Phulpur, Prayagraj facts for kids
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Phulpur, Prayagraj
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| Nickname(s):
Nehru's Constituency
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 Phulpur, Prayagraj
Location in Uttar Pradesh
Phulpur, Prayagraj
Location in India
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| Country |  India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Prayagraj |
| Government | |
| • Type | Nagar Panchayat |
| • Body | Phulpur Nagar Panchayat |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.8 km2 (6.1 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 87 m (285 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 21,066 |
| • Density | 1,333/km2 (3,453/sq mi) |
| Language | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| • Additional official | Urdu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN |
212402
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| Telephone Code | +91-5332 |
| Vehicle registration | UP 70 |
Phulpur is a town in the Prayagraj district of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is famous for being the place where Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister, was elected to the Indian Parliament. Phulpur is also home to a local assembly seat.
Where is Phulpur Located?
Phulpur is found at about 25.55 degrees North and 82.10 degrees East. This means it is in the northern part of India. The town is about 87 meters (285 feet) above sea level. Interestingly, the official Indian Standard Time (IST) is calculated from Phulpur.
Who Lives in Phulpur?
According to a census from 2001, Phulpur had a population of 21,066 people. More than half of the people living there were male (54%), and 46% were female.
Most people in Phulpur can read and write. The town's literacy rate was 60%, which was a bit higher than the national average in India at that time. About 70% of males could read, while 49% of females could. Around 17% of the population was under six years old.
