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Soron

Coordinates: 27°53′N 78°45′E / 27.88°N 78.75°E / 27.88; 78.75
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Soron
Sookarkshetra
Town
Soron is located in Uttar Pradesh
Soron
Soron
Location in Uttar Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 27°53′N 78°45′E / 27.88°N 78.75°E / 27.88; 78.75
CountryIndia
StateUttar Pradesh
DistrictKasganj
Elevation
179 m (587 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total26,722
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationUP-87

Soron is a town in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

History

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Kasganj district was formed on 17 April 2008 by splitting Kasganj, Patiali and Sahawar Tehsils from Etah district. Amir Khusro belongs to Patiali tehsil of the district.[citation needed]

Geography

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Once located on the bank of Ganges river, Soron Shookarakshetra lies about 10 km (6.2 mi) from its present course. It is approximately equidistant from Agra, Khair, Aligarh, Bareilly & Mathura.[citation needed]

Demographics

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As of 2001 India census,[1] Soron shookarakshetra had a population of 26,722 of which 14,313 (54%) were males while 12,409 (46%) were females. 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 Shookarakshetra, 17% of the population is 0–6 years of age.

Temples

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Many temples are situated there. Pilgrims gather on each Amavasya, Somvati Amavasya, Tulsi Jayanti, Deepawali, Sharad-Poornima, Margasheersh Mela, Makar Sankranti and Ramanavami are special occasions for such gatherings.[citation needed]

An ancient Varah Mandir with a 130 kg (290 lb) brass bell is there. An ancient temple Sitaramji Mandir have stone sculptures pillars. The temple is taken care of by Archeological Survey of India. This temple was partly destroyed by Aurangzeb during his invasion.[citation needed]

Fairs

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In October and November, Soron Shookarakshetra hosts an animal fair. All types of animals are traded. Horses and camels are auctioned. It lasts for up to a month. In December, Soron Shookarakshetra hosts a fair named Margashirsh Mokshda Ekadashi mela. During the fair people take baths in the holy Hari Ki Paudi.[citation needed]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.