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Chhanera 
Summary
Chhanera is a town and municipality in Khandwa district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. The town was established for residents of Harsud displaced when it was submerged under the waters of the Indira Sagar dam in July 2004.
Chhanera | |
|---|---|
city | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| District | Khandwa |
| Tehsil | Harsud tehsil |
| Government | |
| • Type | Nagar Panchayat |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 22,052 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Demographics edit
As of the 2011 Indian census, Chhanera had a population of 22,052 and was 51% male, and 49% female.[1] Chhanera's average literacy rate was 68%, with 74% male literacy and 62% female literacy. 15% of Chhanera's population was under 6 years of age. [needs update]
References edit
21°37′23″N 76°22′19″E / 21.623°N 76.372°E