Tulsipur

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Tulsipur
Town
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Devi Patan Temple at Tulsipur India
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Tulsipur
Location in India
Coordinates: 27°33′N82°25′E / 27.55°N 82.42°E / 27.55; 82.42
CountryFlag of India.svg India
State Uttar Pradesh
District Balrampur District
Area
  Total
25 km2 (10 sq mi)
Elevation
109 m (358 ft)
Population
 (2011) [1]
  Total
24,488
  Density2,000/km2 (5,000/sq mi)
Language
  Official Hindi
  Local Awadhi [2]
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
Telephone code05264
Vehicle registration UP-47

Tulsipur is a town and tehsil in the Balrampur district of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, A very famous sacred place Devi Patan Temple lies in the city, which is a sacred and pilgrimage site for Hindus, many pilgrims across the country and from Nepal log participation during Maha Shivratri and a fair also held during the festival." [3]

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Geography

Tulsipur is located near the India-Nepal border on the banks of the River Nakti and River Siria and is 20 km from Koilabas and 190 km from the state capital Lucknow. It is located 28 km from Balrampur District. [4]

History

The House of Tulsipur ruled one of the largest Taluqs of Oudh, India, which then included the Dang and Deukhuri Valleys.

Demographics

At the 2011 Indian Census, Tulsipur had a population of 24,488, of which 12,861 were males and 11,627 were females. The population within the 0-6 year age group was 3,686. The literate population numbered 14,259, which constituted 58.2% of the population with male literacy of 63.8% and female literacy of 52.1%. The effective literacy rate of the population aged 7 and over was 68.5%, of which male literacy rate was 74.9% and female literacy rate was 61.5%. The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes population was 1,119 and 24 respectively. Tulsipur had 3,776 households in 2011. [1]

Education

Educational InstitutesAffiliated toMedium of Education
Starwards Public School & College ICSE & ISC English
Adi Shakti Maa Pateshwari Public School CBSE English
Sarashwati Sishu Mandir UP Board Hindi
Fauzan Public SchoolMadarsaHindi
Cambridge School CBSE Hindi
Swatantra Bharat Intermediate College UP Board Hindi
Basant Lal intermediate College UP Board Hindi
Tulsipur Public School UP Board Hindi
Atlanta Public School UP Board Hindi
Ishavasyam Inter College UP Board Hindi
Sunrise Children's Academy UP Board Hindi
Children's Academy UP Board Hindi
Mahatma Gopal Das Higher Secondary School UP Board Hindi
Tulsipur Children City Montessori School UP Board Hindi
Kasturba Arya Balika Int College UP Board Hindi
Akhileshwar Tiwari Girls Inter College UP Board Hindi
Deep Narayan Singh Degree CollegeSiddhartha UniversityHindi & English
DPS Institute ChaipurwaSiddhartha UniversityHindi & English
Faisal Degree CollegeSiddhartha UniversityHindi & English

Transport

Air

The nearest domestic airport is Shravasti Airport, which is 50 Kilometera away from the town and the nearest international airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow, which is 210 km away. Tulsipur does not have its own airport.

Railways

Tulsipur railway station Tulsipur, a key town now enjoys direct railway links to major Indian cities, including Delhi and Mumbai, significantly boosting connectivity and local economy. The Tulsipur Railway Station is set for a major upgrade to become an Amrit Bharat Railway Station, as part of a government initiative aimed at modernizing railway infrastructure. This transformation is expected to enhance passenger experience and further elevate Tulsipur's status as a crucial transport hub in India.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Census of India: Tulsipur". www.censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 20 December 2019.
  2. "52nd REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONER FOR LINGUISTIC MINORITIES IN INDIA" (PDF). nclm.nic.in. Ministry of Minority Affairs. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 May 2017. Retrieved 8 June 2019.
  3. "Villages in Tulsipur Tehsil, Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh". Mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
  4. "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Tulsipur, India". www.fallingrain.com. Retrieved 20 December 2019.