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'''Tirwa''' is a town (nagar panchayat) in [[Kannauj district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Uttar Pradesh]]. | '''Tirwa''' is a town (nagar panchayat) in [[Kannauj district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Uttar Pradesh]]. | ||
The road to the [[Lakh-Bahosi bird sanctuary]] goes through Tirwa.<ref>http://kannauj.nic.in/visit.htm</ref> It is situated on the [[National Highway 91A (India, old numbering)|National Highway 91A]]. | The road to the [[Lakh-Bahosi bird sanctuary]] goes through Tirwa.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://kannauj.nic.in/visit.htm |title=Welcome To District Kannauj |website=kannauj.nic.in |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101024211219/http://kannauj.nic.in/visit.htm |archive-date=2010-10-24}} </ref> It is situated on the [[National Highway 91A (India, old numbering)|National Highway 91A]]. | ||
==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Tirwa had a population of 20,229. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Tirwa has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 73%, and female literacy is 61%. In Tirwa, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age. | {{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Tirwa had a population of 20,229. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Tirwa has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 73%, and female literacy is 61%. In Tirwa, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age. | ||
There is a locally well-known, Inter College called Durga Narayan Inter College, which was established in 1923 by King Durga Narayan Singh. The college building and hostel, located near [[Annapurna Devi Mandir|Annapurna Mandir]], are good examples of the architecture of the period. The [[Government Medical College, Kannauj]] is also located in Tirwa. | There is a locally well-known, Inter College called Durga Narayan Inter College, which was established in 1923 by King Durga Narayan Singh. The college building and hostel, located near [[Annapurna Devi Mandir|Annapurna Mandir]], are good examples of the architecture of the period. The [[Government Medical College, Kannauj]] is also located in Tirwa. | ||
==Religious Importance== | ==Religious Importance== | ||
There are two Hindu temples which hold religious significance: | There are two Hindu temples which hold religious significance: | ||
1- [[Annapurna Devi Mandir|Annapurna Mandir]]<ref>Retrieved from: | 1- [[Annapurna Devi Mandir|Annapurna Mandir]]<ref>Retrieved from: https://www.jagran.com/uttar-pradesh/kannauj-12674517.html</ref> A fair starts in July around this temple, where a large number of people come from across India. | ||
2- Dauleshwar Temple | 2- Dauleshwar Temple | ||
Annapurna Mandir is related to the deity Annpurna whereas the Dauleshwar temple is related to the [[Shiva]]. | Annapurna Mandir is related to the deity Annpurna whereas the Dauleshwar temple is related to the [[Shiva]]. | ||
There is also one [[mosque]] dating back to the 16th century.{{cn|date=January 2025}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Tirwa | |
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Town | |
  Tirwa Location in Uttar Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 26°57′48″N 79°47′32″E / 26.963333°N 79.792222°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Kannauj |
| Government | |
| • Type | local |
| • Body | nagar panchayat |
| Population (2017) | |
| • Total | 30,000 |
| कन्नैजिया भाषा | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Tirwa is a town (nagar panchayat) in Kannauj district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
The road to the Lakh-Bahosi bird sanctuary goes through Tirwa.[1] It is situated on the National Highway 91A.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Tirwa had a population of 20,229. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Tirwa has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 73%, and female literacy is 61%. In Tirwa, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.
There is a locally well-known, Inter College called Durga Narayan Inter College, which was established in 1923 by King Durga Narayan Singh. The college building and hostel, located near Annapurna Mandir, are good examples of the architecture of the period. The Government Medical College, Kannauj is also located in Tirwa.
Religious Importance[edit | edit source]
There are two Hindu temples which hold religious significance:
1- Annapurna Mandir[3] A fair starts in July around this temple, where a large number of people come from across India. 2- Dauleshwar Temple
Annapurna Mandir is related to the deity Annpurna whereas the Dauleshwar temple is related to the Shiva.
There is also one mosque dating back to the 16th century.[citation needed]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Welcome To District Kannauj". kannauj.nic.in. Archived from the original on 24 October 2010.
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
- ↑ Retrieved from: https://www.jagran.com/uttar-pradesh/kannauj-12674517.html
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