Bansgaon

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native_name = Bansgaon | type = city | latd = 26.56 | longd = 83.35
locator_position = right | state_name = Uttar Pradesh
district = Gorakhpur
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altitude = 68
population_as_of = 2001
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Bansgaon is a town and a nagar panchayat in Gorakhpur district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India.

Geography

Bansgaon is located at coord|26.56|N|83.35|E|. [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/36/Bansgaon.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Bansgaon] ] It has an average elevation of 68 metres (223 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [GR|India] Bansgaon had a population of 14,086. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Bansgaon 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. 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.

It's one of the oldest village in UP as per the servey of INDIA TODAY in 2005.It has been observed that there is a superstitious tradition being carried out since centuries of giving blood to Devi Durga (well known as BALI) for the well being of the surrounding.

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