Kopaganj

Kopaganj
Kopa
city
Kopaganj

Location in Uttar Pradesh, India

Coordinates: 26°01′N 83°34′E / 26.02°N 83.57°E / 26.02; 83.57Coordinates: 26°01′N 83°34′E / 26.02°N 83.57°E / 26.02; 83.57
Country  India
State Uttar Pradesh
District Mau
Elevation 66 m (217 ft)
Population (2011)
 • Total 55,231
Languages
 • Official Hindi
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)

Kopaganj is a town and a [aadersh nagar panchayat] in Mau district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

Geography

Kopaganj کوپا گنج is located at 26°01′N 83°34′E / 26.02°N 83.57°E / 26.02; 83.57.[1] It has an average elevation of 66 metres (217 feet). main religion in kopaganj is Hindu and Muslims.

Demographics

As of 2011 India census,[2] Kopaganj had a population of 55,231. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Kopaganj has an average literacy rate of 77%, higher than the national average of 74%: male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 71%. In Kopaganj, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. It is one of the oldest town in the district Mau, Uttara Pradesh. The name of the town is in the name of queen Kopeshwari Devi, Grand mother of queen Dhandaie Kunwar. This town has a mix population of Hindus and Muslims with majority of Muslims. This town is famous for textile industries particularly handloom sarees. It is one of the oldest town in Uttar Pradesh.

HAJI ABDUR RAB

Haji Abdur Rab was born of 7th june1904. He was very kind hearted. His father, SHEIKH ABDULLAH was appointed magistrate by the British government. His grandfather MOHAMMAD AZAM lived in Bahadurganj and later migrated to kopaganj. He started a firm by the name SEKHAWATULLAH HEDAITULLAH along with his brothers named, SEKHAWATULLAH, HEDAITULLAH, ABDUR RAB and ABDUL WALI. He was married to MAJEEDUN NISA at an early age n had seven sons named, HAFIZULLAH, FASIHULLAH,AZIZULLAH ABDUR RAHIM, ABDUL SAMAD, ABDUL KAREEM and ABDUL AHAD and four daughters. He was a religious and down to earth person who spent his life doing good for all. He died on 15 July 1996 while he was admitted in haleema hospital. His son Abdur Raheem is running educational institutions after their names. H.A RAB DEGREE COLLEGE in mau and MAJEEDUN NISA GIRLS PG COLLEGE in kopaganj which are renowned institutions for education of girls.
Mohammad Yasir

Mohammad Yasir comes from the Clan of Haji Hafizullah. Mohammad Yasir is Studying Master Of Business Administration From Jamia Millia Islamia.

List of school, colleges and madrasa

Religions

As of 2011 India census,60% Population is Muslims & 40% Hindus.

Economy

Approx 2000 powerlooms are there in Kopaganj, which is manufacturing the cotton,linen sarees. this is the main source of income. Ganapati Ridhi Sidhi Agro Industries Pvt. Limited (Steam Sortex Rice Plant) this is very huge plant for polished rice and paddy mill. and also some shop are opening now this area in devolve mode like (one of most Online services provided by IDL IDEAL DIGITAL LAB ), Computer Institute (Path Info Solution) Skill oriented courses are running here, Boutique Centre, Beauty Parlour, ETC.

Town Area

Chandan Pura, Fattan Pura, Jumman Pura, Fulel Pura, Hunsa Pura, Dost Pura, Bajrang Nagar, Kasara Mod, Hikma, Bazid Pura,Chaman Road Nayapura Jummanpura and Ansari Road (Ansari Rd) etc.

Current Chairman :Mr. Helal Ahmed Ansari (SP) curreent sabhasad Mr. javed.akhter ansari(SP)

References

  1. ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kopaganj
  2. ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
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