Sohna

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  ?Sohna
Haryana • India
Map indicating the location of Sohna
Location of Sohna
 Sohna 
Coordinates: 28°15′N 77°04′E / 28.25, 77.07
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Area
• Elevation
• 212 m (696 ft)
District(s) Gurgaon
Population 27,571 (2001)

Coordinates: 28°15′N 77°04′E / 28.25, 77.07 Sohna is a town in Gurgaon district in the Indian state of Haryana.

[edit] Geography

Sohna is located at 28.25° N 77.07° E[1]. It has an average elevation of 212 metres (695 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census[2], Sohna had a population of 27,571. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Sohna has an average literacy rate of 63%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 70%, and female literacy is 54%. In Sohna, 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Sohna
  2. ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.
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Sohna is also famous for its hotsprings.It is said that Arjun( Pandav's) dig the well when he was thirsty. It is said that skin deseases are cured if you take a dip in these hotsprings.