Maharajganj is a town and a nagar panchayat in Azamgarh district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is connected to National Highway 233B (India), linking Azamgarh to Rajesultanpur.
Mahrajganj | |
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Town | |
![]() ![]() Mahrajganj Location in Uttar Pradesh, India | |
Coordinates: 26°16′N 83°07′E | |
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State | Uttar Pradesh |
District | Azamgarh |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 6,735 |
Languages | |
• Official | Hindi,Avadhi |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Vehicle registration | UP 50 |
Religions in Maharajganj, Azamgarh | ||||
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Religion | Percent | |||
Hindus | 92% | |||
Muslims | 08% | |||
Jains | 0% | |||
Others† | 0% | |||
Distribution of religions †Includes Sikhs (0.0%), Buddhists (<0.0%). |
As of 2011[update][1] Maharajganj had a population of 6,735. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Maharajganj has an average literacy rate of 67.93%, higher than the national average of 64.8%. Male literacy is 73%, and female literacy is 62.4%. In Maharajganj, 14% of the population is under 6.
Maharajganj is located within 6 km of Rajesultanpur and 24 km of Azamgarh. Maharajganj is situated on the southern side of the river Chhoti Saryu,
National Highway 233B (India) connects Azamgarh, Rajesultanpur, Gorakhpur and Muradpur to Mahrajganj.[citation needed]
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