- Bakewar
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native_name = Bakewar | type = city | latd = 26.67 | longd = 79.18
locator_position = right | state_name = Uttar Pradesh
district = Etawah
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altitude = 142
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 13,053| population_density =
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footnotes =Bakewar is a town and a
nagar panchayat inEtawah district in the state ofUttar Pradesh ,India .Geography
Bakewar is located at coord|26.67|N|79.18|E|. [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/36/Bakewar.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Bakewar] ] It has an average elevation of 142
metre s (465 feet). The village is famous as the premier education centre of Uttar Pradesh. The town is indebted to Dwivedi family for starting a small school now developed as post graduate college," Janta Degree College", Imparting education in various fields. The funds for the college has been generated by seeking donations from surrounding villages.Demographics
As of 2001 Indiacensus , [GR|India] Bakewar had a population of 13,053. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Bakewar has an average literacy rate of 59%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with 59% of the males and 41% of females literate. 18% of the population is under 6 years of age.The Janta College Bakewar is well known for its quality education and many new departments have introduced recently. This place has historical importance as it is place of BAKASHUR , who was killed by Bhima of Mahabharata during their visit over here. There is place having the Photo of Wife of Bhima.References
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