Biswan
Biswan | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Biswan Location in Uttar Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 27°29′36″N 80°59′47″E / 27.49333°N 80.99639°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Sitapur |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 55,780 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 261201 |
| Telephone code | 05863 |
| Vehicle registration | UP-34 |
Biswan is a town and a municipal board in Sitapur district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India.
Geography
Biswan is located at 27°30′N 81°00′E / 27.5°N 81.0°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 133 metres (436 feet). The twin Sharda Canals flow across the outskirts of the town.
History
In approximately the 15th century, Biswan was founded and named for Bishwar, a yogi belonging to Baba Vishwanatha Nath. Shekhbari was responsible for numerous buildings in the community including mosques and dargahs. An annual Urs/Mela is conducted in Biswan at Gulzaar Shah Baba mazar.[2]
Demographics
As per Census of India, 2011,[3] the town has a population of 55,780 of which 29,059 are males while 26,721 are females. Male literacy is around 75.30% while female literacy rate is 66.97%.
Religion
The town population was predominantly Hindu when the town was founded in 14th century. During Muslim rule in following centuries, this town grew in size mainly by Muslim immigration. In 1881, the total population was 8148, of whom 56.5% were Hindus and 43.2% were Muslims.[4] As of 2011, Muslims make up 53.98% where Hindus are 44.91%.[5]
References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Biswan
- ^ "Historical Places". District Sitapur, Government of Uttar Pradesh. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
- ^ "Biswan City Population Census 2011 - Uttar Pradesh". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
- ^ "The imperial gazetteer of India". archive.org. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
- ^ "Census of India, 2011, Uttar Pradesh". Retrieved 12 April 2020.