Nawabganj, Unnao

Nawabganj is a town and a nagar panchayat in Unnao district Which is situated between Lucknow and Kanpur in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.It belongs to Lucknow Division . It is located 24 KM towards East from District head quarters Unnao. It is a Block head quarter.

Nawabganj
nagar panchayat
Nawabganj
Location in Uttar Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 26.6210°N 80.6683°E / 26.6210; 80.6683
Country India
StateUttar Pradesh
DistrictUnnao
Established1858
Founded byNawab Ramzan Ali
Elevation
93 m (305 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total11,545
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
209859
Vehicle registrationUP-35
WebsiteNpnawabganj.com

Nawabganj Pin code is 209859 and postal head office is Nawabganj (Unnao).

History.Nawabganj was established by Nawab Ramzan Ali ( Nawab of Sheesh Mahal Estate Lucknow) in 1858. he established Nawabganj between two villages Pachhiyavn & Durgaganj.

Demographics

As of 2011 India census, Nawabganj had a population of 11545. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Nawabganj has an average literacy rate of 56%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 62%, and female literacy is 49%. In Nawabganj, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.[1]

Tourism

Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary, a bird sanctuary (chandra shekhar azad) and nature reserve, is located near the town. Shri Durga Mata temple is located in the town. Shri Kushahari Mata temple is 3 k.m. away from the town near kusumbhi railway station.

References
  1. "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.
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