| Other name | Howly |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 26.43°N 90.97°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Assam |
| District | Barpeta |
| Governing body | Howly Town municipality |
| Unit pref | Metric |
| Elevation | 43 m |
| Population total | 15958 |
| Population as of | 2001 |
| Official | Assamese |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Registration plate | AS 15 |
| Website | howlymb.in |
Howly (IPA:ˈhaʊlɪ) is a town and a municipality in Barpeta district in the Indian state of Assam.
Geography
Howli is located at 26.43°N 90.97°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 43 metres (141 feet).
- Population: Around 18,300 (as per 2011 census)
- Literacy Rate: Exceptionally high at 97%, with male literacy at 99% and female literacy at 96%
- Divided into Howly and Ghilazari mouzas, with over 50 revenue villages like Joypur,Jashihati in the surrounding area
Demographics
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
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Howli
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived 2004-06-16 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2008-11-01.