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| name = Samrala | | name = Samrala | ||
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| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] | | subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] | ||
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | | subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | ||
| subdivision_name1 = | | subdivision_name1 = Punjab | ||
| subdivision_name2 = [[Ludhiana district|Ludhiana]] | | subdivision_name2 = [[Ludhiana district|Ludhiana]] | ||
| established_title = <!-- Established --> | | established_title = <!-- Established --> | ||
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| elevation_m = 249 | | elevation_m = 249 | ||
| population_total = | | population_total = 40000 | ||
| population_as_of = 2011 | | population_as_of = 2011 | ||
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'''Samrala''' is a city and a [[municipal council]] in [[Ludhiana district]] in the | '''Samrala''' is a city and a [[municipal council]] in [[Ludhiana district]] in the Indian [[States and territories of India|state]] of Punjab. It is about 35 km east of the district headquarters Ludhiana, on the highway to Chandigarh. Samrala is a Class III Municipality. It is also known for the oldest tehsil situated in this city. It is also believed that the name Samrala came from the name of two brothers Sama and Rala. | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
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{{As of|2011}} Samrala had population of 19,678 of which 10,375 were males while 9,303 were females as per report released by Census India 2011. | {{As of|2011}} Samrala had population of 19,678 of which 10,375 were males while 9,303 were females as per report released by Census India 2011. | ||
The population of children aged | The population of children aged 0–6 was 2008 which was 10.20% of the population. The female sex ratio is of 897 against state average of 895.{{clarify|These are numbers, not ratios|date=August 2019}} The child sex ratio in Samrala is 803 compared to Punjab state average of 846.{{clarify|These are numbers, not ratios|date=August 2019}} The literacy rate of Samrala city is 83.70% higher than state average of 75.84%.{{clarify|These are percentages, not rates|date=August 2019}} In Samrala, male literacy is 87.28% while female literacy rate is 79.76%.{{clarify|These are percentages, not rates|date=August 2019}} | ||
Samrala has substantial population of Schedule Caste. Schedule Caste constitutes 29.11% of total population in Samrala. Samrala currently | Samrala has substantial population of Schedule Caste. Schedule Caste constitutes 29.11% of total population in Samrala. Samrala currently doesn't have any Schedule Tribes. | ||
The table below shows the population of different religious groups in Samrala city, as of 2011 census. | |||
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|+Population by religious groups in Samrala city, 2011 census<ref>https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/11389, India – C-01: Population by religious community, Punjab – 2011, Samrala (M Cl), Row 193</ref> | |||
!Religion!!Total!!Female!!Male | |||
|- | |||
|Hindu||9,734||4,634||5,100 | |||
|- | |||
|Sikh||9,401||4,457||4,944 | |||
|- | |||
|Muslim||455||165||290 | |||
|- | |||
|Christian||54||28||26 | |||
|- | |||
|Jain||5||2||3 | |||
|- | |||
|Not stated||29||17||12 | |||
|- | |||
|Total||19,678||9,303||10,375 | |||
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==Politics== | |||
The city is part of the [[Samrala Assembly Constituency]]. | |||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 15:55, 9 November 2025
Samrala | |
|---|---|
Municipal Council | |
 Main Chowk Samrala | |
  Samrala Location in Punjab, India | |
| Coordinates: 30°50′N 76°11′E / 30.84°N 76.19°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Punjab |
| District | Ludhiana |
| Elevation | 249 m (817 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 40,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Area code | 01628 |
| Vehicle registration | PB 43 |
Samrala is a city and a municipal council in Ludhiana district in the Indian state of Punjab. It is about 35 km east of the district headquarters Ludhiana, on the highway to Chandigarh. Samrala is a Class III Municipality. It is also known for the oldest tehsil situated in this city. It is also believed that the name Samrala came from the name of two brothers Sama and Rala.
Geography[edit | edit source]
Samrala is located at 30°50′N 76°11′E / 30.84°N 76.19°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 249 metres (816 feet).
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of 2011[update] Samrala had population of 19,678 of which 10,375 were males while 9,303 were females as per report released by Census India 2011.
The population of children aged 0–6 was 2008 which was 10.20% of the population. The female sex ratio is of 897 against state average of 895.[clarification needed] The child sex ratio in Samrala is 803 compared to Punjab state average of 846.[clarification needed] The literacy rate of Samrala city is 83.70% higher than state average of 75.84%.[clarification needed] In Samrala, male literacy is 87.28% while female literacy rate is 79.76%.[clarification needed]
Samrala has substantial population of Schedule Caste. Schedule Caste constitutes 29.11% of total population in Samrala. Samrala currently doesn't have any Schedule Tribes.
The table below shows the population of different religious groups in Samrala city, as of 2011 census.
| Religion | Total | Female | Male |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 9,734 | 4,634 | 5,100 |
| Sikh | 9,401 | 4,457 | 4,944 |
| Muslim | 455 | 165 | 290 |
| Christian | 54 | 28 | 26 |
| Jain | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Not stated | 29 | 17 | 12 |
| Total | 19,678 | 9,303 | 10,375 |
Politics[edit | edit source]
The city is part of the Samrala Assembly Constituency.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Samrala
- ↑ https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/11389, India – C-01: Population by religious community, Punjab – 2011, Samrala (M Cl), Row 193