Bajpur

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state_name = Uttarakhand
district = Udham Singh Nagar
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population_total = 21,782| population_density =
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Bajpur is a city and a municipality in Udham Singh Nagar district in the state of Uttarakhand, India.

It was formerly known as Bazpur, and was established in early in 17th century, by Chand king, "Lakshmi Chand" (1597-1621), and named after a former Chand king, "Baz Bahadur" [ [http://www.kmvn.gov.in/chrono.php Chronological Order of Rulers of Kumaon] ]

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [GR|India] Bajpur had a population of 21,782. Males constitute 55% of the population and females 45%. Bajpur has an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 60% of the males and 40% of females literate. 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

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