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Baragaon, Varanasi
Baragaon
city
Country India
StateUttar Pradesh
DistrictVaranasi
Elevation
88 m (289 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total10,517
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Baragaon is a census town in Varanasi district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India.

Geography

Baragaon is located at 25°26′N 82°49′E / 25.43°N 82.82°E / 25.43; 82.82.[1] It has an average elevation of 88 metres (288 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[2] Baragaon had a population of 10,517. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Baragaon has an average literacy rate of 56%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with 65% of the males and 35% of females literate. 21% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Education

Baragaon is considered as educational hub of nearby areas. Shri Baldeo Post Graduate College is preferred by most students of the area for higher studies. Baragaon is near to International airport varanasi.

References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Baragaon
  2. ^ "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. Retrieved 2008-11-01.