Shishgarh

Shishgarh
India
ShishMahal
Town
Nickname(s): Sweet City
Shishgarh
Location in Uttar Pradesh, India
Shishgarh
Shishgarh (India)
Coordinates: 28°43′N 79°19′E / 28.72°N 79.32°E / 28.72; 79.32Coordinates: 28°43′N 79°19′E / 28.72°N 79.32°E / 28.72; 79.32
Country  India
State Uttar Pradesh
District Bareilly
Founded by Shershah (Tale by oldie)
Government
 • Type Municipal corporation
 • Body Nagar panchayat
Area
 • Total 10 km2 (4 sq mi)
Area rank Largest town in tahseel meerganj
Elevation 174 m (571 ft)
Population (2001)
 • Total 20,672
 • Density 2,100/km2 (5,400/sq mi)
Languages
 • Official Hindi
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registration UP
Website up.gov.in

Shishgarh is a town and a nagar panchayat in Bareilly district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

Geography

Shishgarh is located at 28°43′N 79°19′E / 28.72°N 79.32°E / 28.72; 79.32.[1] It has an average elevation of 174 metres (570 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[2] Shishgarh had a population of 20,672. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Shishgarh has an average literacy rate of 61%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 36%, and female literacy is 27%. In Shishgarh, 20% of the population is under 6 years of age.

References

  1. ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Shishgarh
  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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