Dhanaura

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  ?Dhanaura
Uttar Pradesh • India
Map indicating the location of Dhanaura
Location of Dhanaura
Coordinates: 28°58′N 78°15′E / 28.97, 78.25
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Area
Elevation

• 212 m (696 ft)
District(s) Jyotiba Phule Nagar
Population 24,465 (2001)

Coordinates: 28°58′N 78°15′E / 28.97, 78.25 Dhanaura is a city and a municipal board in Jyotiba Phule Nagar district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India.

[edit] Geography

Dhanaura is located at 28.97° N 78.25° E[1]. It has an average elevation of 212 metres (695 feet). This is a good city for living. This city is a superb example of communal harmony and has a very central location. Major cities like Meerut, Moradabad, Ghaziabad, New Delhi, Bareilly are just 50-150 Ks from here. Being very near to river Holy Ganga, (appx 7 to 8 km) there is abundant water supply.

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census[2], Dhanaura had a population of 24,465. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Dhanaura has an average literacy rate of 58%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 66% and, female literacy is 49%. In Dhanaura, 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.come for The main source of income here is the trading of commodities. Thats the reason that this place is known as Mandi Dhanaura. Apart from commodities the trade of jewellery and cloths are the other major source of income. This place is head quarters of Narain Group, who has their factory Narain Ter

[edit] References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Dhanaura
  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.