Google Map Of Bahraich

• District Code: BH
• Population Of Bahraich - 3,478,257
• Area (km²) - 4,696.8 km2 (1,813.4 sq mi) 
• Division - Devipatan
• Parliamentary Constituency - Bahraich, Kaiserganj
• Assembly Constituency -  Nanpara, Charda, Bhinga, Bahraich, Ikauna, Balha, Nanpara, Matera, Mahasi, Bahraich, Payagpur, Kaiserganj,  Katra Bazar, Colonelganj and Tarabganj
• Time zone Of Bahraich - IST (UTC+5:30)
• Elevation Of Bahraich - NA
• Sex Ratio - 891 (2011)
• Official Website - http://behraich.nic.in/

District is located at Saryu River. It shares international border with Nepal. According to Government of India, the district Bahraich is one of the minority concentrated district in India on the basis of the 2001 census data on population, socio-economic indicators and basic amenities indicators.

History:

The name Bahraich derives from the Bhars who were ancient tribe inhabiting parts of eastern Uttar Pradesh. It is also believed that Bahraich got its name from the Ashram of Mahirshi Bhar. The main occupation of the residents of Bahraich is agriculture. In the British period, Bahraich was a famous market for grains and pulses. 

Demographics:

• District has the population of 168,376 as per 2001 census.
• Population of male: 53% and female: 47%
• Average literacy rate: 59%

Geography:

District is located at longitude 81 degree East and latitude 27 degree north. It has an average elevation of 126 meters.

Places:

• Bahraich is very famous because of the Mausoleum of Ghazi Saiyyad Salar Masud
• There are remains of Buddhist monastery known as Sravasti.
• Temple of Junglee Nath, Kailashpuri Barrage, Chittaura Jheel and Kartaniya Ghat Alligator Breeding center.
• Kartarniya ghat wildlife reserve