Konch

For the community development block, see Konch (community development block).

Konch
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Konch Location in Uttar Pradesh, India Konch Konch (India)
Coordinates: 25.98°N 79.15°E / 25.98; 79.15
Country	India
State	Uttar Pradesh
District	Jalaun
Elevation	141 m (463 ft)
Population  (2011)
• Total	78,587
• Rank	2nd in the district
Languages
• Official	Hindi, Bundeli
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	285205
Telephone code	05165
Vehicle registration	UP 92
Sex ratio	1000:976 unlocode = ♂/♀
Website	jalaun.nic.in

Konch is a big market city and a municipal board in Jalaun district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Konch is the second largest city of the district followed by Jalaun.

Geography

Konch is now developing as per the present scenario. It is one of the center of business in district Jalaun. It is a city with its history back in Ramayan era, this place has also been described in Vedas as a place famous for presence of a number of Kronch birds. It has India's shortest broad gauge railway line between Konch and Ait known as 'Ait-Konch Shuttle'. It is 26 (approx.) km far from the city of Orai, where the headquarters of the district is situated.

Demographics

As of 2011 India census, Konch had a population of around 78,587. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Konch has an average literacy rate of 65%, more than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 70%, and female literacy is 60%. In Konch, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Famous events

Konch is famous for the oldest Ramlila and Dussehra celebration.

The Ramlila play is 160 year old and also has its name in Limca book of world records.

It is also famous for its smallest railway line which is only 13 kilometer long by the name of ait-konch shuttle. It is india's smallest railway line....