Bhucho Mandi

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Bhucho Mandi(Bathinda)
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Bhucho Mandi(Bathinda)
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Bhucho Mandi(Bathinda)
Bhucho Mandi(Bathinda) (India)
Coordinates: 30°13′24″N75°06′06″E / 30.2233°N 75.1017°E / 30.2233; 75.1017
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Punjab
District Bathinda
Elevation
528 m (1,732 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total14,961
Languages
  Official Punjabi
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
151101
Telephone code0164
Vehicle registration Pb-03

Bhucho Mandi is a suburb of Bathinda and a municipal council in Bathinda district in the state of Punjab, India.

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Demographics

According to the 2011 census, Bhucho Mandi has population of 14,961 of which 7,805 are males and 7,156 are females. The female sex ratio was 917 against the state average of 895.

Children aged 0–6 numbered 1,718 (11.48%). The child female sex ratio was around 928 compared to the state average of 846.

The literacy rate was 76.25%, higher than state average of 75.84%. Male literacy was 82.14% and female literacy 69.82%.

The table below shows the population of different religious groups in Bhucho Mandi city, as of 2011 census.

Population by religious groups in Bhucho Mandi city, 2011 census [1]
ReligionTotalFemaleMale
Hindu9,5784,5824,996
Sikh4,9692,3772,592
Muslim320156164
Buddhist19127
Christian1257
Jain523
Not stated582236
Total14,9617,1567,805

Economy

Mandi is known for its marbles, tiles and carpets work. It is a centre for the trade for farmers from near by villages.

The Bhucho Mandi area has one of the biggest food-grain and cotton markets in Bathinda.

Industries in Bhucho Mandi include cotton ginning, rice mill, non-woven fabric carry bags, cotton cake and oil factories.

Politics

Bhucho Mandi is divided into 13 wards for which elections are held every five years. Once known as a well planned city is now the days due to apathy of state government is becoming the dirties city.

Entrance of Govt. Senior Secondary School Bhucho Kalan(Bathinda) Entrance of Govt. Senior Secondary School Bhucho Kalan(Bathinda).jpg
Entrance of Govt. Senior Secondary School Bhucho Kalan(Bathinda)

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References

  1. https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/11389, India - C-01: Population by religious community, Punjab - 2011, Bhucho Mandi (M Cl)