Dalmau
| Dalmau | |
|---|---|
| city | |
  Dalmau Location in Uttar Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 26°04′N 81°02′E / 26.07°N 81.03°ECoordinates: 26°04′N 81°02′E / 26.07°N 81.03°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Rae Bareli |
| Elevation | 115 m (377 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 8,968 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Dalmau is a town and nagar panchayat in the Rae Bareli district of the state of Uttar Pradesh, India.
Geography
It is located at 26°04′N 81°02′E / 26.07°N 81.03°E[1] and has an average elevation of 115 metres (377 feet).
Cultural significance
It is considered to be a holy place, situated on the banks of the river Ganges. The famous poet and writer Suryakant Tripathi 'Nirala' wrote poems sitting on the top of the fort built by the King Dal Dev. The town is also featured prominently in his eponymous biography of his friend Kulli Bhaat.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[2] Dalmau had a population of 8,968. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. It has an average literacy rate of 63%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72% and, female literacy is 53%. In Dalmau, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.
References
- ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Dalmau
- ↑ "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.