Bhisiana
Bhisiana is a census town in Bathinda district in the state of Punjab, India.
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  Bhisiana Location in Punjab, India  Bhisiana Bhisiana (India) | |
| Coordinates: 30.2873°N 74.7694°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Punjab |
| District | Bathinda |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 4,775 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Punjabi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[1] Bhisiana had a population of 4775. Males constitute 59% of the population and females 41%. Bhisiana has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 78% and female literacy of 69%. 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Bhisiana air force base is one of the most strategically important bases in India, including a UAV unit.
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 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
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