Biswan

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Biswan is a town and a municipal board in Sitapur district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India.GeographyBiswan is located at. It has an average elevation of 133 metres (436 feet). The twin Sharda Canals flow across the outskirts of the town.HistoryOne fakir Bishwer nath established this town about 600 year ago and hence the town was called Biswan. The grave of Mumtaz Husain of persian style made in 1047 Hijri is famous for sturdiness. So many buildings, Dargah, Mosques, Inn etc. are there made by Shekhbari in 1173 Hijri. Hazrat Gulzar Shah's Mazar is famous for communal harmony, where annual Urs/ Mela is held every year.DemographicsAs per Census of India, 2011, 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%.ReligionThe town population was predominately 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. However, in last century Muslims have growth faster than Hindu and the result is today Hindus are only 44.91% while Muslim population is close to 54%.Famous placesBiswan is an old town with a rich history of its culture. Even back in 1881, when the population was just about 8000 people, it has 21 Muhammadan mosques and 17 Hindu temples. As per an old adage, People believe that Biswan is a Scorpion Free zone.Biswan gets its name from a very famous temple of Lord Shiva, Vishwanath Mandir.In Biswan a very famous fair of Guljar Shah is hosted every year during winter. The fair is popular across the state of Uttar Pradesh.

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