Sri Hargobindpur
| Sri Hargobindpur | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Sri Hargobindpur  Sri Hargobindpur Location in Punjab, India | |
| Coordinates: 31°41′22″N 75°28′47″E / 31.6894°N 75.4797°ECoordinates: 31°41′22″N 75°28′47″E / 31.6894°N 75.4797°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Punjab |
| District | Gurdaspur |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 3,993 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Punjabi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Sri Hargobindpur is a town and a municipal council in Gurdaspur district in the Indian state of Punjab. Situated on the banks of the Beas River, the city is also the erstwhile capital of the Ramgarhia Misl.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[1] Sri Har Gobind Pur had a population of 3,993. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. There is an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 69%, and female literacy is 63%. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
The oldest standing monument in the town is Guru Ki Maseet, made by Guru Hargobind, on request of local Muslims.
References
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
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