- Soron
Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Soron | type = city | latd = 27.88 | longd = 78.75
locator_position = right | state_name = Uttar Pradesh
district = Kanshiram Nagar
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altitude = 179
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 26,722| population_density =
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footnotes =Soron is a city and a
municipal board inKanshiram Nagar district in theIndia n state ofUttar Pradesh .Geography
Soron is located at coord|27.88|N|78.75|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/36/Soron.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Soron] ] . 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 andCamels are displayed and auctioned. It is a colourfull event lasting for up to a week.Demographics
As of 2001 Indiacensus [GR|India] , 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. Vishnu's avatar Varaha took birth in this city.References
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