Alkara
human settlement in India
Alkara is a small village in the Barnala district in the state of Punjab, India. Nearest town is Bhadaur at a distance of 3 km.
History
Alkara is a relatively younger village, it is around 200 years old.
Geography
Alkara is located at 30.498736°N 75.297804°E / 30.498736; 75.297804. It has an average elevation of 219 metres (718 feet). It is at a distance of 4 km from nearest town Bhadaur.
Demographics
As of the 2011 Census of India, Alkara had a population of 2019. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Alkara has an average literacy rate of 57%, with 56% of the males and 44% of females literate. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
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