Ganjdundwara

Ganjdundwara is a city and a municipal board in Kasganj District and the Aligarh zone in the state Uttar Pradesh, India.GeographyGanjdundwara is located at 27.43°N 78.56°E. It has an average elevation of 166 metres (545 feet). The City is situated near the holy river Ganga, it is the nearest holy river for the city. A large number of surrounding villages depend on agriculture and related economic activities. Mohd MukeemDemographicsIndia census, Ganjdundwara had a population of 41,245. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Ganjdundwara has an average literacy rate of 44%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 51%, and female literacy is 38%. In Ganjdundwara, 18% of the population is under 6 years of age. National river Ganges flows around 15 km away in NE direction and well connected via road. One of the longest bridge has been constructed over the Ganga (at Kadarganj) which is about 15 km from town. This new bridge opened shortest route between Agra and Bareilly via Etah-Ganjdundwara-Kadarganj-Badaun, This will open the great facilities and opportunities to the near by villagers.ClimateGanjdundwara features a humid subtropical climate. The winters are moderate. The summers are hot and dry, with temperatures regularly exceeding 35°C. The monsoon season runs from the end of June to September. During the monsoon season, almost daily showers are not an uncommon phenomenon. From October onward, the weather is pleasant. Proper winter begins in early December.EducationGanjdundwara has a number of private and public schools and colleges. The medium of instruction in almost all educational institutions is predominantly Hindi. But from the last few years the city is shifting towards the English culture.