | longd = 83.35
locator_position = right | state_name = Chhattisgarh
district = Raigarh
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altitude = 258
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 8103| population_density =
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Gharghoda is a town and a nagar panchayat in Raigarh district in the state of Chhattisgarh, India.

Geography

Gharghoda is located at coord|22.17|N|83.35|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/37/Gharghoda.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Gharghoda] ] . It has an average elevation of 258 metres (846 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Gharghoda had a population of 8103. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Gharghoda has an average literacy rate of 65%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76%, and female literacy is 54%. In Gharghoda, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

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