Surajgarh

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?Surajgarh Rajasthan • India
Surajgarh
Coordinates: 28°19′N 75°44′E / 28.32, 75.73
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	• 280 m (919 ft)
District(s)	Jhunjhunun
Population	18,857 (2001)
Codes • Pincode	• 333029

Coordinates: 28°19′N 75°44′E / 28.32, 75.73 Surajgarh is a city and a municipality in Jhunjhunun district in the Indian state of Rajasthan.

Contents 1 History 2 Geography 3 Demographics 4 References

[edit] History

Surajgarh was the Thikana of Shekhawat Rajputs. It was the part of Panch Pana in Shekhawati.

[edit] Geography

Surajgarh is located at 28.32° N 75.73° E^[1]. It has an average elevation of 280 metres (918 feet). For more information on Surajgarh please visit www.surajgarh.com

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census^[2], Surajgarh had a population of 18,857. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Surajgarh has an average literacy rate of 65%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74%, and female literacy is 55%. In Surajgarh, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] References

1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Surajgarh
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.

Surajgarh Fort a Heritage Hotel www.surajgarh.com

Shri Partap Libarary a Heritage site in Surajgarh.

Kayna tempel a Heritage site in Surajgarh