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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Machhlishahr
Machhlishahr is a town in Jaunpur district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is situated 30 km west of district headquarters Jaunpur. NH-231 passes through the city. Machhlishahr – Janghai – Bhadohi four-lane highway is under construction which will boost the economy of the region. Machhlishahr is a Nagar panchayat and there has been a longstanding demand for making it a Nagar palika parishad. In 2020, Machhalisahar nagar panchayat has secured 33rd all India rank in Swachh Survekshan cleanliness survey.

Geography

Machhlishahr is located at 25°41′N 82°25′E / 25.68°N 82.42°E / 25.68; 82.42. It has an average elevation of 84 metres (275 feet). It has been assigned 222143 pincode by Indian postal services.

Demographics

Religions in Machhlishahr (2011)
Religion Percent
Hindus
 
 44.26%
Muslims
 
 55.34%
Distribution of religions

Population

As of 2011 Indian Census, Machhlishahr had a total population of 26,107, of which 13,284 were males and 12,823 were females. Population within the age group of 0 to 6 years was 3,886. The total number of literates in Machhlishahr was 17,205, which constituted 65.9% of the population with male literacy of 71.0% and female literacy of 60.6%. The effective literacy rate of 7+ population of Machhlishahr was 77.4%, of which male literacy rate was 83.8% and female literacy rate was 70.9%. The Scheduled Castes population was 1,841. Machhlishahr had 3740 households in 2011.

As of 2001 India census, Machhlishahr had a population of 22‚943. Males constitute 51.5% of the population and females 48.5%. Literacy rate is Machhlishahr city is 58.3%.

Religion

A little more than half of the population follow Islam, with the rest being followeres of Hinduism.

Government and politics

Members of Parliament

Notable people

See also