Sultanganj
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Sultanganj सुल्तानगंज |
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 Sultanganj
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| Coordinates: 25°14′46″N 86°44′17″E / 25.246°N 86.738°ECoordinates: 25°14′46″N 86°44′17″E / 25.246°N 86.738°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Bihar |
| District | Bhagalpur |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 41,812 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Angika Hindi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 813213 |
Sultanganj is a city located in the Bhagalpur district of the Indian state of Bihar. It is situated on the south bank of Ganga river, 25 km west of Bhagalpur city at 25°14'23"N 86°43'48"E.
As of 2001[update] India census, Sultanganj had a population of 41,812. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Sultanganj has an average literacy rate of 52%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 60%, and female literacy is 43%. In Sultanganj, 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Shravani Mela is a month-long festival which is celebrated in July - August of every year by devotees of Lord Shiva.
Sultanganj has immense contribution to the Buddha art and culture also and it is reflected in beautiful Sultanganj Buddha, found at the site of a Buddhist Vihara during the construction of the Railway Station.
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