Mehnagar

Mehnagar is a town and a nagar panchayat in Azamgarh district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.GeographyMehnagar is located at. It has an average elevation of 61 metres (200 feet).DemographicsAs of the 2001 Census of India, Mehnagar had a population of 13,319. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Mehnagar has an average literacy rate of 63%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72%, and female literacy is 53%. In Mehnagar, 18% of the population is under 6 years of age.HistoryMehnagar is a historic place situated 20 km from Azamgarh, in Uttar Pradesh. An ancient fort built by King Haribans and a huge pond is the main draw. An annual religious fair held on the ponds known as Madilaha, 3 km away, is attended by large number of people from far and near. This place has seen some development in the recent years with a petrol pump and 2 ATMs opening up.