Barsana is a historical town and nagar panchayat in the Mathura district of the state of Uttar Pradesh, India.[1] The town holds cultural and religious significance as the birthplace of Hindu goddess Radha, the chief consort of Krishna. Barsana is situated in the Braj region.[2] The main attraction of the town is the historical Radha Rani Temple which attracts huge number of devotees throughout the year.[3]
Barsana is an integral part of the Krishna pilgrimage circuit which also includes Mathura, Vrindavan, Govardhan, Kurukshetra and Dwarka.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[4] Barsana had a population of 9215. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Barsana has an average literacy rate of 53%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with 66% of the males and 34% of females literate. 19% of the population is under 6 years of age.
References
- ↑ "Barsana, India". Falling Rain Genomics. Archived from the original on 5 December 2018. Retrieved 9 December 2018.
- ↑ "Barsana | Welcome to UP Tourism-Official Website of Department of Tourism, Government of Uttar Pradesh, India". www.uptourism.gov.in. Retrieved 7 March 2023.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "Historical town Barsana set to celebrate 'Lathmar Holi' Tuesday". Financialexpress. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.