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Mahrajganj, Azamgarh

Coordinates: 26°16′N 83°07′E / 26.267°N 83.117°E / 26.267; 83.117
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Mahrajganj
Town
Mahrajganj is located in Uttar Pradesh
Mahrajganj
Mahrajganj
Location in Uttar Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 26°16′N 83°07′E / 26.267°N 83.117°E / 26.267; 83.117
Country India
StateUttar Pradesh
DistrictAzamgarh
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
6,735
Languages
 • OfficialHindi,Avadhi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationUP 50

Maharajganj is a town and a nagar panchayat in Azamgarh district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is connected to National Highway 233B (India), linking Azamgarh to Rajesultanpur.

Demographics

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Religions in Maharajganj, Azamgarh
Religion Percent
Hindus
92%
Muslims
08%
Jains
0%
Others†
0%
Distribution of religions
Includes Sikhs (0.0%), Buddhists (<0.0%).

As of 2011[1] Maharajganj had a population of 6,735. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Maharajganj has an average literacy rate of 67.93%, higher than the national average of 64.8%. Male literacy is 73%, and female literacy is 62.4%. In Maharajganj, 14% of the population is under 6.

Geography

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Maharajganj is located within 6 km of Rajesultanpur and 24 km of Azamgarh. Maharajganj is situated on the southern side of the river Chhoti Saryu,

Transport

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National Highway 233B (India) connects Azamgarh, Rajesultanpur, Gorakhpur and Muradpur to Mahrajganj.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "Census of India 2011: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 14 November 2018.