Dhuri

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Dhuri is a city near Maler Kotla in Sangrur District in the state of Punjab in India. Dhuri is a railway junction. From Dhuri you can take trains for Patiala, Bathinda, Sangrur and Ludhiana routes. This area is known for producing great intellectuals, IAs officers, army officers, etc. It has one of the oldest sugar mill of India.^{[citation needed]} Recently, a large modern Rice mill starts it functioning.^{[citation needed]}

Coordinates: 30.37° N 75.87° E

Dhuri
Dhuri
State  - District(s)	Punjab (India)  - Sangrur
Coordinates	30.37° N 75.87° E
Area  - Elevation	- 236 m
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Population (2001)  - Density	49,290  -

Dhuri is a city and a municipal council in Sangrur district in the state of Punjab, India.

[edit] Geography

Dhuri is located at 30.37° N 75.87° E^[1]. It has an average elevation of 236 metres (774 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census^GRIndia, Dhuri had a population of 49,290. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Dhuri has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72% and, female literacy is 62%. In Dhuri, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] References

1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Dhuri

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