Karanpur tehsil
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Karanpur Tehsil
कर्णपुर तहसील | |
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| Country | India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| District | Sri Ganganagar |
| Headquarters | Karanpur city |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 146,878 |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Karanpur tehsil is one of the nine tehsils in Sri Ganganagar district, Rajasthan.[1] It is located in the north-western part of the district. The city of Karanpur serves as the headquarters of the tehsil. Its north-western border adjoins Bahawalnagar district in Pakistani Punjab. To the east, it is bordered by Shriganganagar tehsil and Padampur tehsil, and to the south by Raisinghnagar tehsil.[2]
Geography
The tehsil is predominantly flat, characterised by rich Alluvial soil, with some areas featuring sandy soil.
Agriculture
The crops in the area include wheat, barley, guar, cotton, moong, sugarcane, and mustard. Some areas also grow kinnow and mangoes.
Demographics
According to the 2011 census of India, the population of Karanpur Tehsil is 146,878, with 77,193 males and 69,685 females. The rural areas are primarily inhabited by agricultural tribes, predominantly Jat Sikhs from clans such as Sidhu, Sandhu, Sooch, Sidubrar, Bains, Pandher, Dhillon, Gill, and Dhaliwal. The city is mainly inhabited by Aroras, Brahmins, and Banias.[clarification needed]
SC & ST includes meghwal, meenas, nayak, etc.
Literacy
According to the 2011 census of India, Karanpur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 60.09%, with 67.27% literacy among males and 52.15% literacy among females.
References
- ↑ Census of India, 1981: Census atlas. Controller of Publications. 1983. p. 26.
- ↑ "Karanpur Tehsil Population Ganganagar , Rajasthan, List of Villages & Towns in Karanpur Tehsil". Censusindia2011.com. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
