Sambhar, Rajasthan
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| Coordinates | 26°55′N 75°12′E / 26.92°N 75.2°E |
| Country |  India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| District(s) | Jaipur |
| Population | 22,293 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation |
• 367 m (1,204 ft) |
Sambhar (officially known as Sambhar Lake Town)is a city and a municipality in Jaipur district in the Indian state of Rajasthan.
[edit] Geography
Sambhar ( officially known as Sambhar Lake Town) is located at 26°55′N 75°12′E / 26.92°N 75.2°E[1]. It has an average elevation of 367 metres (1204 feet). Its importance is primarily because of it is situated along the Sambhar Lake, the largest saline lake in India.
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census[2], Sambhar had a population of 22,293. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Sambhar has an average literacy rate of 64%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74%, and female literacy is 53%. In Sambhar, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Sambhar
- ^ "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. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
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Coordinates: 28°58′N 73°56′E / 28.967°N 73.933°E
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