Sangrur

Sangrur

India
      town, southeastern Punjab state, northwestern India. The town was founded in the 17th century and became the capital of the former independent state of Jind. In 1948 it became part of India. Sangrur is an agricultural market with some light industry, including hand-loom weaving and handicrafts. There are good road and rail connections with the rest of Punjab and with neighbouring states. Sangrur lies in a region that is largely flat and dry, with a large area under irrigation. The principal crops in the area are wheat, cotton, gram (chickpeas), and millet. Pop. (2001) 77,989.

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