Azmatgarh
| Azmatgarh | |
|---|---|
| city | |
  Azmatgarh Location in Uttar Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 26°09′58″N 83°22′01″E / 26.16611°N 83.36694°ECoordinates: 26°09′58″N 83°22′01″E / 26.16611°N 83.36694°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Azamgarh |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 11,101 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Azmatgarh is a town and a nagar panchayat in Azamgarh district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India.
History
The history of Azmatgarh is very ancient. It is the birthplace of freedom fighter brothers like Goga Shah and Bhikkhi Shah. The town has services such as schools, colleges, hospitals, banks and many Hi-Tech facilities. The majority of the population are adherents of Hinduism.
Employment
Textile and handloom is a flourishing industry in Azmatgarh. This town is also famous for its players in sports like Football & Cricket.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[1] Azmatgarh had a population of 11,101. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Azmatgarh has an average literacy rate of 42%, lower than the national average of 75.5%; with 85% of the males and 70% of females literate. 21% of the population is under 6 years of age.
References
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
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