Sheoganj

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Coordinates: 25.15° N 73.07° E

Sheoganj
Sheoganj
State  - District(s)	Rajasthan  - Sirohi
Coordinates	25.15° N 73.07° E
Area  - Elevation	- 260 m
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Population (2001)  - Density	24,785  -

Sheoganj is a town in Sirohi District of Rajasthan state in India .Sheoganj is the tehsil headquarters of the tehsil by the same name .The nearest raiway station is Jawai Bandh.Sumerpur town in 2 km from Sheoganj and Falna and Ranakpur are within 1 hour drive from here.

Contents 1 Geography 2 Demographics 3 Fairs and festivals 4 References 5 External links

[edit] Geography

Sheoganj is located at 25.15° N 73.07° E^[1]. It has an average elevation of 260 metres (853 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census^GRIndia, Sheoganj had a population of 24,785. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Sheoganj has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 77%, and female literacy is 56%. In Sheoganj, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] Fairs and festivals

Many fairs are held in Sheoganj and its surrounding areas.They are:

• Gautam Ji on Chautila Hill ,fair is of meena community devoted to Gautam Rishi celebrated on 13 th April of every year.
• Kambeshwar Mahadev on Kanakolar hill ,dedicated to Lord Shiva.
• Vambeshwar Mahadev at Jadoli Veer
• Jagnath Fair at Sheoganj town.
• Pabuji Fair on the river bed of Jawai river , celeberated by mainly bhils.

[edit] References

1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Sheoganj

[edit] External links

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Coordinates: 25°09′N 73°04′E