Saidpur, Ghazipur Explained

Saidpur
Settlement Type:Town
Pushpin Map:India Uttar Pradesh#India3
Pushpin Relief:yes
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Uttar Pradesh, India
Coordinates:25.55°N 83.18°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Uttar Pradesh
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Ghazipur
Leader Title:MLA
Leader Name:Ankit Bharti[1]
Unit Pref:Metric
Area Total Km2:5.21
Elevation M:70
Population Total:24338
Population As Of:2011
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Hindi
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Registration Plate:UP-61
Website:https://saidpur.bharat.help

Saidpur is a town and a nagar panchayat in the Ghazipur district of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh with the pin code 233304. The nearest railway station is in . Aunrihar is a main hub for travelling, business, politicians and the site of the Temple of Varah-Bhagwan.[2]

Geography

Saidpur is located at .[3] It has an average elevation of 70 metres (229 feet). NH 31 passes through the town and links it to Ghazipur and Varanasi. It is one of the important markets of Ghazipur district.

Electric Loco Shed, Saiyedpur Bhitri

Electric Loco shed Saiyedpur Bhitri with a holding capacity of 200 Electric locos.

SN Locomotives HP Quantity
1. 6120 38
Total Locomotives Active as of July 2024 38

Demographics

As of 2011 India census, Saidpur had a population of 24,338 of which 12,716 are males while 11,622 are females. Males constituted 53% of the population and females 47%. Saidpur has an average literacy rate of 59%, lower than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy is 68%, and female literacy is 49%. In Saidpur, 17% of the population is under six years of age.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.upvidhansabhaproceedings.gov.in/web/guest/member?memberId=20294 "Saidpur MLA"
  2. Web site: 2011 Census of India.
  3. http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/36/Saidpur.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Saidpur