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'''Chiraiyakote''' is a Town in [[Mau district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Uttar Pradesh]]. The old Chiraiyakote town is segmented into different '[[Mohallas]]'. The most prominent one is Sarai Mohalla which is the first mohalla when you enter Chiraiyakote from the Main Road. The other mohallas are Yusufabad Paschim, Purab and Mahatwana. The original inhabitants who normally live in the older parts of the town, are very cultured and generally well educated. This town is associated with many nearby villages. The prominent villages are Manpur, Rasulpur, Fattepur, Ausatpur, Raipur (Paliya), Mathiya, Manajit, Brahim Chak, Sirsa, Walinagar, Sarounda, Aldemau, Karmi, Khurdkarmi, Raipur.This is a historical place and has history dating back to more than 500 years. The town has a mix of Hindu and Muslim population. It is 28&nbsp;km from [[Azamgarh]] and 30&nbsp;km from [[Mau, Uttar Pradesh|Mau]]. It is situated on the state highway between Azamgarh and Ghazipur. As per the history, here is a very old fort of Maharaja "Chirai". The nearest railway station is "Dullahapur".
'''Chiraiyakot''' is a town in [[Mau district]] in the Indian [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Uttar Pradesh]].<ref>{{cite web |author=<!-- not stated --> |date=2025 |title=Chiraya Kot Population - Mau, Uttar Pradesh |url=https://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/197584-chiraya-kot-uttar-pradesh.html |website=census2011.co.in |publisher=Census Organization of India |access-date=April 10, 2025}}</ref> The old Chiraiyakot town is segmented into different '[[Mohallas]]'. Historically, this region was ruled and under the control of royal family of the [[Solar dynasty|Suryavanshi]] [[Kakan Rajputs]]<ref>{{Cite book |last=कुमार |first=रमेश |url=https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%A8%E0%A5%8D_%E0%A4%95%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B7%E0%A4%A4%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%AF/8aQbuAAACAAJ?hl=en |title=काकन् क्षत्रियों का इतिहास |date=2011 |publisher=कला प्रकाशन |isbn=978-93-80467-91-7 |language=hi}}</ref>, they are [[Raghuvanshi]] [[Kshatriya]] from legendary [[Ikshvaku dynasty]] decendants of legendary lord [[Shri Ram]].<ref>{{Cite book |last=कुमार |first=रमेश |url=https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%A8%E0%A5%8D_%E0%A4%95%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B7%E0%A4%A4%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%AF/8aQbuAAACAAJ?hl=en |title=काकन् क्षत्रियों का इतिहास |date=2011 |publisher=कला प्रकाशन |isbn=978-93-80467-91-7 |language=hi}}</ref>
 
==Language==
Hindi, English, Bhojpuri & Urdu`
 
In Chiraiyakot, people generally speak [[Bhojpuri]], [[Hindi]] and [[Urdu]]. In schools and colleges, students use Hindi for communication. They also try to speak English. However, it is not commonly used. The college students also study Sanskrit.
 
==Geography==
Chiraiyakot is located at {{Coord|26.03|N|83.56|E|}}. It has an average elevation of 66&nbsp;metres (217&nbsp;feet).
 
==Demographics==
In the 2001 India [[census]], Chiraiyakote had a population of 38,652. Males constituted 51% of the population and females 49%. Chiraiyakote has an average literacy rate of 64%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 70%, and female literacy is 59%. In Chiraiyakote, 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.
 
==Education==
In 90s,The first English medium School was built in chiraiyakot is St. Fransis School located at Chiraiyakot Mohmadabad road. After that in 2000-10 ,lots of school emerged out due to increment in number of  student who wish to learn in English school like 'The Manner School' and 'Maa Sharda Inter School' and so many.At this time
PKS Public School is the only CBSE affiliated school in Chiraiyakote where classes are from nursery to 12th (all streams) .Rashtriya Inter College & Shree Krishna Vidyapith Inter College (popularly known as Yadav School) are the oldest college in Chiraiyakote which are affiliated to the UP Board.RDS Public School is also one of the emerging school in Chiraiyakote.
In the education field Chiraiyakote is developing day by day.
 
==Entertainment==
Chandra Chitra Mandir popularly known as Chandra Talkies is only theatre in chiraiyakot. Mainly Bhojpuri and sometimes Bollywood movies are screened in the theatre. The theatre also has a popular shopping complex attached to it.


==References==
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[[Category:Mau district]]
[[Category:Mau district]]

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Chiraiyakot
City
Chiraiyakot is located in Uttar Pradesh
Chiraiyakot
Chiraiyakot
Location in Uttar Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 26°02′N 83°34′E / 26.03°N 83.56°E / 26.03; 83.56
CountryIndia
StateUttar Pradesh
DistrictMau
Elevation
66 m (217 ft)
Population
 (2017)
 • Total155,781
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
276129
Vehicle registrationUP.54
Websitehttps://npchiraiyakot.in/

Chiraiyakot is a town in Mau district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.[1] The old Chiraiyakot town is segmented into different 'Mohallas'. Historically, this region was ruled and under the control of royal family of the Suryavanshi Kakan Rajputs[2], they are Raghuvanshi Kshatriya from legendary Ikshvaku dynasty decendants of legendary lord Shri Ram.[3]

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  1. ↑ "Chiraya Kot Population - Mau, Uttar Pradesh". census2011.co.in. Census Organization of India. 2025. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
  2. ↑ कुमार, रमेश (2011). काकन् क्षत्रियों का इतिहास (in हिन्दी). कला प्रकाशन. ISBN 978-93-80467-91-7.
  3. ↑ कुमार, रमेश (2011). काकन् क्षत्रियों का इतिहास (in हिन्दी). कला प्रकाशन. ISBN 978-93-80467-91-7.
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