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Harike is a village located in Patti Tehsil in Tarn Taran district of Punjab state in India. The PIN code of Wakro is 143412.[1] Harike is connected by two national highways, National Highway 54 and National Highway 703B.

Harike
Village
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Coordinates: 31°09′59″N 74°56′30″E
Country	India
State	Punjab
District	Tarn Taran
Area
• Total	9.43 km2 (3.64 sq mi)
Elevation	210 m (690 ft)
Population  (2011)
• Total	8,662
• Density	920/km2 (2,400/sq mi)
Languages
• Official	Punjabi
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN Code	143412
Vehicle registration	PB 38

Demographics

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

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

External links

• District Census Handbook (DCHB) - Tarn Taran district (2011)

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