Bhucho Mandi

Bhucho Mandi(Bathinda) Bhucho
city
Bhucho Mandi(Bathinda) Location in Punjab, India Bhucho Mandi(Bathinda) Bhucho Mandi(Bathinda) (India)
Coordinates: 30.2233°N 75.1017°E / 30.2233; 75.1017
Country	India
State	Punjab
District	Bathinda
Elevation	528 m (1,732 ft)
Population  (2011)
• Total	14,961
Languages
• Official	Punjabi
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	151101
Telephone code	0164
Vehicle registration	Pb-03

Bhucho Mandi is a suburb of Bathinda and a municipal council in Bathinda district in the state of Punjab, India.

Demographics

According to the 2011 census, Bhucho Mandi has population of 14,961 of which 7,805 are males and 7,156 are females. The female sex ratio was 917 against the state average of 895.

Children aged 0–6 numbered 1,718 (11.48%). The child female sex ratio was around 928 compared to the state average of 846.

The literacy rate was 76.25%, higher than state average of 75.84%. Male literacy was 82.14% and female literacy 69.82%.

The table below shows the population of different religious groups in Bhucho Mandi city, as of 2011 census.

Population by religious groups in Bhucho Mandi city, 2011 census

Religion	Total	Female	Male
Hindu	9,578	4,582	4,996
Sikh	4,969	2,377	2,592
Muslim	320	156	164
Buddhist	19	12	7
Christian	12	5	7
Jain	5	2	3
Not stated	58	22	36
Total	14,961	7,156	7,805

Economy

Mandi is known for its marbles, tiles and carpets work. It is a centre for the trade for farmers from near by villages.

The Bhucho Mandi area has one of the biggest food-grain and cotton markets in Bathinda.

Industries in Bhucho Mandi include cotton ginning, rice mill, non-woven fabric carry bags, cotton cake and oil factories.

Politics

Bhucho Mandi is divided into 13 wards for which elections are held every five years. Once known as a well planned city is now the days due to apathy of state government is becoming the dirties city.

Entrance of Govt. Senior Secondary School Bhucho Kalan(Bathinda)