Dhuri
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Dhuri (Punjabi: ਧੂਰੀ) is a town in Sangrur District in the state of Punjab, India. It is located on the Ludhiana-Delhi highway. The neighbouring towns of Dhuri are Sangrur, Malerkotla, Nabha, and Barnala. It is a part of the historical Malwa region of Punjab.
Dhuri is a subdivision and it comes under the Patiala division. The town has a municipal council as its governing body. Dhuri is a legislative assembly constituency of Punjab. At the national level, it comes under the Ropar parliamentary constituency.
Dhuri, being a railway junction, is well-connected to nearby cities. This small town is known in Punjab for housing some important industrial units.
| ?Dhuri Punjab • India |
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| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation |
• 236 m (774 ft) |
| District(s) | Sangrur |
| Population • Sex ratio |
49,290 (2001) • 54% M, 46% F |
| Codes • Pincode • Telephone • Vehicle |
• 148024 • +1675 • PB 59 |
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[edit] Geography
Dhuri is located at .[1] It has an average elevation of 236 metres (774 feet).
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[2] 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] Industry
Bhagwanpura Sugar Mills is the oldest industry in Dhuri. It is located now in one of the residential areas as the town has expanded over the years.
KRBL Limited is a rice mill, which is a unit of the Delhi-based KRBL Limited, producers of the India Gate brand of basmati rice. This unit was earlier known as Oswal Agro Furane and was acquired by KRBL in December 2003.[3]
AP Solvex is a maker of Ricela brand of rice bran oil.
In addition, there are a number of small-scale industries that manufacture agricultural equipment, particularly tractor-trailers. The town is also known for its manufacture of steel furniture.[4]
'MATA MANSA DEVI is one of the main temple in this town. It is situated at Kakkarwal Road, Dhuri. It is very beautiful place.
[edit] References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Dhuri
- ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.
- ^ KRBL plans foray into seeds, rice bran oil biz
- ^ Places to Visit: Dhuri
