Samana, India

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?Samana Punjab • India
Samana
Coordinates: 30°10′N 76°11′E / 30.16, 76.19
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	• 240 m (787 ft)
District(s)	Patiala
Population	46,509 (2001)

Coordinates: 30°10′N 76°11′E / 30.16, 76.19 Samana is a city and a municipal council in Patiala district in the Indian state of Punjab.

Contents 1 Geography 2 Demographics 3 History 4 References

[edit] Geography

Samana is located at 30.16° N 76.19° E^[1]. It has an average elevation of 240 metres (787 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India censusCensus of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03., Samana had a population of 46,509. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Samana has an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 70%, and female literacy is 61%. In Samana, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] History

samana is one of the oldest cities of india, there were 21 forts and the city was known for"jallads".

[edit] References

1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Samana