Barsana
Barsana is a historical town and nagar panchayat in the Mathura district of the state of Uttar Pradesh, India.[1] Barsana is believed to be the home of the Hindu goddess Radha, the consort of Krishna. It is in the Braj region. The main attraction of the town is Radha Rani Temple.
Barsana | |
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Town | |
 Shri Radha Rani Temple in Barsana | |
| Nickname(s): The Birthplace of Goddess Radha | |
  Barsana Location in Uttar Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 27°38′56″N 77°22′44″E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Mathura |
| Elevation | 182 m (597 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 9,215 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| • Native | Braj Bhasha dialect |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | UP-85 |
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[2] Barsana had a population of 9215. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Barsana has an average literacy rate of 53%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with 66% of the males and 34% of females literate. 19% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Significant places
- Radha Rani Temple
- Rangeeli Mahal
- Kirti Temple
- Maan Mandir
- Sankhari Khor
- Shri Radha Kushal Bihari Temple [3]
- Daan Bihari Temple [4]
References
- "Barsana, India". Falling Rain Genomics. Archived from the original on 5 December 2018. Retrieved 9 December 2018.
- "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.
- "Shri Radha Kushal Bihari Temple Barsana | Mandir History, Architecture & Visiting Time | UP Tourism". tour-my-india. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
- "Dan Bihari Temple Barsana | Mandir History, Architecture & Visiting Time | UP Tourism". tour-my-india. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
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