Surajgarh

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native_name = Surajgarh | type = city | latd = 28.32 | longd = 75.73
locator_position = right | state_name = Rajasthan
district = Jhunjhunun
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altitude = 280
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 18,857| population_density =
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postal_code = 333029
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Surajgarh is a city and a municipality in Jhunjhunun district in the Indian state of Rajasthan.

History

Surajgarh was the Thikana of Shekhawat Rajputs. It was the part of Panch Pana in Shekhawati.

Geography

Surajgarh is located at coord|28.32|N|75.73|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/24/Surajgarh.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Surajgarh] ] . It has an average elevation of 280 metres (918 feet). For more information on Surajgarh please visit www.surajgarh.com

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Surajgarh had a population of 18,857. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Surajgarh has an average literacy rate of 65%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74%, and female literacy is 55%. In Surajgarh, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.

References

Surajgarh Fort a Heritage Hotel www.surajgarh.com

Shri Partap Libarary a Heritage site in Surajgarh.

Kayna tempel a Heritage site in Surajgarh