Haldaur

Haldaur
city
Haldaur
Haldaur

Location in Uttar Pradesh, India

Coordinates: 29°17′28″N 78°16′59″E / 29.291°N 78.283°E / 29.291; 78.283Coordinates: 29°17′28″N 78°16′59″E / 29.291°N 78.283°E / 29.291; 78.283
Country  India
State Uttar Pradesh
District Bijnor
Founded by Raja Haldar Singh
Area
  Total 6 km2 (2 sq mi)
Elevation 220 m (720 ft)
Population (2011)
  Total 19,567
  Density 3,300/km2 (8,400/sq mi)
Languages
  Official Hindi
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Vehicle registration UP
Website up.gov.in

Haldaur is a city and a municipal board in Bijnor district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

Geography

Haldaur is located at 29°18′N 78°17′E / 29.3°N 78.28°E / 29.3; 78.28.[1] It has an average elevation of 220 metres (721 feet). Haldaur is close to the district headquarters and well connected by the bus system as well as trains.Musorie express,garhwal expresse & Chandigarh lucknow express are some trains which passes through the Haldaur Railway station. The town has two degree colleges Two famous Intermediate colleges C.D.Inter college & R.H.S.inter college and few schools which provided good education. The town is located on the famous Panipat khatima State highway. the capital of India, New Delhi is just about 175 kilometers far from the town. In the recent years, the trend for young people to emigrate to other towns and countries has increased widely.

History

It was founded by Raja Haldar Singh during 18th century.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[2] Haldaur had a population of 19,567. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Haldaur has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 64%. In Haldaur, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Religions in Haldaur
Religion Percent
Hindus
 
75%
Muslims
 
25%
Jains
 
0.0%
Others†
 
0.00%
Distribution of religions
Includes Sikhs (10%), Buddhists (<0.2%).

References


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