Saidpur, Badaun

Saidpur is a town and a nagar panchayat in Badaun district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

Geography

Saidpur is located at . It has an average elevation of 70 metres (229 feet). Like all Indian weather, Saidpur also have 3 seasons: the rains, winter and summer. In summer (April-June) temperature is almost Min 40 degree Max 50 Degree, and in winter sometimes its below 2 degree, all seasons are joyful, specially after winter and before summer, which is called spring. In this season (February to March) temperature is about 15-20 degree.

Demographics

As of 2001^[update] India census^[1], Saidpur had a population of 13,717. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Saidpur has an average literacy rate of 40%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 46%, and female literacy is 33%. In Saidpur, 18% of the population is under 6 years of age. As per the latest calculation in 2007, 90% of population is Muslim and 10% is Hindu.

Culture

All Islamic festivals are important to the people of Saidpur, Specially Moharram and Ramzaan. These people celebrates Eid-e-miladunnabi, Eid-ul adha and Eid-ul fitr. As per the belief maximum are Ahle-sunnat wal-Jama-at. There are total 11 Mosques and 2 Tamples in the town. Apart from this the holy shrine of Mr. Sayed Ashraf Ali Nazaf (known as Nazaf Shah Dada Miyan) is also located in the Town.

Deepawali and holi also can be seen, Hindu and Muslim families are maintaining good relationship. They celebrates both festivals together.

In short its nice small place to stay, you can enjoy village life and agricultural activities. Wheat, Rice, Sunflower, Mangoes, and all type of Daals are important crops.

Saidpur people abroad

Since last 10 years or so, hundreds of people from Saidpur have been to different places all over the world. Most of them settled in Mumbai and Saudi Arabia. Recently a few people went to Australia and Malaysia; some of them are in Singapore as well. In Mumbai Saidpur people are basically involved in business major in fruits, the places in Mumbai acquired by these people are Byculla fruit market, Nagpada fruit market, and Crawford market. Recently these people have managed to get a good reputation in Mumbai.

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