Shikohabad

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Shikohabad | type = city | latd = 27.1 | longd = 78.6
locator_position = right | state_name = Uttar Pradesh
district = Firozabad
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altitude = 163
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 88,075| population_density =
area_magnitude= sq. km 25
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area_telephone = 205135
postal_code = 91-5676
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Shikohabad is a city and a municipal board in Firozabad district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

Geography

Shikohabad is located at coord|27.1|N|78.6|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/36/Shikohabad.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Shikohabad] ] . It has an average elevation of 163 metres (534 feet).

History

The town is apparently named after one of the famous personalities in Mughal era called Dara Shikoh. In its present form, the town hardly has any recognizable evidence of that era.

Accessibility

The nearest airport is 65 km away at Agra. Shikohabad is well connected to Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Agra, Kanpur and Lucknow by rail network. It is also well connected by road with all major cities of state and region. In fact, it is located on NH-2, the longest Highway of India.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Shikohabad had a population of 88,075. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Shikohabad has an average literacy rate of 65%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 71%, and female literacy is 58%. In Shikohabad, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Shikohabad had given many good leaders to the state and it is also famous for its colleges and education. Though it is a small town but it has 4 degree colleges with all streams and this includes one college for girls only. Students can find any streams for their graduation or post graduation and comes under Agra University. Students from all nearby areas come to study here.

The city also have one of the oldest Bulbs and Tubes manufacturing unit named HIND LAMPS Ltd. The company is now owned by Bajaj Electricals. The premises also have residential area where all the employees live. The building is of British era and is free of pollution.

Bateshwar, famous Hindu pilgrimage of Lord Shiva, is situated 25 kilometers away from shikohabad.Shikohabad falls under Taj Trapezium Zone.

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