Sunam

Sunam

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Sunam | type = city | latd = 30.13 | longd = 75.8
locator_position = right | state_name = Punjab
district = Sangrur
leader_title =sarpanch
leader_name = opinder singh honey
altitude = 231
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 51,024| population_density =
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Sunam is a city and a municipal council in Sangrur district in the Indian state of Punjab. This is the birth place of the famous patriot, Udham Singh.

Geography

Sunam is located at coord|30.13|N|75.8|E|. [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/23/Sunam.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Sunam] ] It has an average elevation of 231 metres (757 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [GR|India] Sunam had a population of 51,024. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Sunam has an average literacy rate of 62%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 66%, and female literacy is 57%. In Sunam, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Religious Importance

A local attraction, "Sitasar", a pond located in sunam, is said to be the place where Sita (wife of Lord Ram) washed her hair.

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