Baragaon, Varanasi

This article is about a town in Varanasi district. For other uses, see Baragaon.
Baragaon, Varanasi
Baragaon
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Baragaon, Varanasi

Location in Uttar Pradesh, India

Coordinates: 25°26′N 82°49′E / 25.43°N 82.82°E / 25.43; 82.82Coordinates: 25°26′N 82°49′E / 25.43°N 82.82°E / 25.43; 82.82
Country  India
State Uttar Pradesh
District Varanasi
Elevation 88 m (289 ft)
Population (2001)
 • Total 10,517
Languages
 • Official Hindi
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)

Baragaon is a census town in Varanasi district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India.

Geography

Baragaon is located at 25°26′N 82°49′E / 25.43°N 82.82°E / 25.43; 82.82.[1] It has an average elevation of 88 metres (288 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[2] Baragaon had a population of 10,517. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Baragaon has an average literacy rate of 56%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with 65% of the males and 35% of females literate. 21% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Education

Baragaon is considered as educational hub of nearby areas. Shri Baldeo Post Graduate College is preferred by most students of the area for higher studies. Baragaon is near to International airport varanasi.

About Town

Baragaon is midium scale town of Varanasi Dist. about 15 KM away,and 3 KM away to International Airport (Babatpur). Baragaon has got its own history & identity by 500 yrs old Sri Ram-Janki Temple.

References

  1. ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Baragaon
  2. ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.


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