Bahsuma
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| Coordinates | 29°13′N 77°58′E / 29.22°N 77.97°E |
| Country |  India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District(s) | Meerut |
| Population | 10,561 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation |
• 223 m (732 ft) |
Bahsuma is a town and a nagar panchayat in Meerut district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India.
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[edit] Geography
Bahsuma is located at 29°13′N 77°58′E / 29.22°N 77.97°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 223 metres (731 feet).
In the days of Mahabharta (A great epic of Hindu), its name was Bhishma Puri. It was the place of Great Bhishma Pitamah (the Son of Ganga).
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Bahsuma had a population of 10,561. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Bahsuma has an average literacy rate of 58%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with 60% of the males and 40% of females literate. 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Bahsuma
- ^ "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. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
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