Kamalganj
| Kamalganj | |
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| city | |
 Kamalganj
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| Coordinates: 27°16′N 79°39′E / 27.27°N 79.65°ECoordinates: 27°16′N 79°39′E / 27.27°N 79.65°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Farrukhabad |
| Elevation | 135 m (443 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 14,659 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Kamalganj is a town and a nagar panchayat in Farrukhabad district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The town is one of the key contributors to Potato production in the district. Kamalganj was named after Muslim religion promoter and social worker 'Kamal Baba'.
Kamalganj is located at 27°16′N 79°39′E / 27.27°N 79.65°E. It has an average elevation of 135 metres (442 feet).
As of 2001[update] India census, Kamalganj had a population of 14,659. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Kamalganj has an average literacy rate of 56%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 62%, and female literacy is 50%. In Kamalganj, 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Being one of the major towns of Farrukhabad, Kamalganj remains to be influenced by district culture. So called 'Farrukhabadi' dialect of Hindi is observable among local people along with Muslim majority speaking Urdu. Festival of colours, Holi is celebrated for eight days in the town, unlike almost all places in India. This whole eight-day celebration is known as 'Holi Milan', locally. Other prominently observed festivals in the town are Diwali and Eid. In last few years, public celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi has also came in light.
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