Wazirganj

Wazirganj (Hindi: वज़ीरगंज, Urdu: وزیر گنج) is a town and a nagar panchayat in Badaun District in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

Wazirganj

Bhawaniganj
Town
Wazirganj
Location in Uttar Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 28.22°N 79.05°E / 28.22; 79.05
Country India
StateUttar Pradesh
DistrictBadaun
Area
  Total4 km2 (2 sq mi)
Elevation
174 m (571 ft)
Population
 (2001)
  Total17,452
  Density4,400/km2 (11,000/sq mi)
Languages
  OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationUP 24

Geography

Wazirganj is located at 28.22°N 79.05°E / 28.22; 79.05.[1] It has an average elevation of 174 metres (570 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[2] Wazirganj had a population of 17,452. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Wazirganj has an average literacy rate of 42%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 51%, and female literacy is 32%. In Wazirganj, 19% of the population is under 6 years of age.


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