Google Map Of Tulsipur

Tulsipur is a city as well as Nagar Panchayat lying in Balrampur district, which is a part of Indian state, Uttar Pradesh. This town lies on the loop of Gorakhpur-Gonda railways with connection of bus to Koilabas on the border of Nepal. It is situated at 27.55N 82.42E. The average elevation of this town is 357 feet. According to the Indian census of 2001, the population of this town is about 21,234. The males and females constitute 53% and 47% respectively. The average literacy rate of this town is 55%, which is less than the average national literacy rate, which stands at 59.5%. The literacy rate of males and females are 62% and 47% respectively. The population below the age of fourteen years is 16%. As far as the culture and tourism of Tulsipur is concerned, this town is abuzz with culture. One of popular temples, Maa Pateshwari, which is also referred as Devi Patan is located in this town. This temple lies at the distance of 27 km from Balrampur district. As per Hindu mythology this temple is counted among 51 Shakti Peethas of Durga, the goddess of power. Thousands of devotees pay visit to this temple during the whole year. A prominent festival is organized and celebrated with gaiety and enthusiasm during Durga Puja. In the month of Chaitra, Mela (a kind of fair) is organized annually. One of the important features of festival is ShobhaYatra. Every year, pilgrims hailing from Dang district, which lies in Nepal, come there to take part in this Yatra.. This town is also famous for Devi Patan Mela, which attracts thousands pilgrims every year.