Biswan

Biswan is a town and a municipal board in Sitapur district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India.

Biswan
Town
Biswan Location in Uttar Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 27°29′36″N 80°59′47″E
Country	India
State	Uttar Pradesh
District	Sitapur
Established	About 1350 AD
Population  (2011)
• Total	55,780
Languages
• Official	Hindi
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	261201
Telephone code	05863
Vehicle registration	UP-34

Geography

Biswan is located at 27.5°N 81.0°E / 27.5; 81.0.^[1] It has an average elevation of 133 metres (436 feet). The twin Sharda Canals flow across the outskirts of the town.

Sharda Canal near Biswan

History

In approximately the 15th century, Biswan was founded and named for Bishwar, a yogi belonging to Baba Vishwanatha Nath. Shekhbari was responsible for numerous buildings in the community including mosques and dargahs. An annual Urs/Mela is conducted in Biswan at Gulzaar Shah Baba mazar.^[2]

Demographics

As per Census of India, 2011,^[3] the town has a population of 55,780 of which 29,059 are males while 26,721 are females. Male literacy is around 75.30% while female literacy rate is 66.97%.

Religion

The town population was predominantly Hindu when the town was founded in 14th century. During Muslim rule in following centuries, this town grew in size mainly by Muslim immigration. In 1881, the total population was 8148, of whom 56.5% were Hindus and 43.2% were Muslims.^[4] As of 2011, Muslims make up 53.98% where Hindus are 44.91%.^[5]