Nasirabad, India

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native_name = Nasirabad
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locator_position = right | state_name = Rajasthan
district = Ajmer
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altitude = 429
population_as_of = 2001
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Nasirabad (Hindi: नसिराबाद, Urdu: ناصر آباد) is a cantonment town in Ajmer district in the Indian state of Rajasthan.

Geography

Nasirabad is located at coord|26.3|N|74.73|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/24/Nasirabad.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Nasirabad] ] . It has an average elevation of 429 metres (1407 feet).

The name is based on a famous English officer (Sir David Ochterlony), who was honoured with the name "NASIR-UD-DAULA" (the Defender of the State), by Mughal Badshah Shah Alam II. The city is known for its Army population. Many soldiers and officers are posted here every year. Major Kamlesh Prasad is one of those who fought and perished in the Kargil War against Pakistan.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Nasirabad had a population of 49,111. Males constitute 58% of the population and females 42%. Nasirabad has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 84%, and female literacy is 64%. In Nasirabad, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

This city has a significance for the Indian Army. This is one of the most famous place in Rajasthan where the 1857 revolt erupted. This was the place which represented Rajasthan in this mutiny.

The city is surrounded with Ajmer, Beawer, and Kishangarh. The GAIL has made this an important place. The largest Gas Plant in Asia is situated in Delwara, Nasirabad. With the development of this Gas Plant ample of opportunities have raised. Transportation system is a vital player in this as the transportation of Gas and Petroleum products is a necessary activity with this. The city has also set up a mile stone in the field of studies as the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan has achieved highest ratio of passed students for last decades for tenth & twelfth standard board Examinations.