Barsana
Barsana is a historical town and a nagar panchayat in the Mathura district of the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Barsana is the birthplace of the goddess Radharani, the consort of Krishna. It is in the Braj region. It is located at 27.65°N 77.38°E.[1]
Barsana | |
|---|---|
Town | |
 Chhatris of Barsana | |
| Nickname(s): The Birthplace of Radha Devi | |
  Barsana Location in Uttar Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 27.65°N 77.38°E | |
| Country |  |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Mathura |
| Elevation | 182 m (597 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 9,215 |
| Demonym(s) | Radhe |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| • Native | Braj Bhasha dialect |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[2] 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.
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References
- "Barsana, India". Falling Rain Genomics. Retrieved 9 December 2018.
- "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.
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