Goniana Explained

Goniana
Settlement Type:Town
Pushpin Map:India Punjab#India
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Punjab, India
Coordinates:30.3229°N 74.9234°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Punjab
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Bathinda
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Total:12812
Population As Of:2001
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Punjabi
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:151201
Area Code Type:Telephone code
Area Code:164
Registration Plate:PB 03

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.

Population by religious groups in Goniana town, 2011 census[1] !Religion!!Total!!Female!!Male
Hindu9,8884,5755,313
Sikh5,2132,4452,768
Muslim792356
Christian532
Buddhist101
Other religions110
Not stated211110
Total15,2087,0588,150

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

Key Value
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"
DP95
Joint Operation Graphics NH43-06

Notable people

See also

Notes and References

  1. https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/11389, India - C-01: Population by religious community, Punjab - 2011, Goniana (M Cl)