Sherkot

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Sherkot | type = city | latd = 29.35 | longd = 78.58
locator_position = right | state_name = Uttar Pradesh
district = Bijnor
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altitude = 203
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 152,870| population_density =
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area_telephone = 01344
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Sherkot is a city and a municipal board in Bijnor district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

History

Sherkot was founded during the reign of Sher Shah Suri, an Afghan ruler of Sur Dynasty, who became the Emperor of North India, between 1540–45 [http://dsal.uchicago.edu/reference/gazetteer/pager.html?objectid=DS405.1.I34_V22_279.gifSherkot] The Imperial Gazetteer of India, v. 22, p. 273.] . Under the reign of Akbar, it was the main town of the "pargana"; and in 1805, it was attacked by Amir Khan, a Pindari invader. Later during the Indian Rebellion of 1857, it was the scene of battle, between loyalits and the rebels. Up to 1844, it was headquarter of the Tehsil, and later became a part of the Dhampur tehsil; in 1901, it had a population of 14,999 [ [http://dsal.uchicago.edu/reference/gazetteer/pager.html?objectid=DS405.1.I34_V11_289.gifDhampur Tahsil] The Imperial Gazetteer of India, v. 11, p. 283.]

Geography

Sherkot is located at coord|29.35|N|78.58|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/36/Sherkot.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Sherkot] ] . It has an average elevation of 203 metres (666 feet).Famed localities are, Tarai, (hussain)Shekhan, Nondhna, Kho Bairaz, afganan, kaziyan Khurara.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Sherkot had a population of 52,870. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Sherkot has an average literacy rate of 47%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 52%, and female literacy is 41%. In Sherkot, 18% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Villages on the Kalagarh Road (NH-74)

* Saatnagar Village
* Bhanoti Village
* Ghosiabala Village
* Mubarakpur Village
* Bhootpuri Village

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