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'''Machhlishahr''' is a town in [[Jaunpur district]] in the Indian state of [[Uttar Pradesh]]. It is situated 30 km west of district headquarters [[Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh|Jaunpur]]. NH-231 passes through the city. Machhlishahr – Janghai – Bhadohi four-lane highway is under construction which will boost the economy of the region.<ref>{{cite news |title=खुशखबरी : अब भदोही से मछलीशहर मार्ग होगा फोरलेन, गडकरी ने की घोषणा |url=https://www.amarujala.com/uttar-pradesh/varanasi/bhadohi-to-machhalishahar-route-will-be-fore-lane |access-date=6 February 2021 |work=Amar Ujala |date=5 August 2017 |language=hi}}</ref> Machhlishahr is a [[Nagar panchayat]] and there has been a longstanding demand for making it a [[Nagar Palika|Nagar palika parishad]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.amarujala.com/uttar-pradesh/jaunpur/15036887126-jaunpur-news|title=मछलीशहर को नही मिल सका नगरपालिका का दर्जा|website=[[Amar Ujala]]|date=28 August 2017 |access-date=30 April 2019 |language=hi}}</ref> In 2020, Machhalisahar nagar panchayat has secured 33rd all India rank in [[Swachh Survekshan]] cleanliness survey.<ref>{{cite news |title=स्वच्छता सर्वे में सुधरी रैकिंग, लेकिन हालत नहीं |url=https://www.amarujala.com/amp/uttar-pradesh/jaunpur/improved-ranking-in-sanitation-survey-but-not-condition-jaunpur-news-vns542879349 |access-date=29 August 2020 |work=Amar Ujala |date=22 August 2020 |language=hi}}</ref> | |||
'''Machhlishahr''' is a town in [[Jaunpur district]] in the Indian state of [[Uttar Pradesh]]. It is situated 30 km west of district headquarters [[Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh|Jaunpur]]. NH-231 passes through the city. Machhlishahr – Janghai NH-731B – Bhadohi four-lane national highway is under construction which will boost the economy of the region.<ref>{{cite news |title=खुशखबरी : अब भदोही से मछलीशहर मार्ग होगा फोरलेन, गडकरी ने की घोषणा |url=https://www.amarujala.com/uttar-pradesh/varanasi/bhadohi-to-machhalishahar-route-will-be-fore-lane |access-date=6 February 2021 |work=Amar Ujala |date=5 August 2017 |language=hi}}</ref> Machhlishahr is a [[Nagar panchayat]] and there has been a longstanding demand for making it a [[Nagar Palika|Nagar palika parishad]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.amarujala.com/uttar-pradesh/jaunpur/15036887126-jaunpur-news|title=मछलीशहर को नही मिल सका नगरपालिका का दर्जा|website=[[Amar Ujala]]|date=28 August 2017 |access-date=30 April 2019 |language=hi}}</ref> In 2020, Machhalisahar nagar panchayat has secured 33rd all India rank in [[Swachh Survekshan]] (cleanliness survey).<ref>{{cite news |title=स्वच्छता सर्वे में सुधरी रैकिंग, लेकिन हालत नहीं |url=https://www.amarujala.com/amp/uttar-pradesh/jaunpur/improved-ranking-in-sanitation-survey-but-not-condition-jaunpur-news-vns542879349 |access-date=29 August 2020 |work=Amar Ujala |date=22 August 2020 |language=hi}}</ref> | |||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
Machhlishahr is located at {{Coord|25.68|N|82.42|E|}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/36/Machhlishahr.html|title=Maps, Weather, and Airports for Machhlishahr, India|website=www.fallingrain.com}}</ref> It has an average elevation of 84 [[metre]]s (275 [[foot (length)|feet]]). It has been assigned 222143 pincode by Indian postal services. | Machhlishahr is located at {{Coord|25.68|N|82.42|E|}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/36/Machhlishahr.html|title=Maps, Weather, and Airports for Machhlishahr, India|website=www.fallingrain.com}}</ref> It has an average elevation of 84 [[metre]]s (275 [[foot (length)|feet]]). It has been assigned 222143 pincode by Indian postal services. | ||
==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
As of [[2011 Indian Census]], Machhlishahr had a total population of 26,107, of which 13,284 were males and 12,823 were females. Population within the age group of 0 to 6 years was 3,886. The total number of literates in Machhlishahr was 17,205, which constituted 65.9% of the population with male literacy of 71.0% and female literacy of 60.6%. The effective literacy rate of 7+ population of Machhlishahr was 77.4%, of which male literacy rate was 83.8% and female literacy rate was 70.9%. The [[Scheduled Castes]] population was 1,841. Machhlishahr had 3740 households in 2011.<ref name="Census2011Gov">{{cite web |title=Census of India: Machhlishahr |url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=228861 |website=www.censusindia.gov.in |access-date=8 December | {{bar box | ||
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===Population=== | |||
As of [[2011 Indian Census]], Machhlishahr had a total population of 26,107, of which 13,284 were males and 12,823 were females. Population within the age group of 0 to 6 years was 3,886. The total number of literates in Machhlishahr was 17,205, which constituted 65.9% of the population with male literacy of 71.0% and female literacy of 60.6%. The effective literacy rate of 7+ population of Machhlishahr was 77.4%, of which male literacy rate was 83.8% and female literacy rate was 70.9%. The [[Scheduled Castes]] population was 1,841. Machhlishahr had 3740 households in 2011.<ref name="Census2011Gov">{{cite web |title=Census of India: Machhlishahr |url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=228861 |website=www.censusindia.gov.in |access-date=8 December 2019}}</ref> | |||
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref name="census 2001">{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=16 June 2004|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=1 November 2008|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Machhlishahr had a population of 22‚943. Males constitute 51.5% of the population and females 48.5%. Literacy rate is Machhlishahr city is 58.3%.<ref name="census 2001"/> | {{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref name="census 2001">{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=16 June 2004|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=1 November 2008|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Machhlishahr had a population of 22‚943. Males constitute 51.5% of the population and females 48.5%. Literacy rate is Machhlishahr city is 58.3%.<ref name="census 2001"/> | ||
===Religion=== | |||
A little more than half of the population follow [[Islam]], with the rest being followeres of [[Hinduism]].<ref name="Religion">{{cite web |title=C-01: Population by religious community |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/11394/download/14507/DDW09C-01%20MDDS.XLS |website=Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner India |access-date=29 July 2023}}</ref> | |||
==Government and politics== | ==Government and politics== | ||
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*2014: [[Ram Charitra Nishad]], [[Bhartiya Janata Party]] | *2014: [[Ram Charitra Nishad]], [[Bhartiya Janata Party]] | ||
*2019: [[B. P. Saroj]], [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] | *2019: [[B. P. Saroj]], [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] | ||
*2024: [[Priya Saroj]], [[Samajwadi Party]] | |||
== | ==Notable people== | ||
* [[Salaam Machhalishahari]], Indian [[Urdu]]-language [[Ghazal]] and [[Nazm]] writer | * [[Salaam Machhalishahari]], Indian [[Urdu]]-language [[Ghazal]] and [[Nazm]] writer | ||
* [[Mata Prasad]], former Governor, Arunachal Pradesh <ref>{{Cite news|date=20 January 2021|title=From the hut to the Raj Bhavan still did not leave simplicity.|work=Amarujala|url=https://www.amarujala.com/amp/uttar-pradesh/jaunpur/from-the-hut-to-the-raj-bhavan-still-did-not-leave-simplicity-jaunpur-news-vns570280168|access-date=4 February 2021}}</ref> | * [[Mata Prasad]], former Governor, [[Arunachal Pradesh]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=20 January 2021|title=From the hut to the Raj Bhavan still did not leave simplicity.|work=Amarujala|url=https://www.amarujala.com/amp/uttar-pradesh/jaunpur/from-the-hut-to-the-raj-bhavan-still-did-not-leave-simplicity-jaunpur-news-vns570280168|access-date=4 February 2021}}</ref> | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Latest revision as of 18:41, 25 October 2025
Machhlishahr | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Machhlishahr Location in Uttar Pradesh, India  Machhlishahr Machhlishahr (India) | |
| Coordinates: 25°41′N 82°25′E / 25.68°N 82.42°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Jaunpur |
| Government | |
| • Body | Nagar panchayat |
| • MLA | Ragini Sonkar[1] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.37 km2 (2.07 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Population (2011)[2] | |
| • Total | 26,107 |
| • Density | 4,900/km2 (13,000/sq mi) |
| Language | |
| • Official | Hindi[3] |
| • Additional official | Urdu[3] |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | UP-62 |
Machhlishahr is a town in Jaunpur district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is situated 30 km west of district headquarters Jaunpur. NH-231 passes through the city. Machhlishahr – Janghai NH-731B – Bhadohi four-lane national highway is under construction which will boost the economy of the region.[4] Machhlishahr is a Nagar panchayat and there has been a longstanding demand for making it a Nagar palika parishad.[5] In 2020, Machhalisahar nagar panchayat has secured 33rd all India rank in Swachh Survekshan (cleanliness survey).[6]
Geography[edit | edit source]
Machhlishahr is located at 25°41′N 82°25′E / 25.68°N 82.42°E.[7] It has an average elevation of 84 metres (275 feet). It has been assigned 222143 pincode by Indian postal services.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
Population[edit | edit source]
As of 2011 Indian Census, Machhlishahr had a total population of 26,107, of which 13,284 were males and 12,823 were females. Population within the age group of 0 to 6 years was 3,886. The total number of literates in Machhlishahr was 17,205, which constituted 65.9% of the population with male literacy of 71.0% and female literacy of 60.6%. The effective literacy rate of 7+ population of Machhlishahr was 77.4%, of which male literacy rate was 83.8% and female literacy rate was 70.9%. The Scheduled Castes population was 1,841. Machhlishahr had 3740 households in 2011.[2]
As of 2001[update] India census,[9] Machhlishahr had a population of 22‚943. Males constitute 51.5% of the population and females 48.5%. Literacy rate is Machhlishahr city is 58.3%.[9]
Religion[edit | edit source]
A little more than half of the population follow Islam, with the rest being followeres of Hinduism.[8]
Government and politics[edit | edit source]
Members of Parliament[edit | edit source]
- 1952: Ganapati Ram, Indian National Congress
- 1957: Ganapati Ram, Indian National Congress
- 1962: Ganapati Ram, Indian National Congress
- 1967: Nageshwar Dwivedi, Indian National Congress
- 1971: Nageshwar Dwivedi, Indian National Congress
- 1977: Raj Keshar Singh, Janata Party
- 1980: Sheo Sharan Verma, Janata Dal
- 1984: Sri Pati Mishra, Indian National Congress
- 1989: Sheo Sharan Verma, Janata Dal
- 1991: Sheo Sharan Verma, Janata Dal
- 1998: Chinmayanand, Bhartiya Janata Party
- 1999: Chandra Nath Singh, Samajwadi Party
- 2004: Umakant Yadav, Bahujan Samaj Party
- 2009: Tufani Saroj, Samajwadi Party
- 2014: Ram Charitra Nishad, Bhartiya Janata Party
- 2019: B. P. Saroj, Bharatiya Janata Party
- 2024: Priya Saroj, Samajwadi Party
Notable people[edit | edit source]
- Salaam Machhalishahari, Indian Urdu-language Ghazal and Nazm writer
- Mata Prasad, former Governor, Arunachal Pradesh[10]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "मछलीशहर में सपा ने लगाई जीत की हैट्रिक, विरोध के बाद भी जीती डा. रागिनी सोनकर". Amar Ujala (in हिन्दी). 11 March 2022. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Census of India: Machhlishahr". www.censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 8 December 2019.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "52nd Report of the Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities in India" (PDF). nclm.nic.in. Ministry of Minority Affairs. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 May 2017. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
- ↑ "खुशखबरी : अब भदोही से मछलीशहर मार्ग होगा फोरलेन, गडकरी ने की घोषणा". Amar Ujala (in हिन्दी). 5 August 2017. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
- ↑ "मछलीशहर को नही मिल सका नगरपालिका का दर्जा". Amar Ujala (in हिन्दी). 28 August 2017. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
- ↑ "स्वच्छता सर्वे में सुधरी रैकिंग, लेकिन हालत नहीं". Amar Ujala (in हिन्दी). 22 August 2020. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
- ↑ "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Machhlishahr, India". www.fallingrain.com.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "C-01: Population by religious community". Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner India. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "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.
- ↑ "From the hut to the Raj Bhavan still did not leave simplicity". Amarujala. 20 January 2021. Retrieved 4 February 2021.