Hamirpur, Uttar Pradesh
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Hamirpur हमीरपुर |
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 Hamirpur
Hamirpur
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| Coordinates: 25°57′N 80°09′E / 25.95°N 80.15°ECoordinates: 25°57′N 80°09′E / 25.95°N 80.15°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Hamirpur |
| Incorporated | 1937 |
| Elevation | 80 m (260 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 38,035 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Vehicle registration | UP |
| Website | www |
Hamirpur is a city and a municipal board in Hamirpur district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is the administrative headquarters of Hamirpur district.
According to the Central Statistical Organisation the district covers 4,121.9 km2, it is named after King Hamir.
Hamirpur itself has no train connectivity and no degree college for boys. This is very peaceful place with no evidences of any turmoil or riots so far, recently.
Hamirpur is located at 25°57′N 80°09′E / 25.95°N 80.15°E. It has an average elevation of 80 metres (262 feet).
Hills in the south outcrops of gneiss rocks cluster into low ranges, covered for the most part with stunted jungle. This is followed by a more level tract in which the hills grow sparser. Now most of the hill area comes under the district of Mahobha.
Yamuna : this river forms the north boundary of the district. The river first touches the district at the village Haraulipur in tehsil Hamirpur, where it forms a sudden loop. Flowing then east to Jamrehi Tir, it curves abruptly south to Sikrohi and then continues south-east part Hamirpur to Baragaon where the Betwa joins it. Its length in Hamirpur district is approximately 56 km.
Betwa : this river flows along the north-western border of the district from the point where the Dhasan joins it to the village of Kuprat separating tehsil Rath from district Jalaun. It enters the district near the village of Beri and flows separating tehsils Rath and Maudaha from tehsil Hamirpur. Its length in Hamirpur district is approximately 65 km.
Other rivers in the district are Dhasaan, Barma, Ken, Chndraval and Pandwaha. These rivers are used for irrigation purpose. A dam named Swami Bramhananad Dam (Moudaha Dam) has been constructed on the river Barma.
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