Baskhari

Baskhari is a town (Village Panchayat Block) located in Ambedkar Nagar district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.[1]


Baskhari
Town
Baskhari is located in Uttar Pradesh
Baskhari
Baskhari
Location in Uttar Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 26.453°N 82.773°E / 26.453; 82.773
Country India
StateUttar Pradesh
DistrictAmbedkar Nagar
Government
  BodyMunicipal Board
Area
  Total215 km2 (83 sq mi)
Elevation
118 m (387 ft)
Population
 (2015)
  Total18,485
  Density86/km2 (220/sq mi)
Languages
  OfficialHindi, Awadhi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
224129
Telephone code05274
Vehicle registrationUP45
Websiteambedkarnagar.nic.in

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[2] Baskhari had a population of 18,485. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Baskhari has an average literacy rate of 65%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 59%. In Baskhari, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age. Akbarpur, Ambedkar Nagar, Tanda, Ambedkar Nagar, Mau, Sahjanwa, Azamgarh, Rajesultanpur, Hanswar, Jahangir Ganj, are the nearby Cities to Baskhari.

Religions in Baskhari
Religion Percent
Hindus
65%
Muslim
34%
Jains
0.5%
Others†
0.5%
Distribution of religions
Includes Sikhs (0.8%), Buddhists (<0.2%).

References

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