Sultanganj
| Sultanganj सुल्तानगंज | |
|---|---|
| City | |
  Sultanganj Location in Bihar, India | |
| Coordinates: 25°14′46″N 86°44′17″E / 25.246°N 86.738°ECoordinates: 25°14′46″N 86°44′17″E / 25.246°N 86.738°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Bihar |
| District | Bhagalpur |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 41,812 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Angika Hindi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 813213 |
Sultanganj is a city located in the Bhagalpur district of the Indian state of Bihar. It is situated on the south bank of Ganga river, 25 km west of Bhagalpur city at 25°14'23"N 86°43'48"E.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[1] Sultanganj had a population of 41,812. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Sultanganj has an average literacy rate of 52%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 60%, and female literacy is 43%. In Sultanganj, 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Shravani Mela
Shravani Mela is a month-long festival which is celebrated in July - August of every year by devotees of Lord Shiva.[2][3]
Sultanganj Buddha
Sultanganj has immense contribution to the Buddha art and culture also and it is reflected in beautiful Sultanganj Buddha, found at the site of a Buddhist Vihara during the construction of the Railway Station.
People from Sultanganj
- Sanjay Jha, chairman and CEO of Motorola Mobility
References
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
- ↑ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Shrawani-Mela-inaugurated/articleshow/21291784.cms
- ↑ http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-07/patna/39813913_1_shrawani-mela-holy-water-ganga