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{{Use Indian English|date=January 2015}} | {{Use Indian English|date=January 2015}} | ||
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2015}} | {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2015}} | ||
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| name | | name = Sherkot | ||
| native_name | | native_name = | ||
| native_name_lang | | native_name_lang = | ||
| other_name | | other_name = | ||
| nickname | | nickname = | ||
| settlement_type | | settlement_type = city | ||
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| pushpin_map | | pushpin_map = India Uttar Pradesh | ||
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| pushpin_map_caption | | pushpin_map_caption = Location in Uttar Pradesh, India | ||
| coordinates | | coordinates = {{coord|29.35|N|78.58|E|display=inline,title}} | ||
| subdivision_type | | subdivision_type = Country | ||
| subdivision_name | | subdivision_name = {{flag|India}} | ||
| subdivision_type1 | | subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] | ||
| subdivision_name1 | | subdivision_name1 = [[Uttar Pradesh]] | ||
| subdivision_type2 | | subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | ||
| subdivision_name2 | | subdivision_name2 = [[Bijnor district|Bijnor]] | ||
| established_title | | established_title = <!-- Established --> | ||
| established_date | | established_date = | ||
| founder | | founder = [[Sher Shah Suri]] | ||
| named_for | | named_for = | ||
| government_type | | government_type = Democracy | ||
| governing_body | | governing_body = Sherkot Nagar Palika Parishad | ||
| leader_title1 | | leader_title1 = [[Chairperson]] | ||
| leader_name1 | | leader_name1 = Shabnam Naz | ||
| unit_pref | | unit_pref = Metric | ||
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| area_rank | | area_rank = | ||
| area_total_km2 | | area_total_km2 = | ||
| elevation_footnotes | | elevation_footnotes = | ||
| elevation_m | | elevation_m = 203 | ||
| population_total | | population_total = 62,226 | ||
| population_as_of | | population_as_of = 2011 | ||
| population_rank | | population_rank = | ||
| population_density_km2 | | population_density_km2 = auto | ||
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| population_footnotes | | population_footnotes = <ref name="2011 census data">{{cite web|title=Census of India Search details |url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=125816|publisher=censusindia.gov.in|access-date=10 May 2015}}</ref> | ||
| demographics1_title1 | | demographics1_title1 = Official | ||
| demographics1_info1 | | demographics1_info1 = [[Hindi language|Hindi]], [[Urdu]] | ||
| timezone1 | | timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | ||
| utc_offset1 | | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | ||
| postal_code_type | | postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] | ||
| postal_code | | postal_code = 246747 | ||
| area_code_type | | area_code_type = Telephone code | ||
| area_code | | area_code = 01344 | ||
| registration_plate | | registration_plate = UP 20 | ||
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'''Sherkot''', {{lang-ur|{{Nastaliq|شیرکوٹ}}}}),({{lang-hi|शेरकोट}}), is a city and [[Municipal board]] in the [[Bijnor district|Bijnor]] of the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Uttar Pradesh]]. | '''Sherkot''', {{lang-ur|{{Nastaliq|شیرکوٹ}}}}),({{lang-hi|शेरकोट}}), is a city and [[Municipal board]] in the [[Bijnor district|Bijnor]] of the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Uttar Pradesh]]. | ||
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==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
The Indian [[census]] of 2011<ref> | The Indian [[census]] of 2011<ref>http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=125816 {{Dead link|date=May 2022}}</ref> showed that Sherkot had a population of 62,226 with males constituting 52% and females 48%. Sherkot has an average literacy rate of 58%, lower than the national average of 74.09% with male literacy at 62% and female 53%. 16% of the population is under 6 years of age. | ||
==Villages on the Kalagarh Road (NH-74)== | ==Villages on the Kalagarh Road (NH-74)== | ||
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==Further reading== | ==Further reading== | ||
* ''Sir Sayyid Ahmad Khan's History of the Bijnor Rebellion'', by [[Sayyid Ahmad Khan]]. Published by Idarah-i Adabiyat-i Dlli, | * ''Sir Sayyid Ahmad Khan's History of the Bijnor Rebellion'', by [[Sayyid Ahmad Khan]]. Published by Idarah-i Adabiyat-i Dlli, 1992. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 21:05, 5 May 2022
Sherkot | |
|---|---|
city | |
  Sherkot Location in Uttar Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 29°21′N 78°35′E / 29.35°N 78.58°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Bijnor |
| Founded by | Sher Shah Suri |
| Government | |
| • Type | Democracy |
| • Body | Sherkot Nagar Palika Parishad |
| • Chairperson | Shabnam Naz |
| Elevation | 203 m (666 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 62,226 |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 246747 |
| Telephone code | 01344 |
| Vehicle registration | UP 20 |
Sherkot, Urdu: شیرکوٹ),(Hindi: शेरकोट), is a city and Municipal board in the Bijnor of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
History[edit | edit source]
Sherkot, was founded by Emperor Sher Shah Suri, an Afghan ruler of the Sur Dynasty, who ruled North India from 1540 AD to 1545 AD after defeating Humayun, a Mughal emperor.[2] Under the reign of Akbar, it was the main town of the pargana region and was attacked in 1805 by Muhammad Amir Khan, a Pathan invader. Later, during the Indian Rebellion of 1857 it was the scene of battle between loyalists and rebels. The first Battle of Sherkot took place on 28 July 1857 and the second on 5 August.[3]
Up to 1844, it was headquarters of the tehsil, or district and later became a part of the Dhampur tehsil. In 1901, it had a population of 14,999[4][5] Shershah Suri Is called the father of Sherkot.
Geography[edit | edit source]
Sherkot is located at 29°21′N 78°35′E / 29.35°N 78.58°E.[6] It has an average elevation of 203 metres (666 feet).
River[edit | edit source]
- Kho Beraj
Kho Beraj is only river in Sherkot. This is also known as RamGanga or Ramanga in local language. This river provides water for irrigation.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
The Indian census of 2011[7] showed that Sherkot had a population of 62,226 with males constituting 52% and females 48%. Sherkot has an average literacy rate of 58%, lower than the national average of 74.09% with male literacy at 62% and female 53%. 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Villages on the Kalagarh Road (NH-74)[edit | edit source]
- Bhanoti Village
- Hafsabad
- Ledar Pur
- Mubarakpur
- Gamarhi
- Bhutpuri
- Akhbrabad
- Bhikka Wala
- Ramsa Wala
- Alampur Gawari
- Aaraji Kandla
Village Ledar Pur is about 6 km from Sherkot on the way to Kaalagarh on National Highway 74. Ramganga is about 2 km from this village toward Kaalagarh. It is a small village with no more than fifty houses. This village is combined with Mubarak Pur for the purpose of election of Graam Pradhan. Bhikkawala is a village, about 4 km from Sherkot. This village has its own Graam Pradhan. There is a Junior High School in this village. Aaraji Kandla is a village, about 7 km from Sherkot. This village has its own Graam Pradhan. There are two Junior High School in this village.
Further reading[edit | edit source]
- Sir Sayyid Ahmad Khan's History of the Bijnor Rebellion, by Sayyid Ahmad Khan. Published by Idarah-i Adabiyat-i Dlli, 1992.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Census of India Search details". censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
- ↑ Sherkot The Imperial Gazetteer of India, v. 22, p. 273.
- ↑ Chapter 3 - Nawab Mahmud Khan's Relations with Hindu Landlords. 2) First Fighting in Sherkot Sir Sayyid Ahmad Khan's History of the Bijnor Rebellion, by Sayyid Ahmad Khan. Published by Idarah-i Adabiyat-i Dlli, 1982.
- ↑ Sherkot The Imperial Gazetteer of India, v. 22, p. 273.
- ↑ Dhampur Tahsil The Imperial Gazetteer of India, 1909, v. 11, p. 283.
- ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Sherkot
- ↑ http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=125816 [dead link]
http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=125816