Alkara

Alkara
village
Alkara

Location in Punjab, India

Coordinates: 30°29′55″N 75°17′52″E / 30.498736°N 75.297804°E / 30.498736; 75.297804Coordinates: 30°29′55″N 75°17′52″E / 30.498736°N 75.297804°E / 30.498736; 75.297804
Country  India
State Punjab
District BARNALA
Government
  Body Gram panchayat
Elevation 219 m (719 ft)
Population (2011)
  Total 2,019
Languages
  Official Punjabi
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)

Alkara is a small village in the Barnala district in the state of Punjab, India. Nearest town is Bhadaur at a distance of 3 Km.

History

Alkara is a relatively younger village, it is around 200 years old.

Geography

Alkara is located at 30°29′55″N 75°17′52″E / 30.498736°N 75.297804°E / 30.498736; 75.297804.[1] It has an average elevation of 219 metres (718 feet). It is at a distance of 4 km from nearest town Bhadaur.

Demographics

As of 2011 India census,[2] Alkara had a population of 2019. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Alkara has an average literacy rate of 57%, with 56% of the males and 44% of females literate. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

References

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