Mehnagar

Mehnagar
Lakhram Pokhra near
city
Mehnagar
Location in Uttar Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 25°53′N 83°07′E / 25.88°N 83.12°E / 25.88; 83.12Coordinates: 25°53′N 83°07′E / 25.88°N 83.12°E / 25.88; 83.12
Country  India
State Uttar Pradesh
District Azamgarh
Elevation 61 m (200 ft)
Population (2001)
 • Total 13,319
Languages
 • Official Hindi
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)

Mehnagar is a town and a nagar panchayat in Azamgarh district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

Geography

Mehnagar is located at 25°53′N 83°07′E / 25.88°N 83.12°E / 25.88; 83.12.[1] It has an average elevation of 61 metres (200 feet).

Demographics

As of the 2001 Census of India,[2] Mehnagar had a population of 13,319. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Mehnagar has an average literacy rate of 63%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72%, and female literacy is 53%. In Mehnagar, 18% of the population is under 6 years of age.

History

Mehnagar is a historic place situated 20 km from Azamgarh, in Uttar Pradesh. An ancient fort built by King Haribans and a huge pond is the main draw. An annual religious fair held on the ponds known as Madilaha, 3 km away, is attended by large number of people from far and near. This place has seen some development in the recent years with a petrol pump and 2 ATMs opening up.

References

  1. ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Mehnagar
  2. ↑ "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.

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