Bachhraon

Bachhraon is a city and a municipal board in Amroha district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India.GeographyBachhraon is located at near eastern bank of the Ganges river. It has an average elevation of 209 metres (685 feet).DemographicsIndia census, Bachhraon had a population of 31,101. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Bachhraon has an average literacy rate of 46%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with 61% of the males and 31% of females literate. 19% of the population is under 6 years of age.Many ethnic groups and cultures are represented in this town. Muslims constitute more than 75% of the population. This town is a great example of communal harmony and has a long history of peace and mutual co-operation among all communities. Peoples of this town are known for their very jolly and jovial nature with a great sense of humor.Hindustani language (incorporates Urdu in the local dialect of Hindi) is the principal spoken language while Hindi, English & Urdu are the principal written languages.Bachhraon's land is famous for many Muslim saints (walis) and Sufi shrines. Some famous saints are Haji Sahab Peer, Aughat Shah Warsi, Faiz Ali Shah, Sufi Salman Shah, Jhande Peer and many others.This town has many old Mosques like Jama Masjid, Pathar Wali Masjid(Stone Mosque), Khoti Wali Masjid and also lots of temples such as Mahadev Mandir, Sotiwala Mandir and Shiv Mandir etc. Mahadev Temple is the biggest and oldest temple of this town and believe to have a natural shivling.The Urs (Death Anniversary) of Aughat Shah Warsi & Haji peer sahab as well as annual Ramlila are widely famous.