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| Coordinates | 26°25′N 87°15′E / 26.42°N 87.25°E |
| Country |  India |
| State | Bihar |
| District(s) | Araria |
| Population | 29,962 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation |
• 67 m (220 ft) |
Jogbani is a city and a notified area in Araria district in the Indian state of Bihar.
The city is located between 26.42° North latitude and 87.25° East longitude at a height of 67 (219 feet) above mean sea level.
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Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census[1], Jogbani had a population of 29,962. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Jogbani has an average literacy rate of 37%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 47%, and female literacy is 26%. In Jogbani, 19% of the population is under 6 years of age
Transport
Jogbani is served by two railway lines One Broad Gauge line branches from the Patna to Katihar main line. The other line comes from Patna in the southeast directly. From this year ie 2008 there will be broad gauge between Jogbani and Katihar.[2] Two trains connect Jogbani to metros, namely Old Delhi(DLI)-Jogbani Seemanchal S.F Express and Kolkata-Jogbani Express.
See also
- Railway stations in NepalJogbani is served by two railway lines One Broad Gauge line branches from the Patna to Katihar main line. The other line comes from Patna in the southeast directly. From this year ie 2008 there will be broad gauge between Jogbani and Katihar.
Two trains connect Jogbani to metros, namely Old Delhi(DLI)-Jogbani Seemanchal S.F Express and Kolkata-Jogbani Express.
References
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
- ^ Railway Gazette International Supplement December 2008 p7
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