Vikasnagar

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Vikasnagar | type = city | latd = 30.47 | longd = 77.78
state_name = Uttarakhand
district = Dehradun
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altitude = 452
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 12,485| population_density =
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area_telephone =01360
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Vikasnagar is a city and a municipality in Dehradun district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand.

Geography

Vikasnagar is located at coord|30.47|N|77.78|E|. [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/39/Vikasnagar.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Vikasnagar] ] It has an average elevation of 452 metres (1,483 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Vikasnagar had a population of 12,485. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Vikasnagar has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 73%. In Vikasnagar, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

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