Tarn Taran
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Tarn Taran
Punjab (India), India |
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| District(s) | Tarn Taran |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Population (2001) | 55,587 |
| Codes · Postal · Telephone · Vehicle |
· 143401 · ++91 (0) 1852 · PB46- |
Tarn Taran is the district headquarters and a municipal council in Taran Taran district in the Indian state of Punjab.
[edit] Demographics
Tarn Taran was announced District in 2006. As of 2001 India census,GRIndia City had a population of 55,587. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Tarn Taran has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 70%, and female literacy is 63%. In Tarn Taran, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] Trivia
September 6, 1965, One Hawker Hunter: Squadron Leader Ajit Kumar Rawlley, No 7 Squadron, Killed in action, near Tarn Taran
