Sikanderpur, Uttar Pradesh

Sikandarpur
सिकन्दरपुर
Mafio ka sahar
City
Sikandarpur
Location in Uttar Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 26°02′N 84°03′E / 26.033°N 84.050°E / 26.033; 84.050Coordinates: 26°02′N 84°03′E / 26.033°N 84.050°E / 26.033; 84.050
Country  India
State Uttar Pradesh
District Ballia
Founded by Raja Sikandar
Named for Raja Sikandar
Government
 • Type Democratic Town Area
 • Body Government of Uttar Pradesh
Population (2001)
 • Total 21,790
Languages
 • Official Hindi
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registration UP60

Sikandarpur is a town and a Nagar Panchayat in Ballia in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It was founded and later named by Raja Sikandar. In past it was the well known center of perfume trade.[1]

As of the 2001 Census of India,[2] Sikandarpur had a population of 21,790. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Sikandarpur has an average literacy rate of 58%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 65%, and female literacy is 49%. In Sikandarpur, 18% of the population is under 6 years of age. It is surrounded by Ghaghra river from north.

Sikandarpur is famous for perfumes like Gulab Jal, Keora Jal, Jasmine oil, Rose oil and Attar. Several type of flowers are cultivated there.[3]

In Sikandarpur, the places to visit are Kila Ka Pokhra, Jama Masjid, Maa Jalpa-Kalpa Mandir, Karbala and more places. There is atmosphere of Hindu-Muslim unity as there is Saraswati Shishu Mandir (a RSS School) and Darul Uloom madarsa situated nearby.

It is well connected by Road from two nearest Railway Station (Ballia and Belthara Road). It is 35–38 km from Ballia railway station and approximate 25–30 km from Belthara Road Railway station.

Politics

Sikanderpur actively participated in jana-aandolan led by JP Narayan during emergency. Sikanderpur comes in Salempur constituency and Ravindra Kushawaha is the MP (BJP).

Geography

Sikanderpur is surrounded by River Ghaghra from north and mostly plains in other directions. Climatic conditions are usually harsh as temperature varies from 45 °C in summer to 7 °C in winters.

Cuisine

Famous dishes in Sikanderpur are Jalebi, Gulab shakari and traditional Thali having Roti [Bhati-Chokha], Daal and Sabji.

References

  1. ↑ V. N. Vashist; B. K. Bahl (1978). The Essential Oil and Perfumery Industry in North India. Essential Oil Association of India. p. 21.
  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.
  3. ↑ S. C. Dey (1996). Fragrant Flowers for Homes and Gardens, Trade and Industry. Abhinav Publications. pp. 139–. ISBN 978-81-7017-335-9.


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