Pandaha | |
|---|---|
Village | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Azamgarh |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | UP-50 |
| Website | up |
Pandaha is a village in Rani Ki Sarai town of Azamgarh district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is the birthplace of historian Mahapandit Rahul Sankrityayan. [1]
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