Lalganj | |
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Town | |
Location in Uttar Pradesh, India | |
Coordinates: 26°07′40″N 80°47′08″E / 26.12766°N 80.7855°ECoordinates: 26°07′40″N 80°47′08″E / 26.12766°N 80.7855°E | |
Country |
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State | Uttar Pradesh |
District | Raebareli |
Government | |
• MP | Sonia Gandhi |
Elevation | 142 m (466 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 21,142 |
Languages | |
• Official | Hindi |
Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
PIN | 229206 |
Vehicle registration | up33 |
Sex ratio | 75.5 ♂/♀ |
Website | up |
Lalganj is a town with nagar panchayat in Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is developing rapidly due to the Rail Coach Factory. Lalganj has the largest railway station in Raebareli district. It is located on the way from Kanpur to Raebareli/Allahabad and Lucknow to Fatehpur.
Lalganj is located at 25°01′N 82°22′E / 25.02°N 82.37°E. It has an average elevation of 142 metres (465 feet).
As of 2001[update] India census, Lalganj had a population of 21,135. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Lalganj has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 65%. In Lalganj, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Famous places are 'Tejgaon Complex' located at main road and Hanuman temple that is located at Behta Chauraha (square). About 67 high schools provide basic education and there are many schools for secondary education as well. There is a post graduate college which offers various courses. The small distance from [Rae Bareli] allows students to study there as well.