Bhisiana | |
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city | |
Location in Punjab, India | |
Coordinates: 30°17′14″N 74°46′10″E / 30.2873°N 74.7694°ECoordinates: 30°17′14″N 74°46′10″E / 30.2873°N 74.7694°E | |
Country | India |
State | Punjab |
District | Bathinda |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 4,775 |
Languages | |
• Official | Punjabi |
Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Bhisiana is a census town in Bathinda district in the state of Punjab, India.
As of 2001[update] India census, Bhisiana had a population of 4775. Males constitute 59% of the population and females 41%. Bhisiana has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 78% and female literacy of 69%. 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Bhisiana air force base is one of the most strategically important bases in India, including a UAV unit.