Konch
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  Konch Location in Uttar Pradesh, India  Konch Konch (India) | |
| Coordinates: 25°59′N 79°09′E / 25.98°N 79.15°ECoordinates: 25°59′N 79°09′E / 25.98°N 79.15°E | |
| Country |
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| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Jalaun |
| Elevation | 141 m (463 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 78,587 |
| • Rank | 2nd in the district |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, Bundeli |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 285205 |
| Telephone code | 05165 |
| Vehicle registration | UP 92 |
| Sex ratio |
1000:976 unlocode = ♂/♀ |
| Website | jalaun.nic.in |
Konch is a big market city and a municipal board in Jalaun district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Konch is the second largest city of the district followed by Jalaun.
Geography
Konch is now developing as per the present scenario. It is one of the center of business in district Jalaun. It is a city with its history back in Ramayan era, this place has also been described in Vedas as a place famous for presence of a number of Kronch birds. It has India's shortest broad gauge railway line between Konch and Ait known as 'Ait-Konch Shuttle'. It is 26 (approx.) km far from the city of Orai, where the headquarters of the district is situated.
Demographics
As of 2011 India census,[1] Konch had a population of around 78,587. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Konch has an average literacy rate of 65%, more than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 70%, and female literacy is 60%. In Konch, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Famous events
Konch is famous for the oldest Ramlila and Dussehra celebration.
The Ramlila play is 160 year old and also has its name in Limca book of world records.
It is also famous for its smallest railway line which is only 13 kilometer long by the name of ait-konch shuttle. It is india's smallest railway line....
References
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.