Mainpuri
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Mainpuri मैनपुरी |
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 Mainpuri
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| Coordinates: 27°14′N 79°01′E / 27.23°N 79.02°ECoordinates: 27°14′N 79°01′E / 27.23°N 79.02°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Mainpuri |
| Elevation | 153 m (502 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 150,007 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 205001 |
| Telephone code | 05672 |
| Vehicle registration | UP-84 |
| Website | www |
Mainpuri is a city and a municipal board in Mainpuri district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is the administrative headquarters of the Mainpuri district and is situated to the north-east of Agra and is 270 km from New Delhi. Mainpuri forms part of ancient legendary region of Lord Krishna's land called Braj.
Mainpuri railway station is the nearest railway station. The closest civil airport is at Agra, which is 109 km away.
Per provisional data of 2011 census, Mainpuri urban agglomeration had a population of 133,078, out of which males were 69,788 and females were 63,290. The literacy rate was 85.66 per cent.
In Mainpuri, 35% of the 12.3 lakh voters are Yadavs, who are the most dominant caste in Mainpuri. The other dominant castes are the Shakya, Rajputs, Bhrahmins, SCs and Muslims.
As of 2001[update] India census, Mainpuri had a population of 89,535. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Mainpuri has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74%, and female literacy is 64%. In Mainpuri, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age. People speak Kannauji and Braj Bhasha in day to day communication.
The city has some very old and popular Hindu temples. These include Sheetla Devi Temple, where every year during March/April, a Rural Exhibition-cum-Trade Fair is held for 20 days. Bhimsen Mandir is an ancient Shiva temple and "Falahari Ashram" situated on Jyoti-Devi Road has very rare Statue of Goddess Durga with 18 Arms.Another ancient Shiv temple is Chandeshwar Mandir situated on chandeshwar road,the road begins from maharaja Tej Singh chuarah, near the bridge of river Isan, and terminates on Ashram road. Also located on Devi road are twin Shiv Temples of Kale Mahadev and Shweat Mahadev. Hanuman Temple situated on old Tehsil Road is visited by thousands on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
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