Sarila
| Sarila | |
|---|---|
| tehsil | |
  Sarila Location in Uttar Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 25°46′N 79°41′E / 25.77°N 79.68°ECoordinates: 25°46′N 79°41′E / 25.77°N 79.68°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Hamirpur |
| Elevation | 129 m (423 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 7,858 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Sarila is a town and a nagar panchayat in Hamirpur district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is situated on Rath-Jalapur Road 0r MDR-41B it is 28 km from Rath
Geography
Sarila is located at 25°46′N 79°41′E / 25.77°N 79.68°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 129 metres (423 feet).
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[2] Sarila had a population of 7858. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Sarila has an average literacy rate of 49%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 64%, and female literacy is 33%. In Sarila, 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Education
A number of senior secondary and secondary schools are available in Rath:
- Sri Shalleshwar Higher Secondary School
- Government Inter College
- Government I.T.I.
Historical places
There are many historical places, many temples and mosques located in Sarila.
- Sri Shalleshwar Mandir is located in Jhanda Bazar locality of Sarila. It is the oldest temple in Sarila. Every year on the occasion of Maha Shivratri, a marriage procession of lord Shiva is carried out in the whole town. On this auspicious occasion, a number of Jhakis are displayed. A large crowd gathers around to take part in this Shiv Barat from nearby villages.
- Kalka Mandir is located on Mamna Road. It is the temple of goddess Kali Mata.
Bank
- Allahabad Bank
- Co-operative Bank
- State Bank of India
- Allahabad UP Gramin Bank
Administration
Local self government
Sarila is governed by a municipality under the Uttar Pradesh Municipal Act. The council is called Nagar Panchayat
Sub district administration
Sarila is the headquarters of sub division which is headed by a Sub-Divisional Magistrate (S.D.M.). SDM is assisted by four officers one Tehsil Magistrate and Nayab Tehsil Magistrates.
Police administration
Sarila city's security is maintained by Sarila Kotwali.
References
- ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Sarila
- ↑ "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.