Soron

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?Soron Uttar Pradesh • India
Soron
Coordinates: 27°53′N 78°45′E / 27.88, 78.75
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	• 179 m (587 ft)
District(s)	Kanshiram Nagar
Population	26,722 (2001)

Coordinates: 27°53′N 78°45′E / 27.88, 78.75 Soron is a city and a municipal board in Kanshiram Nagar district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

[edit] Geography

Soron is located at 27.88° N 78.75° E^[1]. It has an average elevation of 179 m (587 feet).

Once located on the bank of river Ganges, Soron now lies about 10 km from the present course of the river. There is a sacred kund located in Soron where people drown the remains of their passed away familay members. It is said that if human bones are left in this kund, they dissolve and disappear over a period of time. This phenomenon is unexplained.

Soron is also a well known pilgrimage spot. Devotees from far and wide travel to this city to pay respect to the almighty and seek blessings.

In the months of October & November, Soron plays host to an animal fair. All types of animals are traded. Best breeds of Horses and Camels are displayed and auctioned. It is a colourfull event lasting for up to a week.

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census^[2], Soron had a population of 26,722. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Soron has an average literacy rate of 49%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 57%, and female literacy is 41%. In Soron, 17% of the population is under 6 years of age. soron is a holi place, where worn great poit sant tulsi das.