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Sirsaganj
सिरसागंज
town
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Sirsaganj
Location in Uttar Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 27°03′25″N78°41′10″E / 27.05694°N 78.68611°E / 27.05694; 78.68611
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Uttar Pradesh
District Firozabad
Elevation
162 m (531 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total28,212(14,926 males 13,286 females) [1]
Hindi
  Official Hindi
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
205151/283151

Sirsaganj is a town and a municipal board in Firozabad district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

Sirsaganj is a Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) constituency of the State of Uttar Pradesh in India. (AC No. 99). ""Smt Ranjana Singh"" is Chairmen of Nagar Palika Parishad, Sirsaganj and Shri Sarvesh Yadav is MLA of Sirsaganj.In the town of Sirsaganj, there live 4,404 families constituting a population of 28,212 persons. There live 14,926 males and 13,286 females in Sirsaganj. The sex ratio of Sirsaganj is 887.98 females per 1000 males.

Hinduism is the main religion here. Muslims, Jains, and Sikhs are in minorities. In Hindus, Kirar Thakurs are in majority. This area is mainly inhabited by Yadav and also has a significant population of Sengar and Jadon Rajputs (Kirar) . Kirar of sirsaganj are descended from Karauli state via Avagarh state . Spiritual culture of this city is defined as a nearby radius of 5–10 km like Hanumaan Bari, Samor Baba, Jaimai Mata Mandir, Jaduwara, Radha Krishna Mandir, Shri Shakleshwar Mahadev, Shri Vankhandeshwar and Baba Dudhadhari Mandir. [2]

Generally, people of Sirsaganj mainly speak Braj Bhasha which is a dialect of Hindi. People also speak standard Hindi. Many people in the town also have fluency in English. There are also a few speakers of Urdu and Punjabi.

Farming and shopkeeping is the main occupation of the people of Sirsaganj. In Sirsaganj there also live a large number of businesspeople, servicemen, lawyers, and teachers.most of the people are related to agriculture, and potato is the main crop here.

People of the town are generally treated as prospers. But there also live a large number of people under the poverty line. However, this town is considered a peaceful residence. It has a rich culture where people are conservative. A large number of people wear traditional clothes.

Geography

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Flowers of a potato plant
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Russet potatoes with sprouts
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Wheat

Sirsaganj is located at 27°03′25″N78°41′10″E / 27.05694°N 78.68611°E / 27.05694; 78.68611 . [3]

Some Main Roads of Sirsaganj are Kaurara Road, Araon Road, Paigu Road, Kunjpura Road, Sothra Road, Karhal Road, and Etawah Road which can be called as "Lifeline of Sirsaganj" because it's economical and geographical importance, all the major businesses, shops, and showrooms are on this road and this road connects to all the previously mentioned roads!

Sirsaganj is 80 km away from the major metropolitan city of Agra, which is an international travel destination. The other major cities close to Sirsaganj are Firozabad (34 Km), Etawah (47 Km)

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