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    Harike

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    Harike
    Village
    Harike Wetland in Harike (Tarn Taran district, Punjab)
    Harike Wetland in Harike (Tarn Taran district, Punjab)
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    Harike is located in Punjab
    Harike
    Harike
    Location in Punjab, India
    Harike is located in India
    Harike
    Harike
    Harike (India)
    Coordinates: 31°09′59″N 74°56′30″E / 31.1663°N 74.9418°E / 31.1663; 74.9418
    Country India
    StatePunjab
    DistrictTarn Taran
    Area
     • Total9.43 km2 (3.64 sq mi)
    Elevation
    		210 m (690 ft)
    Population
     (2011)
     • Total8,662
     • Density920/km2 (2,400/sq mi)
    Languages
     • OfficialPunjabi
    Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
    PIN Code
    143412
    Vehicle registrationPB 38

    Harike is a village in Patti Tehsil in Tarn Taran district of the Indian state of Punjab. It is located 33 km from Tarn Taran Sahib city. The PIN code of Wakro is 143412.[1] Harike is connected by two national highways, National Highway 54 and National Highway 703B.

    Demographics[edit]

    As per 2011 Census of India, total number of households in Harike was 1620 and total population was 8,662 persons. There were total of 4,666 males and 3,996 females. There were 1,136 children of 6 years or below in Harike in 2011. The percentage of male population was 53.8% and the percentage of female population was 46.2%. Average Sex Ratio of Harike is 856 which is lower than Punjab state average of 895.[2]

    Harike bird sanctuary[edit]

    Main article: Harike Wetland

    Harike barrage and Harike Wetland which are named after Harike village are located near this village. Migratory birds flock to this protected largest wetland in North India in winters.[3][4]

    References[edit]

    1. ^ "Postal code of Harike village". Retrieved 2 November 2019.
    2. ^ "Harike village census details (2011)". Census of India. Retrieved 2 November 2019.
    3. ^ "Quick Guide: Harike Bird Sanctuary, Punjab". Outlook (Indian magazine). Retrieved 2 November 2019.
    4. ^ "Migratory birds start flocking Harike". The Tribune India. 26 October 2019. Retrieved 2 November 2019.

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