Chiraiyakot
| Chiraiyakot | |
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  Chiraiyakot Location in Uttar Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 26°02′N 83°34′E / 26.03°N 83.56°ECoordinates: 26°02′N 83°34′E / 26.03°N 83.56°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Mau |
| Elevation | 66 m (217 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 38,652 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 276129 |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/groups/chiraiyakot/ |
Chiraiyakot is a town in Mau district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The main town has two markets. One is called More and the other one is called Takiya. The market at More is much bigger and one can buy almost every things there. The old Chiraiyakote town is segmented in different Mohallas. The most prominent one is Sarai Mohalla which is the first Mohall when you enter Chiraiyakote from the More Road. The other Mohallas are Paschim, Purab and Mahatwana. The original inhabitants who normally live in the older parts of the town,are very cultured and generally well educated. This town is associated with many nearby villages. The prominent villages are 'Rasulpur',Fattepur, Ausatpur, Raipur(Paliya),Mathiya, Manajit, Brahim Chak, Sirsa,Sarounda,Aldemau,Karmi,Khurdkarmi, Raipur etc.This is a historical place and has history dating back to 300 years. The town having mix of Hindu and Muslim religion. It is 28 KM for from Azamgarh city and 36 KM far from MAU city. It is situated on the state highway between Azamgarh and Gazipur.As per Bharatiya Sankriti here is a very old fort of Maharaja "Chirai".You will get more cultured people where we feel the Bharatiya Sanskriti glimps.Agriculturaly and greenry is the most sound factor here where you will get minor pollution, more peace and sound health.The people belong to this town are spread in many cities of India and regularly come to get mental peace and physically strength.The most poplular Indian dress "Sari-Banarasi Sari" manufactures here that has a great fame in the world.The great and brave people belong to this town always serve their country by joining in Indian Army etc. Nearest Railway station is "Dullahapur". The history of Dullahapur has story of brave soilders.
Language
Here people generally speak Bhojpuri, Hindi and Urdu language. In schools and colleges student use Hindi for communication. They also try to speak English, however, it is not commonly used.
Geography
Chiraiyakot is located at 26°02′N 83°34′E / 26.03°N 83.56°E. It has an average elevation of 66 metres (217 feet).
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, Chiraiyakot had a population of 38652. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Chiraiyakot has an average literacy rate of 64%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 70%, and female literacy is 59%. In Chiraiyakot, 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.
School/College
Rashtriya Inter College :The oldest government Inter college of the town.It is situated on State Highway Azamgarh-Ghazipur main Road. Sri Krishna Vidyapeeth High school also known as Yadav School on Muhammadabad Road. The English medium School on CBSE pattern and NCERT based in chiraiyakote town is Sant Belal School established in 1989 under hazrat balal education and welfare society. Now many colleges and schools have opened in Chiraiyakote. Parvez ahmad Khan owner of Sajida Public School(pks public school)the only private cbse affiliated schools in town for Kids, It also has a branch of Inter College for women which are run under Ideal Education Society. many coaching center for higher studies. Banks & atm's open here.
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