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'''Doharighat''' is a town and a [[nagar panchayat]] in [[Mau district]] in the state of [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[India]].
'''Doharighat''' is a town and a [[nagar panchayat]] in [[Mau district]] in the state of [[Uttar Pradesh]], India.


==Transport==
==Transport==
Nearest railway station [[Dohrighat railway station|Doharighat]]
The nearest railway station [[Dohrighat railway station]]. This city is connected by [[NH29]] route and is between [[Gorakhpur]] and [[Varanasi]].

This city is connected by NH 29 route and is between Gorakhpur and Varanasi


==Geography==
==Geography==
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==Historical city==
==Historical city==
Dohrighat is a historical city.<ref>https://www.dohrighat.com/ </ref> Ram and Lord Parsuram meet here then it was name of Dohrighat. Here situated two temple like Janki Mandir and Lord Shiva and Famous Ghat is Gauri shanker Ghat.{{fact|date=March 2019}}
Dohrighat is a historical city.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.dohrighat.com/ |title=Home |website=dohrighat.com}}</ref>
The head canal is the second large pumped [[canal]] in Asia and is named for politician Chaudhary Charan Singh.<ref>{{Cite web|title=दोहरीघाट पंप कैनाल का नाम बदला, सूरत नहीं|url=https://www.jagran.com/uttar-pradesh/mau-10405778.html|access-date=2021-01-18|website=Dainik Jagran|language=hi}}</ref>

The name: Dohri ghat (Do Hari) comes from the fact that two Vishnu (Hari) avatars met here - 6th avatar Parshuram, and 7th avatar Shri Ram. On the way back from Mithila, after Sita-Ram marriage, Parshuram met Shri Ram here, and tested that He was truly the one who broke Shiva's arrow. This historical place, thus, is known as Doharighat (Do hari ghat).

The head canal is the second large pump [[nahar]] in Asia and its build 5&nbsp;km from concrete and elevated. It is pumped from Ghagra (saryu) river and through 12 large and medium pumps and then make canal and it is a lifeline for eastern UP till Balia district. This pump canal was built in the first five-year planning after Independence in 1952.
The religious temple of Lakshman Ji Maharaj is a famous site in Dohrighat.{{fact|date=March 2019}}
This temple is dedicated to Lord Lakshman (Younger Brother of Lord Ram) which is situated on the bank of Saryu river.

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This temple is about 8.5&nbsp;km from city.
In way comes the Divine Mother Durga Temple.

This place is also known for a park known as Muktidham which is situated on the banks of river Ghaghra. It is a cemetery which is also a park. Here is a statue of Lord Shiva which is very large in size.{{fact|date=March 2019}}


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Doharighat had a population of 10,245. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Doharighat has an average literacy rate of 60%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 68% and, female literacy is 52%. In Dohrighat, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.
{{As of|2011|}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Doharighat had a population of 11,799. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Doharighat has an average literacy rate of 60%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 68% and, female literacy is 52%. In Dohrighat, 16% of the population is under 0 — 6 years of age.
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Doharighat has one post graduate colleges:'''
* Victory Inter college Doharighat.
* The Parvati Post Graduate College of Doharighat
* Jaunpur University offers a number of courses within Doharighat.


==References==
==References==
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{{Mau district}}
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This temple is about 8.5&nbsp;km from Dohrighat


[[Category:Cities and towns in Mau district]]
[[Category:Cities and towns in Mau district]]



{{Mau-geo-stub}}This temple is about 8.5km from dohrighat
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Latest revision as of 03:26, 21 September 2024

Doharighat
Town
Doharighat is located in Uttar Pradesh
Doharighat
Doharighat
Location in Uttar Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 26°16′N 83°31′E / 26.26°N 83.52°E / 26.26; 83.52
Country India
StateUttar Pradesh
DistrictMau
Elevation
66 m (217 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total
10,245
Languages Spoken : Hindi English and Bhojpuri
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Doharighat is a town and a nagar panchayat in Mau district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India.

Transport

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The nearest railway station Dohrighat railway station. This city is connected by NH29 route and is between Gorakhpur and Varanasi.

Geography

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Dohrighat is located at 26°16′N 83°31′E / 26.26°N 83.52°E / 26.26; 83.52.[1] It has an average elevation of 66 metres (216 feet).

Historical city

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Dohrighat is a historical city.[2] The head canal is the second large pumped canal in Asia and is named for politician Chaudhary Charan Singh.[3]

Demographics

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As of 2011 India census,[4] Doharighat had a population of 11,799. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Doharighat has an average literacy rate of 60%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 68% and, female literacy is 52%. In Dohrighat, 16% of the population is under 0 — 6 years of age.

References

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  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Dohrighat
  2. ^ "Home". dohrighat.com.
  3. ^ "दोहरीघाट पंप कैनाल का नाम बदला, सूरत नहीं". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 18 January 2021.
  4. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.

This temple is about 8.5 km from Dohrighat


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