Muktsar
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| ?Muktsar Punjab • India |
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| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation |
• 184 m (604 ft) |
| District(s) | Muktsar |
| Population | 83,099 (2001) |
| Website: muktsar.nic.in | |
Coordinates: Muktsar( ਮੁਕਤਸਰ ) is a city and a municipal council in Muktsar district in the Indian state of Punjab.
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[edit] Geography
Muktsar is located at .[1] It has an average elevation of 184 metres (603 feet).
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[2] Muktsar had a population of 83,099. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Muktsar has an average literacy rate of 55%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 60%, and female literacy is 50%. In Muktsar, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] History
Muktsar has a proud heritage. It is known as the last battlefield of Guru Gobind Singh, which proved to be a most decisive conflict in the military history of the Sikhs. Literally the name of this city means "the pool of liberation". The forty Sikh warriors who fought to death here against the Mughal tyranny more than three centuries ago are remembered by a grand festival held here every January, which attracts devotees from all over the world.
[edit] Fairs And Festivals
The Maghi Mela ( ਮੇਲਾ ਮਾਘੀ ) held in the town of Muktsar, a day after Lohri (13 January) is very famous. Held every January it is to commemorate the valour of 40 Muktas,( or the liberated ones ),who laid down their lives following Sri Guru Gobind Singh into the battle-field of Khidrana ( ਖਿਦਰਾਨੇ ਦੀ ਢਾਬ ). The huge Mela is held at an open space mainly on the Bathinda & Malout roads.
A horse fair can also be seen at village Lambi ( ਲੰਬੀ ) of Muktsar on the occasion. BRAR is the main clan/gotra in Muktsar region.
[edit] References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Muktsar
- ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.
