- Baldeo
Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Baldeo | type = city | latd = 27.42 | longd = 77.82
locator_position = right | state_name = Uttar Pradesh
district = Mathura
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altitude = 176
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 9695| population_density =
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footnotes =Baldeo is a town and a
nagar panchayat inMathura district in the state ofUttar Pradesh ,India .History
According to Hindu mythology, Baldeo is the place where Lord Krishna's elder brother named 'Baldeo' use to rule. It is also known as 'Dauji' in the local areas around mathura as the other name of Lord Baldeo was 'Dau maharaj'. Additionally, there is a famous temple in Baldeo of 'Dau Maharaj', where there is a stone statue of him with his wife situated.Fact|date=February 2007
Geography
Baldeo is located at coord|27.42|N|77.82|E|. [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/36/Baldeo.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Baldeo] ] It has an average elevation of 176
metre s (577 feet).It is about 25 km fromMathura .Demographics
As of 2001 Indiacensus , [GR|India] Baldeo had a population of 9695. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Baldeo has an average literacy rate of 63%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 64% of the males and 36% of females literate. 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.Baldauji temple
In this town there is a famous temple of Baldauji (
Baldeo , the elder brother of Hindu godKrishna ). People from far places use to visit the temple forpuja . An annualmela (festival) is held in November-December.References
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