Shohratgarh
| Shohratgarh | |
|---|---|
| city | |
  Shohratgarh Location in Uttar Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 27°23′29″N 82°57′28″E / 27.391512°N 82.957680°ECoordinates: 27°23′29″N 82°57′28″E / 27.391512°N 82.957680°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Siddharthnagar |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 8,336 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, Bhojpuri, Awadhi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 272205 |
| Vehicle registration | UP 55 |
| Distance from New Delhi | 780 kilometres (480 mi) ES |
| Website |
sidharthnagar |
Shohratgarh is a tehsil and nagar panchayat in Siddharthnagar district within Indian state of Uttar Pradesh and adjacent to Nepal.
Demographics
As of 2001, the India census has stated that the population of Shohratgarh is 8,336.[1] Males constitute about 52 percent of the total population and females 48 percent. The literacy rate of Shohratgarh is about 60 percent, higher than the national average of 59.5 percent. Male literacy is 67 percent, and female literacy is 51 percent. In Shohratgarh, 17 percent of the population is under six years of age.it minority dominated area.
There is a palace in Shohratgarh belongs to Raja of Shohratgarh. Shivpati College is also here.
Transport
Shohratgarh railway station (station code–SOT) is located on the way to Gorakhpur from Gonda via loop line and meter gauge (now converted to broad gauge from Shohratgarh to Gorakhpur) of Indian Railway and Buddhist circuit road, the transport facility of Uttar Pradesh. The Gorakhpur–Gonda loop line is now under the process of conversion to broad gauge.
Education
Shohratgarh is well known for its educational facilities. It has Shiva Pati Intermediate College for Education till 10+2 having streams as Literature, Science (Maths and Biology in 10+2), Agriculture, etc. The town has Shiva Pati Post Graduate College (UP Government aided) for Graduation and PG having different streams as Literature, Maths and Bio. PG College also offers B.Ed. course.
Business
The agriculture related products are found in the market al large for business and trade. Several shops are located in the mid of this town for marketable purpose. The money transactions are solely done through the public sector banks:
- State Bank of India is located on Ban Ganga Road (Near Ban Ganga crossing) heading towards Barhni.
- Punjab National Bank is situated in the premises of Shiva Pati PG College (Behind the Shohratgarh Railway station).
Social activities
Shohratgarh Environmental Society (SES) is a well-known organization located in the town that advocates for environmental protection. SES also works on issue of agriculture,livelihood,health, education, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene.
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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