Tekanpur, India
Tekanpur is a census town in Gwalior district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. The town is also home to the Border Security Force Academy[1] where the Assistant Commandants (Officer Trainees) are trained and it also houses Basic Training Centre where the Sub-Inspectors and Enrolled recruits of the Border Security Force are trained.
Geography
Tekanpur is located at 25°59′N 78°16′E / 25.98°N 78.27°E / 25.98; 78.27.[2] It has an average elevation of 190 metres (623 feet).
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[3] Tekanpur had a population of 12,819. Males constitute 67% of the population and females 33%. Tekanpur has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 87%, and female literacy is 60%. In Tekanpur, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Transport
The nearest airport is Gwalior.
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