Bawani Khera
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History
Early medieval period
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Late medieval era
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Demographics
Template:As of India census,[3] Bawani Khera had a population of 17,438. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. The average literacy in Bawani Khera is 56%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with 63% of the males and 37% of females literate. 17% of the population is under six years of age.
See also
References
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- ↑ a b Haryana Gazateer, Revennue Dept of Haryana, Capter-V.
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