Gogapur, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
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Gogapur is a small census town situated in the northern part of Ujjain district of Madhya Pradesh.
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Gogapur is a small census town situated in the northern part of Ujjain district of Madhya Pradesh. Ujjain, the district headquarters town is located in the northwest at a distance of 62 km. The nearest airport is Devi Ahilya Bai Holekar Airport at a distance of 72 km. from Ujjain. The nearest railway station Nagda Junction Railway Station is at a distance of 24 km. The surrounding places of Gogapur are Shajapur, Jaora, Ujjain and Nagda.It is located between 23.55° North latitude and 75.52° East longitude at a height of 486 metres (1594 feet) above mean sea level.
According to the 2001 census report, Gogapur had a small population of 6371 inhabitants. Males constitute 51% of the population and females constitute 49% of the population. In Gogapur, 16% of the population is less than six years of age. The town has an average literacy rate of 65% which is higher than the national average literacy rate of 59.5%. The male literacy rate is 76% and the female literacy rate is 54%.
Gambhir River flows through this charming town. Some of the major attractions in the neighbourhood include Ujjain Observatory, Sthirman Ganesh Temple, Shri Avanti Parshwanath Teerth and Bhartrihari Caves.
(Last Updated on : 05-02-2009)
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