Baraut
 | This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page. (Learn how and when to remove these messages)
|
Baraut
बडौत | |
|---|---|
 Office of Baraut Municipality | |
| Country | India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Division | Meerut |
| District | Baghpat |
| Government | |
| • Body | Municipal Corporation |
| • Chairman | K.P. Malik |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.36 km2 (4.00 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 231 m (758 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 102,733 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, English |
| • Regional | Khari Boli |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 250611 |
| Telephone code | 91-1234 xxx xxx |
| Vehicle registration | UP-17 xxxx |
| Sex ratio | 53% ♂/47% ♀ |
| Literacy rate | 65% |
Baraut is a small city and municipal board in Baghpat district, Uttar Pradesh, India, just 55 kilometres (34 mi) from the national capital and falling within the National Capital Region. Previously, Baraut was within Meerut district until Baghpat district was split off from Meerut.
Geography
Baraut is located at 29°36′N 77°10′E / 29.6°N 77.16°E. It spread in the area of 10.36 square kilometers. Its average elevation is 231 m (758 feet). Baraut is served by two state highways, SH-57 & SH-82.
Demographics
According to the 2011 India census, urban Baraut has an estimated population of 150,992, of which 80,570 (53%) are male and 70,422 (47%) are female. Urban Baraut has an average literacy rate of 65%, which is lower than the national average of 74%, with 72% of males and 57% of females being literate. The census also showed that 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.[1]
See also
References
- ^ "Primary Census Abstract: Uttar Pradesh state, Baghpat district". Census of India. Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. 2011. Retrieved 13 October 2014. URL doesn't link to specific page.