Haldaur

Haldaur is a city and a municipal board in Bijnor district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

ਹਲਦੌਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ

Haldaur Sahib
city
ਹਲਦੌਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ
Location in Uttar Pradesh, India
ਹਲਦੌਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ
ਹਲਦੌਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ (India)
Coordinates: 29.291°N 78.283°E / 29.291; 78.283
Country India
StateUttar Pradesh
DistrictBijnor
Founded byRaja Haldar Singh
Area
  Total6 km2 (2 sq mi)
Elevation
220 m (720 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total19,567
  Density3,300/km2 (8,400/sq mi)
Languages
  OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationUP-20
Websiteup.gov.in

Geography

Haldaur is located at 29.3°N 78.28°E / 29.3; 78.28.[1] It has an average elevation of 220 metres (721 feet). Haldaur is close to the district headquarters and well connected by the bus system as well as trains. Musorie express, garhwal expresse & Chandigarh lucknow express are some trains which passes through the Haldaur Railway station. The town has two degree colleges, R.P.S. degree college and Gahlaut Degree College, Two famous Intermediate colleges C.D.Inter college & R.H.S.inter college and few public schools St. Marry, Sai international, S.C.M., G.S.N., Aastha, Geeta etc, which provide good education. The town is located on the famous Panipat khatima State highway. the capital of India, New Delhi is just about 175 kilometers far from the town.

History

It was founded by Raja Haldar Singh during 18th century.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[2] Haldaur had a population of 19,567. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Haldaur has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 64%. In Haldaur, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Religions in Haldaur
Religion Percent
Hindus
75%
Muslims
25%
Jains
0.0%
Others†
0.00%
Distribution of religions
Includes Sikhs (10%), Buddhists (<0.2%).

References


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