Howly (IPA:ˈhaʊlɪ) is a town and a municipality in Barpeta district in the Indian state of Assam.

Howly
Howly
city
Howly is located in Assam
Howly
Howly
Location in Assam, India
Howly is located in India
Howly
Howly
Howly (India)
Coordinates: 26°26′N 90°58′E / 26.43°N 90.97°E / 26.43; 90.97
Country India
StateAssam
DistrictBarpeta
Government
 • BodyHowly Town municipality
Elevation
43 m (141 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total15,958
Languages
 • OfficialAssamese
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationAS 15
Websitehttps://howlytown.in/

Geography

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Howli is located at 26°26′N 90°58′E / 26.43°N 90.97°E / 26.43; 90.97.[1] It has an average elevation of 43 metres (141 feet).

Demographics

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As of 2001 India census,[2] Howly had a population of 15,958. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Howly has an average literacy rate of 97%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 99%, and female literacy is 96%. In Howly, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

References

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  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Howli
  2. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.