Talcher

Talcher

Talcher

Urban agglomeration in Odisha, India

Talcher is one of the 4 sub-divisions of Angul district in the Indian state of Odisha.

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History

During the British Raj Talcher was the capital of Talcher State, one of the princely states of the Eastern States Agency.[2]

Demographics

As of the 2011 India census, Talcher had a population of 40,841. Males constitute 55% of the population and females 45%. Talcher has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 62%. In Talcher, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

References

  1. [1]
    http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=420368 [dead link]
  2. [2]
    Malleson, G. B.: An historical sketch of the native states of India, London 1875, Reprint Delhi 1984
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