Barsana

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Barsana
Barsana Dham
Town
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Clockwise from top: : Outer view of Radha Rani Temple, Inside view of Radharani Temple, Entrance gate of Barsana, Brahmamchal Hill and Holi celebration at Shreeji Temple
Nickname: 
The Birthplace of Goddess Radha
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Barsana
Location in Uttar Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 27°38′56″N77°22′44″E / 27.64889°N 77.37889°E / 27.64889; 77.37889
CountryFlag of India.svg India
State Uttar Pradesh
District Mathura
Elevation
182 m (597 ft)
Population
 (2001)
  Total
9,215
Languages
  Official Hindi
  Native Braj Bhasha dialect
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registration UP-85

Barsana is a historical town and nagar panchayat in the Mathura district of the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. [1] The town holds cultural and religious significance as the birthplace of Hindu goddess Radha, the chief consort of Krishna. Barsana is situated in the Braj region. [2] The main attraction of the town is the historical Radha Rani Temple which attracts huge number of devotees throughout the year. [3]

Barsana is an integral part of the Krishna pilgrimage circuit which also includes Mathura, Vrindavan, Govardhan, Kurukshetra and Dwarka.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [4] Barsana had a population of 9215. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Barsana has an average literacy rate of 53%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with 66% of the males and 34% of females literate. 19% of the population is under 6 years of age.

References

  1. "Barsana, India". Falling Rain Genomics. Archived from the original on 5 December 2018. Retrieved 9 December 2018.
  2. "Barsana | Welcome to UP Tourism-Official Website of Department of Tourism, Government of Uttar Pradesh, India". www.uptourism.gov.in. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
  3. "Historical town Barsana set to celebrate 'Lathmar Holi' Tuesday". Financialexpress. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
  4. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.