Shishgarh
Shishgarh is a town and a nagar panchayat in Bareilly district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
Shishgarh India ShishMahal | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Nickname(s): Sweet City | |
  Shishgarh Location in Uttar Pradesh, India  Shishgarh Shishgarh (India) | |
| Coordinates: 28.72°N 79.32°E | |
| Country |  |
| 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 |
Geography
Shishgarh is located at 28.72°N 79.32°E.[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
- Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Shishgarh
- "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
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