Nautanwa
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| Coordinates | 27°26′N 83°25′E / 27.43°N 83.42°ECoordinates: 27°26′N 83°25′E / 27.43°N 83.42°E | ||
| Country | India | ||
| State | Uttar Pradesh | ||
| District(s) | Maharajganj | ||
| Population | 29,259 (2001[update]) | ||
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) | ||
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Nautanwa is a city and a municipal board in Maharajganj district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
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[edit] Geography
Nautanwa is located at 27°26′N 83°25′E / 27.43°N 83.42°E[1]. It has an average elevation of 89 metres (291 feet). The land seems to be blessed by Buddha's presence. On North it has birth place of Buddha, and south of it has the death place of Buddha. And on the east is Sita's Birthplace Janakpur. Close to Nautanwa is the town of Sonauli which is the border of India and Nepal.
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census[2], Nautanwa had a population of 29,259. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Nautanwa has an average literacy rate of 62%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 71%, and female literacy is 52%. In Nautanwa, 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.Being stated on the border place all the caste and religion can be found in Nautanwa. They all live peacefully celeberating the festivals and eve of each other.
[edit] Transport
The town has a railway station, which is the closest to Lumbini in Nepal.
[edit] Border crossing
While India and Nepal have an open border with no restrictions on the movement of people on either side, there are 22 agreed transit and customs posts along the Nepal-India border for the purposes of trade. These are: 1. Pashupatinagar / Sukhiapokhari 2.Kakarbhitta / Naxalbari (Panitanki) 3. Bhadrapur / Galgalia 4. Biratnagar / Jogbani 5. Setobandha / Bhimnagar 6. Rajbiraj / Kunauli 7. Siraha, Janakpur / Jayanagar 8. Jaleswar / Bhitamore, Sursand 9. Malangawa / Sonbarsa 10. Gaur / Bairgania 11. Birganj / Raxaul 12. Bhairahawa / Nautanwa 13.Taulihawa / Khunwa 14. Krishnanagar / Barhni 15. Koilabas / Jarwa 16. Nepalgunj / Rupaidiha (Nepalgunj Road) 17. Rajapur / Katerniyaghat 18. Prithivipur / Sati (Kailali) / Tikonia 19. Dhangadhi / Gauriphanta 20. Mahendranagar / Banbasa 21. Mahakali / Jhulaghat (Pithoragarh) 22. Darchula/Dharchula. [3]
There are six immigration points along the Indo Nepal border for the entry and exit of nationals from third countries. These are: Banbasa, Dhangadhi, Nepalganj, Bhairahawa (Sunauli), Birganj and Kakarbhita.[3]
[edit] College and Schools of Nautanwa
Rajiv Gandhi PG College, Rajiv Gandhi Pharmacy College, Nautanwa inter college, Madhuban inter college, Holy Cross High School, Gurukul School
[edit] Culture
Maa Banaliya is one of the most famous temple in Nautanwa. Now the temple is also acting as a haulting place for the south tourist.
[edit] References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Nautanwa
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b "Nepal-India Open Border: Prospects, Problems and Challenges". Nepal Democracy. http://www.nepaldemocracy.org/documents/treaties_agreements/nep_india_open_border.htm. Retrieved 2012-01-02.
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