Sambhal district
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| Sambhal district | |
|---|---|
| District of Uttar Pradesh | |
| Country | India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Administrative division | Moradabad |
| Headquarters | Sambhal |
| Tehsils | Sambhal, Chandausi, Gunnaur |
| Government | |
| • Lok Sabha constituencies | Sambhal |
| • Assembly seats | Sambhal, Asmoli, Chandausi, Gunnaur |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 22.17 lakhs |
| Demographics | |
| • Literacy | 57% |
| • Sex ratio | 78% |
Sambhal district is a district of Uttar Pradesh state of India. It was announced on 23 July 2012 as one of three new districts in the state. It was formerly named "Bhimnagar".[1]
The district headquarter location is in Sambal.[2] Sambhal district is a part of Moradabad division.[3]
References
- ↑ UP: Protest in Sambhal Over Change of District's Name
- ↑ "Bandh in Sambhal over location of new district headquarters". Retrieved 2012-10-27.
- ↑ "UP gets three new districts: Prabuddhanagar, Panchsheel Nagar, Bhimnagar". The Indian Express. 29 September 2011. Retrieved 2 October 2011.
External links
- "Official Website District Sambhal". Sambhal District.
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