Pipraich

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native_name = Pipraich | type = city | latd = 26.83 | longd = 83.53
locator_position = right | state_name = Uttar Pradesh
district = Gorakhpur
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altitude = 71
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 14,829| population_density =
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Pipraich is a town and a nagar panchayat in Gorakhpur district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is well known native place of reputed "Sainthwar" caste which are related to "The Mall Raja" of ancient Kushinagar.

Geography

Pipraich is located at coord|26.83|N|83.53|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/36/Pipraich.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Pipraich] ] . It has an average elevation of 71 metres (232 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Pipraich had a population of 14,829. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Pipraich has an average literacy rate of 61%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 70%, and female literacy is 51%. In Pipraich, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.

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