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==Demographics== |
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[[As of 2001]] India [[census]]{{GR|India}}, Muktsar had a population of 83,099. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Muktsar has an average literacy rate of 65%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 70%, and female literacy is 59%. In Muktsar, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. |
[[As of 2001]] India [[census]]{{GR|India}}, Muktsar had a population of 83,099. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Muktsar has an average literacy rate of 65%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 70%, and female literacy is 59%. In Muktsar, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. The local MLA is Sukhdarshan Singh of Mrar Village. He is a colourful character who is into a number of businesses. His main work is the illicit Opium trade. He has also been linked with the printing of fake currency. His elder son who is an under suspension policeman, has been indicted for snatching money by using his position. His younger son and his daughter in law have taken things to another level, he was busted on the Canada-Washington State border smuggling 200 KG of Cannabis and Ecstasy pills. |
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Revision as of 16:16, 3 August 2006
Template:Infobox Indian urban area Muktsar is a city and a municipal council in Muktsar district in the Indian state of Punjab.
Geography
Muktsar is located at 30°29′N 74°31′E / 30.48°N 74.52°E[1]. It has an average elevation of 184 metres (603 feet).
Demographics
As of 2001 India censusTemplate:GR, Muktsar had a population of 83,099. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Muktsar has an average literacy rate of 65%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 70%, and female literacy is 59%. In Muktsar, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. The local MLA is Sukhdarshan Singh of Mrar Village. He is a colourful character who is into a number of businesses. His main work is the illicit Opium trade. He has also been linked with the printing of fake currency. His elder son who is an under suspension policeman, has been indicted for snatching money by using his position. His younger son and his daughter in law have taken things to another level, he was busted on the Canada-Washington State border smuggling 200 KG of Cannabis and Ecstasy pills.