Bageshwar

Bageshwar

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Bageshwar | type = city | latd = 29.85 | longd = 79.77
state_name = Uttarakhand
district = Bageshwar
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altitude = 1004
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 7803| population_density =
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Bageshwar is a city and a municipal board in Bageshwar district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is also the administrative headquarters of Bageshwar district.

There are many places of touristic and historic importance in Bageshwar. This town is situated on the confluence of river Saryu. There are many old temples dating back to 10th century AD. Among them are the Baijnath temple which is believed to have been built by the Pandavas.

Geography

Bageshwar is located at coord|29.85|N|79.77|E|. [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/39/Bageshwar.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Bageshwar] ] It has an average elevation of 1,004 metres (3,294 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [GR|India] Bageshwar had a population of 7803. Males constitute 55% of the population and females 45%. Bageshwar has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 58% of the males and 42% of females literate. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

References

External links

* [http://bageshwar.nic.in Official website of Bageshwar district]
* [http://www.panoramio.com/photo/600656 Gomti Sarayu Sangam photo & terrain map link]
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/bhatt/sets/72157594312735326/ Photos of a village in Bageshwar]


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