Samana, India

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native_name = Samana | type = city | latd = 30.16 | longd = 76.19
locator_position = right | state_name = Punjab
district = Patiala
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altitude = 240
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 46,509| population_density =
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Samana is a city and a municipal council in Patiala district in the Indian state of Punjab.

Geography

Samana is located at coord|30.16|N|76.19|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/23/Samana.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Samana] ] . It has an average elevation of 240 metres (787 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India censusGR|India, Samana had a population of 46,509. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Samana has an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 70%, and female literacy is 61%. In Samana, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

History

samana is one of the oldest cities of india, there were 21 forts and the city was known for"jallads".

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