Bhisiana

Bhisiana is a census town in Bathinda district in the state of Punjab, India.

Bhisiana
city
Bhisiana
Location in Punjab, India
Bhisiana
Bhisiana (India)
Coordinates: 30.2873°N 74.7694°E / 30.2873; 74.7694
Country India
StatePunjab
DistrictBathinda
Population
 (2001)
  Total4,775
Languages
  OfficialPunjabi
Time zoneUTC+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

  1. "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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