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Sikanderpur, Uttar Pradesh
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Sikandarpur
सिकन्दरपुर | |
|---|---|
City | |
  Sikandarpur Location in Uttar Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 26°02′N 84°03′E / 26.033°N 84.050°ECoordinates: 26°02′N 84°03′E / 26.033°N 84.050°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Ballia |
| Founded by | Raja Sikandar |
| Named for | Raja Sikandar |
| Government | |
| • Type | Democratic Town Area |
| • Body | Government of Uttar Pradesh |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 23,986 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | UP60 |
Sikandarpur is a town in which and a Nagar Panchayat in Ballia in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It was founded and later named by Raja Sikandar,a Gautam rajput.[1]. In past it was the well known center of perfume trade.[1]
As of the 2011 Census of India,[2] Sikandarpur had a population of 23986. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Sikandarpur has an average literacy rate of 58%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 65%, and female literacy is 49%. In Sikandarpur, 18% of the population is under 6 years of age. It is surrounded by Ghaghra river from north.
• Sikandarpur is famous for perfumes like Gulab Jal, Keora Jal, Jasmine oil, Rose oil and Attar. Several type of flowers are cultivated there.[3]
• In Sikandarpur, the places to visit are Kila Ka Pokhra, Jama Masjid, Maa Jalpa-Kalpa Mandir, Karbala, Hashim shah data dargah and more places. There is atmosphere of Hindu-Muslim unity as there is Saraswati Shishu Mandir (a RSS School) and Darul Uloom madarsa situated nearby.
• It is well connected by Road from two nearest Railway Station (Ballia and Belthara Road). It is 35–38 km from Ballia railway station and approximate 25–30 km from Belthara Road Railway station.
• 132 KV SIKANDARPUR (UPPTCL) Substation situated in Karmouta Village.
Politics[edit]
Sikanderpur actively participated in jana-aandolan led by JP Narayan during emergency. Sikanderpur comes in Ballia constituency and Ravindra Kushawaha is the MP (BJP).
Geography[edit]
Sikanderpur is surrounded by River Ghaghra from north and mostly plains in other directions. Climatic conditions are usually harsh as temperature varies from 45 °C in summer to 7 °C in winters.
Cuisine[edit]
Famous dishes in Sikanderpur are Jalebi, Gulab shakari and traditional Thali having Roti [Bhati-Chokha], Daal and Sabji.
References[edit]
- ↑ V. N. Vashist; B. K. Bahl (1978). The Essential Oil and Perfumery Industry in North India. Essential Oil Association of India. p. 21.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ S. C. Dey (1996). Fragrant Flowers for Homes and Gardens, Trade and Industry. Abhinav Publications. pp. 139–. ISBN 978-81-7017-335-9.
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