Goniana
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{{Use Indian English|date=April 2018}}
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| subdivision_name2 = Bathinda
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Goniana is a Suburban town in Bathinda District in the Indian state of Punjab. It is located about 12 km from Bathinda City on National Highway 54 (NH 54) It is also known as ‘’’Goniana Mandi’’’.
Demographics
Goniana Mandi is a suburb town of Bathinda city in the state of Punjab, India. The language spoken in this town is Punjabi. This is one of the growing towns in Bathinda district. According to the 2001 India census, Goniana Mandi had a population of 22012. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Goniana Mandi has an average literacy rate of 71%, which is higher than the national average of 69.5%: male literacy is 85%, and female literacy is 86%. In Goniana, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
The table below shows the population of different religious groups in Goniana town, as of 2011 census.
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|+Population by religious groups in Goniana town, 2011 censushttps://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/11389, India - C-01: Population by religious community, Punjab - 2011, Goniana (M Cl) !Religion!!Total!!Female!!Male | |||
| Hindu | 9,888 | 4,575 | 5,313 |
| Sikh | 5,213 | 2,445 | 2,768 |
| Muslim | 79 | 23 | 56 |
| Christian | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Buddhist | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Other religions | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Not stated | 21 | 11 | 10 |
| Total | 15,208 | 7,058 | 8,150 |
Several temples, widely known across the state, are located in Goniana; these include Tikana Bhai Jagta Ji Gurudwara, Durga Mata Temple, Ichhapuran Hanumaan temple and Guru Ravidas Mandir.
Other Information
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| Key | Value |
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| Full Name | Goniana Mandi |
| Short Name | GNA |
| District | Bathinda |
| State | Punjab |
| Country | India |
| Latitude (decimal degrees) | 30.3167 |
| Longitude (decimal degrees) | 74.9 |
| DMS Latitude | 30*19’00" |
| DMS Longitude | 74*54’00" |
| Universal Transverse Mercator | DP95 |
| Joint Operation Graphics | NH43-06 |
Notable people
- Amrit Maan
- Roop Records
See also
References
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Category:Cities and towns in Bathinda district
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