Kanth, Moradabad facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kanth
Bandage city
Garments Hub
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 Kanth
Location in Uttar Pradesh
Kanth
Location in India
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| Country |  India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Moradabad |
| Founded by | Kunwar sahab |
| Named for | kant baks |
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| • Type | city |
| • Body | Tehsil |
| Area | |
| • Total | 100 km2 (40 sq mi) |
| Area rank | 3 |
| Elevation | 252 m (827 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 26,381 |
| • Rank | 4 |
| • Density | 260/km2 (700/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi,Urdu,English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| 0591 |
244501
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| Vehicle registration | U.P 21 |
| Website | www.moradabad.nic.in |
Kanth is a town located in the Moradabad district of the Uttar Pradesh state in India. It is known for its small factories that make bandages. These bandages are sold all over Uttar Pradesh and other parts of India. Recently, Kanth has also started making ready-made clothes, which helps the town's economy grow.
Geography
Kanth is located on the right side of the Ramganga river. It is about 200 meters (655 feet) above sea level. The town has a train station on the Oudh and Rohilkhand Railway line. Kanth is also on the main road that connects Dhampur to Moradabad. It has good bus services from the U.P. Roadways, making it easy to travel by both road and train.
People and Religions
| Religions in Kanth | ||||
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| Religion | Percent | |||
| Muslims | 55.60% | |||
| Hindus | 43.39% | |||
| Christians | 0.39% | |||
| Sikhs | 0.31% | |||
| Others† | 0.1% | |||
| Distribution of religions †Includes Jains (0.03%), Buddhists (0.03%). |
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According to the 2011 India census, Kanth had a population of 26,381 people. Out of these, 13,757 were male and 12,624 were female.
Kanth has a good literacy rate, which means many people can read and write. About 73.67% of the people in Kanth are literate. This is higher than the average literacy rate for the entire state of Uttar Pradesh, which is 67.68%. For males in Kanth, the literacy rate is 80.60%, and for females, it is 66.08%.
Education
Kanth has several schools and colleges. One of the main colleges is D.S.M. Degree College. Most schools in Kanth teach in Hindi and are connected to the UP Board. Some well-known schools include:
- D.S.M. Inter College
- Dayanand Bal Mandir
- Maharishi Dayanand Inter College
- Rehbar E Aam Muslim Inter College
- Bihari Adarsh Kanya Inter College
- Public Inter College
There are also a few English-medium schools in Kanth, such as:
- R.S.Nain Memorial Public School
- St Mary's Convent
- Delhi Children Academy
- KC Public School
- MBD Public School
For computer education, there is G.K. Computer Institute (G.K.Educational Welfare Society).
Places of Worship
Kanth is home to many religious places for different communities.
For Hindus, there are several temples:
- Shiv Mandir
- Moni Mandir
- Bhood Mandir
- Kali Mandir
- Bhagvaan Balmiki Mandir
Kanth also has a special ground called Ramleela Rang Mancha. This is where a play about the Hindu epic Ramayana is performed every year before the Dusheera festival.
For Muslims, there are many mosques:
- Masjid Banjaaran (Markaj Tableeg Jaamat)
- Masjid Ansaryan
- Jama Masjid
- Qazyan Masjid
- Sunhri Masjid
- Chapper Wali Masjid
- Madina Masjid
- Thandi Masjid
- Lal Masjid
- Gulzar Masjid
- Aysha Masjid
- Moti Masjid
- Mahigiyran Masjid
- Mohammadi Masjid
For Sikhs, there is a gurudwara called Shri Gurudwara Singh Sabha.
See also
- In Spanish: Kanth para niños
