Biswan

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  ?Biswan
Uttar Pradesh • India
Map indicating the location of Biswan
Location of Biswan
 Biswan 
Coordinates: 27°30′N 81°00′E / 27.5, 81
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Area
• Elevation
• 133 m (436 ft)
District(s) Sitapur
Population 47,746 (2001)

Coordinates: 27°30′N 81°00′E / 27.5, 81 Biswan is a city and a municipal board in Sitapur district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India.

[edit] Geography

Biswan is located at 27.5° N 81.0° E.[1] It has an average elevation of 133 metres (436 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[2] Biswan had a population of 47,746. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Biswan has an average literacy rate of 59%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 65% and female literacy of 53%. 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Biswan
  2. ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.
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