Howly (IPA:ˈhaʊlɪ) is a town and a municipality in Barpeta district in the Indian state of Assam.

Geography

Howli is located at . It has an average elevation of 43metres (141feet).

• 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

India census, 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.

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