Bansgaon

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  ?Bansgaon
Uttar Pradesh • India
Map indicating the location of Bansgaon
Location of Bansgaon
Coordinates: 26°34′N 83°21′E / 26.56, 83.35
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Area
• Elevation
• 68 m (223 ft)
District(s) Gorakhpur
Population 14,086 (2001)

Coordinates: 26°34′N 83°21′E / 26.56, 83.35 Bansgaon is a town and a nagar panchayat in Gorakhpur district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India.

[edit] Geography

Bansgaon is located at 26.56° N 83.35° E.[1] It has an average elevation of 68 metres (223 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[2] Bansgaon had a population of 14,086. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Bansgaon has an average literacy rate of 59%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with 59% of the males and 41% of females literate. 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.

It's one of the oldest village in UP as per the servey of INDIA TODAY in 2005. It has been observed that there is a superstitious tradition being carried out since centuries of giving blood to Devi Durga (well known as BALI) for the well being of the surrounding.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Bansgaon
  2. ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.
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