Bah
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This article is about the city in India, for the US Military entitlement, see Basic Allowance for Housing
Bah | |
State - District(s) |
Uttar Pradesh - Agra |
Coordinates | |
Area - Elevation |
- 147 m |
Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Population (2001) - Density |
14,593 - |
Bah is a city and a municipal board in Agra district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India.
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India censusGRIndia, Bah had a population of 14,593. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Bah has an average literacy rate of 65%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 59% of the males and 41% of females literate. 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.
It is around 75 km from Agra city.
Bah is also famous for Bateshwarnath Temple (Lord Shiva). November local festival at Bateshwarnath attracts thousands of devotees from nearby areas and states ( Rajasthan & Madhya Pradesh).