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'''Paradeep''', also spelled '''Paradip''' (originally '''Paradweep,''' also spelled '''Paradwip'''), is a major industrial seaport city and [[municipality]], {{cvt|53|km}} from [[Jagatsinghpur]] city, in [[Jagatsinghpur district]] of [[Odisha]], India. Paradeep was constituted as an [[Nagar panchayat|NAC]] on 27 September 1979 and converted into a municipality on 12 December 2002.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.paradeepmunicipality.org/|title=Welcome to the Paradeep Municipality|website=www.paradeepmunicipality.org|access-date=2019-09-30}}</ref> The nearest commercial airport is [[Biju Patnaik International Airport]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2019/feb/25/aai-to-come-up-with-project-report-on-paradip-airport-1943373.html|title=AAI to come up with project report on Paradip airport|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=2019-09-30}}</ref>


'''Paradeep''', also spelt '''Paradip''' (originally '''Paradweep'''), is a major [[seaport]] city and a [[municipality]] in [[Jagatsinghpur district]] of [[Odisha]], [[India]]. Paradeep Municipality was constituted as an NAC on 27 September 1979 and converted in to Municipality on 12 December 2002.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.paradeepmunicipality.org/|title=Welcome to the Paradeep Municipality|website=www.paradeepmunicipality.org|access-date=2019-09-30}}</ref> Paradeep (210 15’ 55-44" N 806 40’ 34-62" E) is the main outlet and inlet of the sea-borne trade of the eastern port. It also signaled the economic development of the state, giving impetus to trade and commerce. It has become the gateway of Odisha to the International community.  
The municipality comprises five Revenue Villages, namely Udachandrapur, Chauliapalanda, Sandhakuda, Bijayachandrapur, and Bhitaragarh. Given the increasing population and industrialisation, a proposal to include 15 villages (Paradeep, Garh, Niharuni, Niharuni Kandha, Chouki Matha, Udayabata, Nimidiha, Kotakula, Rangiagarh, Nua Sandhakud, Musadiha, Musadiha Jangle, Boitarkuda, Kaudia, Aganaasi, and Nuagarh) was sent to the state H. & U.D. Department in 2007.


Paradeep has become a hub of industrial activities. Industries like, [[Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative|IFFCO]], [[Paradeep Phosphates Limited|PPL]] (a [https://www.paradeepphosphates.com/ Adventz] group company), [[Cargill|CARGILL]], [[Indian Oil Corporation|IOCL]], [[Bharat Petroleum|BPCL]], [[Hindustan Petroleum|HPCL]], [[Goa Carbon Limited|Carbon]] etc. have been established here. From administrative view point, Paradeep [http://www.paradeepmunicipality.org/ N.A.C]. was constituted vide H & U.D. Department Notification No. 31169, dated 27 September 1979 and became functional with effect from 18 September 1980. Subsequently, Paradeep N.A.C. was upgraded to Municipality under section 424 of Odisha Municipal Act. 1950 vide H. & U.D. Deptt Notification no. 47302/HUD, dated 12 December 2002. The municipality comprises five Revenue Villages namely Udachandrapur, Chauliapalanda, Sandhakuda, Bijayachandrapur, and Bhitaragarh. In view of increasing population and industrialisation, a proposal to include 15 (fifteen) villages i.e. Paradeep Garh, Niharuni, Niharuni Kandha, Chouki Matha, Udayabata, Nimidiha, Kotakula, Rangiagarh, Nua Sandhakud, Musadiha, Musadiha Jangle, Boitarkuda, Kaudia, Aganasi, and Nuagarh has been sent to state H. & U.D. Department on 11 October 2007 and District Collector, [[Jagatsinghpur district|Jagatsinghpur]] for inclusion. Paradip is 94 K.M. from Cuttack and 125 K.M. from Bhubaneswar. [[Biju Patnaik Airport|Biju]] Patnaik International Airport is the nearest and only operational commercial airport to reach Paradip.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2019/feb/25/aai-to-come-up-with-project-report-on-paradip-airport-1943373.html|title=AAI to come up with project report on Paradip airport|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=2019-09-30}}</ref>
Companies established in Paradeep include [[Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative|IFFCO]], Paradeep Phosphates Limited, [[Indian Oil Corporation]], [[Bharat Petroleum]], [[Hindustan Petroleum]], and [[Goa Carbon Limited]].


==History==
==History==
During early 17th century, Paradip and its adjoining areas were connected with Cuttack through river Mahanadi and its branches. Transportation of goods from rural areas to Cuttack was done through waterways via Dhamara and [[Pattamundai]]. But slowly this discontinued due to silting of the river bed. In 1819, the British constructed a sort of a harbour at north of the present Paradip site the then called False Point. In 1862, the East India Irrigation Company explored the potential of Paradip for transportation of rice from the area. The importance of Paradip grew more during the great famine of 1866, when it was used as the main entry point for import of food materials to the famine struck area.
During the early 17th century, Paradip and its adjoining areas were connected to [[Cuttack]] through the [[Mahanadi river]] and its branches. Goods were transported to Cuttack from rural areas via the [[Brahmani river|Brahmani]] and [[Dhamra River|Dhamra]] rivers, although this was gradually discontinued due to silting of the river bed.  


During early post-independent period, a minor port came into existence at Paradip in 1958 through the efforts of the State Government. Subsequently, the Government decided to construct a major port there. The foundation stone for Paradip Port was laid by late Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the then Prime Minister of India on 3 January 1962. On completion in 1965, the port was taken over by the Government of India from the State Government on 1 June 1965 and port was declared open on 12 March 1966. Paradip Port was declared as the 8th major port of India and the first major deep sea port in the east coast commissioned after independence. The Paradip Port Trust came into being in 1967 for development and management of the Port.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Panda|first1=Satyananda|title=Paradip in Past and Present|date=2006|publisher=Rashmirekha Panda|isbn=8186790578}}</ref>
In 1819, the British constructed a harbour called False Point, north of the present site of Paradip. In 1862, the East India Irrigation Company explored the potential of Paradip for the transportation of rice from the area. The importance of Paradip grew during the great famine of 1866 when it was used as the main entry point for importing food materials into the famine-struck area.
[[File:Pptinaguration.jpg|thumb|Inauguration of [[Paradip Port]]]]
 
During the early post-independence period, a minor port came into existence at Paradip in 1958 through the efforts of the State Government. Subsequently, the Government decided to construct a major port there. The foundation stone for [[Paradip Port]] was laid on 3 January 1962 by [[Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru]], then Prime Minister of India. On completion in 1965, the port was taken over by the Government of India and was declared open on 12 March 1966. Paradip Port was declared the eighth major port of India and the first major deep sea port on the east coast commissioned after independence. The Paradip Port Trust came into being in 1967 for the development and management of the Port.
[[File:Inaugurationppt.jpg|thumb|]]


==Geography==
==Geography==
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==Climate==
==Climate==
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| title = Extremes of Temperature & Rainfall for Indian Stations (Up to 2012)
| title = Extremes of Temperature & Rainfall for Indian Stations (Up to 2012)
| publisher = India Meteorological Department
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==Transport==
==Transport==
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==Economy==
===Paradip Port===
{{main|Paradip Port}}
The [[Port of Paradip]]  is the primary [[port]] in Odisha, and one of the largest on India's east coast. The port handled over 100 million tonnes of cargo in 2017–2018. Thermal coal and iron ore are major commodities that transit the port.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.paradipport.gov.in/ |title=Paradip Port Trust website |access-date=9 December 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180224035244/http://paradipport.gov.in/ |archive-date=24 February 2018 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Located on the [[Bay of Bengal]] at a latitude 20° 55.44' N and a longitude 86°34.62' E, the port is built on an artificial [[harbour]] with ships accessing the port via manmade [[lagoon]]s. Former Chief Minister of [[Odisha]] [[Biju Patnaik]], an aviator and a freedom fighter, spearheaded the port's establishment.


====Storage Area====
Paradeep is on [[National Highway 53 (India)|National Highway 53]] and State Highway No. 12, and is also served by the broad-gauge electrified railway system of the East coast. Bus routes connect it to [[Rourkela]], [[Kolkata]], [[Puri]], and [[Konark]]. It is also connected to [[Cuttack]] and [[Bhubaneswar]] by bus and train.
55,000&nbsp;m<sup>2</sup> of concrete paved area near the berth. Storage area secured & protected.
Capacity to store about 1000 TEUs (20&nbsp;ft).


====Equipments Available====
[[File:Paradeep Railway station.jpg|thumb|[[Paradeep railway station|Paradeep Railway Station]]]]
One Mobile crane of 75MT capacity (Port).
Two 50 MT mobile cranes & one 20 MT forklift (private).
Adequate trailers to handle TEUs and FEUs (private).


====Facility====
==Paradip Port==
Berthing priority for container vessels. Hence, nil waiting 50% Concession in both vessel & cargo related charges for container vessels.
{{main|Paradip Port}}
Harbor Mobile cranes at berths to handle containers. In house stuffing / destuffing facility. Siding facility for Rail handling of containers, one RO-RO jetty, single point mooring
[[File:Paradip Port Authority Administrative Building.jpg|thumb|Paradip Port Administrative Building]]
The [[Port of Paradip]] is the primary [[port]] in Odisha, and one of the largest on India's east coast. Located on the [[Bay of Bengal]] at a latitude of 20° 55.44' N and a longitude of 86°34.62' E, the port is built on an artificial [[harbour]], with ships accessing the port via man-made [[lagoon]]s. The port handled over 100 million tonnes of cargo in 2017–2018, notably thermal coal and iron ore.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.paradipport.gov.in/ |title=Paradip Port Trust website |access-date=9 December 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180224035244/http://paradipport.gov.in/ |archive-date=24 February 2018 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


====Container Traffic====
The port's {{cvt|55,000|m2}} of paved concrete storage area can hold about 1000 TEUs (20&nbsp;ft). It has three mobile cranes, an in-house stuffing/destuffing facility, a siding facility, an RO-RO jetty, and single-point mooring.
2010-11
Import of 1084 empty TEUs.
Export of 2443 TEUs laden container with 61361ton.


===Industry===
==Industry==
[[Indian Oil]] has established a major [[Paradip Refinery|oil refinery]] with installed capacity of 15 million [[tonne]]s per year at Paradip. Other major industries in the area include:
* [[Paradip Refinery|Paradip Refinery]] of [[Indian Oil Corporation|IOCL]] is a major [[oil refinery]] in Paradip, with a capacity of 15 million [[tonne]]s per year
* Paradeep Phosphates Limited, a [[fertilizer]] company height
* Paradeep Phosphates Limited, a [[fertilizer]] company
* Paradeep Plastic Park Limited
* Paradeep Plastic Park Limited
* [[IFFCO]]- Fertilizer Plant
* [[IFFCO]]'s fertilizer plant
* [[Essar Steel]]'s Pellet plant
* [[Essar Steel]]'s pellet plant
* Indian Oil marketing terminal
* [[Indian Oil Corporation|IOCL]] marketing terminal
* Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd. - marketing terminal
* [[Bharat Petroleum Corporation|BPCL]] marketing terminal
* Hindustan Petroleum Corp. Ltd. - marketing terminal.
* [[Hindustan Petroleum Corporation|HPCL]] marketing terminal.
* [[Cargill]]'s edible oil plant
* [[Cargill]]'s edible oil plant
* Indian Oil Corporation Limited [[IOCL]]
* Skol Breweries Ltd.'s East Coast Brewery
* Skol Breweries Ltd, ( Unit- East Coast Brewery)


Paradip is emerging as a major industrial hub with several upcoming steel plants including a US$12 billion plant being developed by [[POSCO]] of [[South Korea]]. In addition, alumina refineries, thermal power plants, and a petrochemical complex are under development.
Paradeep has several upcoming steel plants, including a US$12 billion plant being developed by [[POSCO]] of South Korea. In addition, aluminium refineries, thermal power plants, and a petrochemical complex are under development.


Paradip has been identified for development as one of the six major petroleum, chemicals and petrochemical investment regions (PCPIRs) in India, along the lines of [[Pudong]] in [[China]], [[Rotterdam]] in [[Europe]] and [[Houston]] in [[North America]]. The Paradip PCPIR has identified an investment potential of US$68.84 billion, spread over {{convert|284|km2|mi2}} in the area.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/04/06/9205193/india-sets-out-plans-for-rapid-petrochemicals-growth.html|title=ICIS Login}}</ref>
Paradeep has been identified for development as one of the six major [[Petroleum, Chemicals and Petrochemicals Investment Region]]s (PCPIRs) in India. The Paradeep PCPIR has identified an investment potential of US$68.84 billion, spread over {{convert|284|km2|mi2}} in the area.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/04/06/9205193/india-sets-out-plans-for-rapid-petrochemicals-growth.html|title=ICIS Login}}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> As of 2001, Paradip had a population of 73,633. Males constituted 58% of the population and females 42%, due to rapid migration of young industrial workers to the area. Paradip has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 65%. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
As of the 2001 Indian [[census]], Paradip had a population of 73,633.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> The population was 58% male and 42% female, due to rapid migration of young industrial workers to the area. Paradeep has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 65%. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{Wikivoyage-inline|Paradip}}
*  
* [http://www.paradipport.com/ Port of Paradip]
* [http://www.paradipport.com/ Port of Paradip]
* [http://www.indianexpress.com/story/3230.html At Hannover, India’s big infrastructure idea: Special Economic Regions]
* [http://www.indianexpress.com/story/3230.html At Hannover, India’s big infrastructure idea: Special Economic Regions]

Revision as of 07:14, 22 July 2023

Paradeep
Paradip
City
Paradweep
Clockwise from top left: Shri Jagannath Temple, Paradip Port, Paradip Sea Beach, "I Love Paradeep" sign at Paradip Beach
Official logo of Paradeep
Nickname: 
Smart Industrial Port City
Paradeep is located in Odisha
Paradeep
Paradeep
Location in Odisha, India
Paradeep is located in India
Paradeep
Paradeep
Paradeep (India)
Paradeep is located in Asia
Paradeep
Paradeep
Paradeep (Asia)
Coordinates: 20°18′58″N 86°36′36″E / 20.316°N 86.610°E / 20.316; 86.610
CountryIndia
StateOdisha
DistrictJagatsinghpur
Founded byShri Biju Patnaik
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • BodyParadip Port Trust
 • ChairmanShri P.L. HARANADH, IRTS
 • Deputy ChairmanShri Asish Kumar Bose
Area
 • Total105 km2 (41 sq mi)
Elevation
1 m (3 ft)
Population
 (2011[2])
 • Total68,585
 • Density650/km2 (1,700/sq mi)
DemonymParadipians
Languages
 • OfficialOdia
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationOR-21
Websiteparadeepmunicipality.org

Paradeep, also spelled Paradip (originally Paradweep, also spelled Paradwip), is a major industrial seaport city and municipality, 53 km (33 mi) from Jagatsinghpur city, in Jagatsinghpur district of Odisha, India. Paradeep was constituted as an NAC on 27 September 1979 and converted into a municipality on 12 December 2002.[3] The nearest commercial airport is Biju Patnaik International Airport.[4]

The municipality comprises five Revenue Villages, namely Udachandrapur, Chauliapalanda, Sandhakuda, Bijayachandrapur, and Bhitaragarh. Given the increasing population and industrialisation, a proposal to include 15 villages (Paradeep, Garh, Niharuni, Niharuni Kandha, Chouki Matha, Udayabata, Nimidiha, Kotakula, Rangiagarh, Nua Sandhakud, Musadiha, Musadiha Jangle, Boitarkuda, Kaudia, Aganaasi, and Nuagarh) was sent to the state H. & U.D. Department in 2007.

Companies established in Paradeep include IFFCO, Paradeep Phosphates Limited, Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum, Hindustan Petroleum, and Goa Carbon Limited.

History

During the early 17th century, Paradip and its adjoining areas were connected to Cuttack through the Mahanadi river and its branches. Goods were transported to Cuttack from rural areas via the Brahmani and Dhamra rivers, although this was gradually discontinued due to silting of the river bed.

In 1819, the British constructed a harbour called False Point, north of the present site of Paradip. In 1862, the East India Irrigation Company explored the potential of Paradip for the transportation of rice from the area. The importance of Paradip grew during the great famine of 1866 when it was used as the main entry point for importing food materials into the famine-struck area.

Inauguration of Paradip Port

During the early post-independence period, a minor port came into existence at Paradip in 1958 through the efforts of the State Government. Subsequently, the Government decided to construct a major port there. The foundation stone for Paradip Port was laid on 3 January 1962 by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, then Prime Minister of India. On completion in 1965, the port was taken over by the Government of India and was declared open on 12 March 1966. Paradip Port was declared the eighth major port of India and the first major deep sea port on the east coast commissioned after independence. The Paradip Port Trust came into being in 1967 for the development and management of the Port.

Geography

Paradip is located at 20°10′N 86°24′E / 20.16°N 86.40°E / 20.16; 86.40.[5] It has an average elevation of 1 m (3.3 ft).

Climate

Climate data for Paradeep (1981–2010, extremes 1969–2012)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 33.2
(91.8) 		36.2
(97.2) 		39.3
(102.7) 		40.7
(105.3) 		41.4
(106.5) 		42.4
(108.3) 		38.0
(100.4) 		39.2
(102.6) 		36.4
(97.5) 		36.0
(96.8) 		34.0
(93.2) 		32.6
(90.7) 		42.4
(108.3)
Average high °C (°F) 27.0
(80.6) 		28.9
(84.0) 		31.0
(87.8) 		32.0
(89.6) 		32.9
(91.2) 		32.5
(90.5) 		31.4
(88.5) 		31.3
(88.3) 		31.7
(89.1) 		31.8
(89.2) 		30.1
(86.2) 		28.0
(82.4) 		30.7
(87.3)
Average low °C (°F) 16.5
(61.7) 		19.9
(67.8) 		23.5
(74.3) 		25.7
(78.3) 		26.6
(79.9) 		26.7
(80.1) 		26.0
(78.8) 		26.0
(78.8) 		26.0
(78.8) 		24.4
(75.9) 		20.2
(68.4) 		16.7
(62.1) 		23.2
(73.8)
Record low °C (°F) 9.6
(49.3) 		12.0
(53.6) 		13.4
(56.1) 		16.0
(60.8) 		17.5
(63.5) 		18.5
(65.3) 		18.1
(64.6) 		17.8
(64.0) 		19.6
(67.3) 		16.0
(60.8) 		12.0
(53.6) 		10.4
(50.7) 		9.6
(49.3)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 9.4
(0.37) 		19.4
(0.76) 		33.5
(1.32) 		33.3
(1.31) 		95.2
(3.75) 		222.9
(8.78) 		282.0
(11.10) 		367.6
(14.47) 		284.3
(11.19) 		195.9
(7.71) 		86.5
(3.41) 		10.8
(0.43) 		1,640.9
(64.60)
Average rainy days 0.7 1.4 1.4 2.0 4.2 9.1 13.2 14.0 11.0 6.7 2.6 0.5 66.6
Average relative humidity (%) (at 17:30 IST) 71 75 80 84 83 83 85 85 83 78 71 68 79
Source: India Meteorological Department[6][7]

Transport

Paradeep is on National Highway 53 and State Highway No. 12, and is also served by the broad-gauge electrified railway system of the East coast. Bus routes connect it to Rourkela, Kolkata, Puri, and Konark. It is also connected to Cuttack and Bhubaneswar by bus and train.

Paradeep Railway Station

Paradip Port

Main article: Paradip Port
Paradip Port Administrative Building

The Port of Paradip is the primary port in Odisha, and one of the largest on India's east coast. Located on the Bay of Bengal at a latitude of 20° 55.44' N and a longitude of 86°34.62' E, the port is built on an artificial harbour, with ships accessing the port via man-made lagoons. The port handled over 100 million tonnes of cargo in 2017–2018, notably thermal coal and iron ore.[8]

The port's 55,000 m2 (590,000 sq ft) of paved concrete storage area can hold about 1000 TEUs (20 ft). It has three mobile cranes, an in-house stuffing/destuffing facility, a siding facility, an RO-RO jetty, and single-point mooring.

Industry

Paradeep has several upcoming steel plants, including a US$12 billion plant being developed by POSCO of South Korea. In addition, aluminium refineries, thermal power plants, and a petrochemical complex are under development.

Paradeep has been identified for development as one of the six major Petroleum, Chemicals and Petrochemicals Investment Regions (PCPIRs) in India. The Paradeep PCPIR has identified an investment potential of US$68.84 billion, spread over 284 square kilometres (110 sq mi) in the area.[9]

Demographics

As of the 2001 Indian census, Paradip had a population of 73,633.[10] The population was 58% male and 42% female, due to rapid migration of young industrial workers to the area. Paradeep has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 65%. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

References

  1. ↑ "Paradip Smart Industrial Port City". townland, 12 May 2020. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  2. ↑ "Odisha (India): Districts, Cities and Towns - Population Statistics, Charts and Map".
  3. ↑ "Welcome to the Paradeep Municipality". www.paradeepmunicipality.org. Retrieved 30 September 2019.
  4. ↑ "AAI to come up with project report on Paradip airport". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 30 September 2019.
  5. ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Paradip
  6. ↑ "Station: Paradip Port Climatological Table 1981–2010" (PDF). Climatological Normals 1981–2010. India Meteorological Department. January 2015. pp. 591–592. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
  7. ↑ "Extremes of Temperature & Rainfall for Indian Stations (Up to 2012)" (PDF). India Meteorological Department. December 2016. p. M165. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
  8. ↑ "Paradip Port Trust website". Archived from the original on 24 February 2018. Retrieved 9 December 2006.
  9. ↑ "ICIS Login".
  10. ↑ "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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