Khemkaran
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Khem Karan is a
It was the site of a
History
Khem Karan is an old town. It was visited by
Many of the town's residents migrated from nearby villages between 1947 and 1965, such as Nathuwala, Qadiwind, Rohiwal, and Sehjra. The town's Muslim residents migrated primarily to the city of Kasur, 8 km away in Pakistan.
The town used to be accessible to the city of
India-Pakistan war of 1965
The tank battles of 1965 form part of military history as the most intense armored battles between
Demographics
As of 2011[update] India census,[3] Khem Karan had a population of 13,446. Males constituted 55% and females 45%. Khem Karan has an average literacy rate of 61.55%, lower than the state average of 75.84%: male literacy is 67%, and female literacy is 54.85%. In Khem Karan, 12.14% of the population is under 6 years of age.
The table below shows the population of different religious groups in Khem Karan town and their gender ratio, as of 2011 census.
Religion | Total | Female | Male | Gender ratio |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sikh | 9,103 | 4,276 | 4,827 | 885 |
Hindu | 3,397 | 1,355 | 2,042 | 663 |
Christian | 795 | 375 | 420 | 892 |
Muslim | 73 | 19 | 54 | 351 |
Buddhist | 4 | 0 | 4 | -- |
Jain | 2 | 0 | 2 | -- |
Other religions | 1 | 0 | 1 | -- |
Not stated | 71 | 31 | 40 | 775 |
Total | 13,446 | 6,056 | 7,390 | 819 |
Geography
It is located 56km from Tarn Taran Sahib. It is in Tarn Taran district.
Politics
The city is part of the
Tourism
In this village is the mausoleum (mazaar) of Sufi saint known as Pir Baba Sheikh Brahm. Twice in a year a fair (mela) is held there.
Economy
Khemkaran is mostly an agricultural village.
Notable people
References
- ISBN 0-8014-3210-3.
- ^ Rakshak, Bharat. "Page 15" (PDF). Official History. Times of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 June 2011. Retrieved 14 July 2011.
- ^ "Census of India 2011: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2013.
- ^ https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/11389, India - C-01: Population by religious community, Punjab - 2011, Khem Karan (NP)