Google Map Of Azamgarh

This town lies in one of the largest Indian states, Uttar Pradesh. This is headquarters of Azamgarh division as well as Azamgarh district. The foundation of this town was laid by Azam Khan in 1665. According to the Indian census of 2011, the population of this town is about 46, 16,509. Males and females constitute 22, 89,336 and 23, 27,172 respectively. The average literacy rate of Azamgarh is 62%. The population under the age of six constitutes about 22%. This town is regarded as the fourth largest in terms of population in Uttar Pradesh. This town is mostly dominated by the Hindus. The population of Muslims is about 15% only. The average elevation of this town is 209 feet. It comprises of a sequence of parallel ridges, whose peaks are depressed into hollows or beds. The soil of this town is very fertile. Cultivation of rice, wheat, sugarcane is carried out on large scale. Fruits like guava and mango are grown abundantly in this town. Educationally, this town is highly developed. There exist many prominent schools, degree colleges, medical colleges, and several other prominent institutions. Some of them are D.A.V. degree college, Shri Durgaji post graduate degree college, Afrashen girls degree college etc. A well-known library, Shibli library exists there. For recreation, there is famous park, Kunwar Singh Park, where people mostly gather in the evening for recreational activities.

Here, Avadh culture is practiced. The traditional language of this town is Bhojpuri. The town is connected by road, railway and air. It is at distance of 268 km and 761 from Lucknow and Delhi respectively. Azamgarh railway station is the most important station according to website of Indian Railway. The closest airport is Bahadur Shashtri International airport.