Kharod

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Kharod | type = city | latd = 21.75 | longd = 82.57
locator_position = right | state_name = Chhattisgarh
district = Janjgir-Champa
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altitude = 240
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 8606| population_density =
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Kharod is a town and a nagar panchayat in Janjgir-Champa district in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh.

Geography

Kharod is located at coord|21.75|N|82.57|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/37/Kharod.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kharod] ] . It has an average elevation of 240 metres (787 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Kharod had a population of 8606. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Kharod has an average literacy rate of 60%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74%, and female literacy is 46%. In Kharod, 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.

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