Suratgarh
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| ?Suratgarh Rajasthan • India |
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| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation |
• 168 m (551 ft) |
| District(s) | Ganganagar |
| Population | 58,076 (2001) |
Coordinates: Suratgarh is a city and a municipality in Ganganagar district in the Indian state of Rajasthan.
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[edit] Geography
Suratgarh is located at [1]. It has an average elevation of 168 metres (551 feet.
[edit] Demographics
As of the 2001 India census[2], Suratgarh had a population of 58,076. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Suratgarh 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 Suratgarh, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] Industries
It has a thermal power plant of 1250 MW and a PLF of 93%, which has won an award for one of the best operated plants in India.[citation needed]
Suratgarh also has a brick factory.
[edit] External Link
[edit] References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Suratgarh
- ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.
