Gokul
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A temple in Gokul
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 Gokul
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| Coordinates: 27°27′N 77°43′E / 27.45°N 77.72°ECoordinates: 27°27′N 77°43′E / 27.45°N 77.72°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Mathura |
| Elevation | 163 m (535 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 4,041 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Gokul is a municipality (or nagar panchayat) in the Mathura district of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is located 15 km south-east of Mathura. Hindus believe that Lord Krishna spent his childhood in Gokula. Also refer to the Krishna Charit Manas.
Gokul is located at 27°27′N 77°43′E / 27.45°N 77.72°E. It has an average elevation of 163 metres (534 feet).
As of 2001[update] India census, Gokul had a population of 4041. Males constitute 55% of the population and females 45%. Gokul has an average literacy rate of 60%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 68%, and female literacy is 49%. In Gokul, 18% of the population is under 8 years of age.
Gokul is located at 27°27′N 77°43′E / 27.45°N 77.72°E. It has an average elevation of 163 metres (534 feet).
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