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'''Gursahaiganj''' is a city and a [[municipal board]] in [[Kannauj district]] in the [[states and territories of India|states and territories]] of [[India]].  Gursahaiganj is well connected by the ''[[NH 34|NH-34]]'' road and RAIL route. Its tobacco industry provides employment to men and women both. Agriculture is also a major occupation for people around the town. Gursahaiganj also has a famous shopping destination, Ram Market.
And some popular people here are Jaleel Ahmed (panchi), Tahir Hussain Siddiqui and Ishrat Khan (Green Cross Gas Agency)Ritik Mishra( Mohit's best friend)
==History and government==
At the time of the king of Kannauj, [[Jayachandra]], Gursahaiganj was used as a stable. Its ancient name is ''Ghudsaraiganj''  at the time of rajput king ''Jayachandra'' l.
===Municipal Board===
Gursahaiganj is a [[Nagar Palika Parishad]] in the district of [[Kannauj]], [[Uttar Pradesh]]. The whole Gursahaiganj city is divided into twenty-five wards for which elections are held after every five years. There is supervision of the Chairman of the Nagar Palika Parishad, who is chosen by residents above 18 years old.
Gursahaiganj's Nagar Palika Parishad has total administration over 12,786 houses to which it supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage. It is also authorized to build roads within the city. Nagar Palika Parishad also impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction. In the city there are also some Government (Like Kanshiram Colony ) and private authorized colonies (Like Shastri Nagar, Gandhi Nagar, Seemant Nagar, Kidwai Nagar) which also provide water and sewerage facility to the members of their Colony.
===Gram Panchayats===
There are many [[Gram panchayat]]s (village councils) in the city. For Gram Panchayat there is a provision of choosing Pradhan in every Gram panchayat, for which elections are held every five years. Pradhan is considered as the head of the individual Panchayat of their own area.
For electric facility there is a big Electric House in the city which provides electric power throughout the city and to the villages which surround it.
==Economy==
Gursahaiganj is well known for [[tobacco]] factories; in the town a total of 58 tobacco factories are present and in surrounding areas bumper cultivation of [[potato]]es so for that near about 15 cold storage present in surrounding area of town.  The main market for garments is Ram Market, the best shop for cosmetics is "Solanki General Store",
And the fertilizer business around the town and in the town there are around 20 shops in which some shops are very old. And the shops have all kinds of fertilizer which is high quality and at cheap prices and which is tested in the owners' crop fields.
==Notable Persons==
Aajam miya sahab is great spiritual guru .
Both Hindu and Muslims loved him very much.
A Well Renowned Tarot Card Reader and Reiki Healer,
Mr.dherendra Arya is nagar palika president of the town and well recognised personality as well. [https://www.instagram.com/thewheeloffortune709tarot/ Surabhi Gupta], also hails from here. She has her own YouTube channel, namely, [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCexZ0aBUQLSt98pbaOIGdiw The Wheel of Fortune 709 Tarot] and Blog, namely, [https://www.thewheeloffortune.in The Wheel of Fortune].
==Education==
Educational institutions in the town included
*J.P Education Academy 
*Sishu Vidya Mandir
*Akash Education Center
*Sarojni Devi Girls Inter College
*City Montessori School
*Madan Mohan Academy
*Fazal Memorial Public School
*Krisna Convent School
*K.C. Education Center
*H.M. Public School & Inter College
*Dr. Zakir Husain Inter College
*Little Blossom Academy
*A.B Girls Inter College
*R.D. Modern Public School
*Easy Classes By Noman Sir
Colleges offering [[tertiary education]] include the Hazi Mazahruddin Degree College and Amtunna Bano Degree College. There is also a [[madrassa]] founded in 1960, Alzamiya Turazvia Mazharul Uloom, situated in the Gandhi Nagar.
==Geography==
Gursahaiganj is located at {{Coord|27.12|N|79.72|E|}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/36/Gursahaiganj.html|title=Maps, Weather, and Airports for Gursahaiganj, India|website=www.FallingRain.com|access-date=3 January 2018}}</ref> It has an average elevation of 146&nbsp;metres (479&nbsp;feet).NH-91 divide town in two equal parts.


The railway route of the Farrukhabad-Kanpur line crosses the town, back side of the Ram market. It lies at the junction of the road to [[Farrukhabad]] and the [[Grand Trunk Road]], and is surrounded by many villages including Ramganj, Banyani, Samdhan, and Uncha.
'''Gursahaiganj''' is a town and a [[municipal board]] in [[Kannauj district]] in the [[states and territories of India|states and territories]] of [[India]].


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{As of|2011}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=169445?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=169445/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=169445?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2011: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns  (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Gursahaiganj had a population of 46,060. Males constitute 24,282 of the population and females 21,778. Gursahaiganj has an average literacy rate of 57%, progressive results in comparison to the 2001 census: male literacy is 57%, and female literacy is 43%. In Gursahaiganj, 15% of the population is under 0–6 years of age.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=169445 |title=Census of India: Search Details |publisher=Censusindia.gov.in |date= |accessdate=2019-04-10}}</ref>
{{As of|2011}} India [[census]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=169445?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=169445/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=169445?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2011: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns  (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Gursahaiganj had a population of 46,060. Males constitute 24,282 of the population and females 21,778. Gursahaiganj has an average literacy rate of 57%, progressive results in comparison to the 2001 census: male literacy is 57%, and female literacy is 43%. In Gursahaiganj, 15% of the population is under 0-6 years of age.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=169445 |title=Census of India: Search Details |publisher=Censusindia.gov.in |date= |accessdate=2019-04-10}}</ref>


==References==
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Latest revision as of 21:30, 5 December 2025

Gursahaiganj
Town
Gursahaiganj is located in Uttar Pradesh
Gursahaiganj
Gursahaiganj
Location in Uttar Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 27°07′N 79°43′E / 27.12°N 79.72°E / 27.12; 79.72
Country India
StateUttar Pradesh
DistrictKannauj
Government
 • Typelocal government
Area
 • Total3 km2 (1 sq mi)
Elevation
146 m (479 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total46,060
 • Density15,000/km2 (40,000/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationUP-74

Gursahaiganj is a town and a municipal board in Kannauj district in the states and territories of India.

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of 2011 India census,[1] Gursahaiganj had a population of 46,060. Males constitute 24,282 of the population and females 21,778. Gursahaiganj has an average literacy rate of 57%, progressive results in comparison to the 2001 census: male literacy is 57%, and female literacy is 43%. In Gursahaiganj, 15% of the population is under 0-6 years of age.[2]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Census of India 2011: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  2. ↑ "Census of India: Search Details". Censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
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