Kanth
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Kanth is a nagar panchayat
in Moradabad district
in the India
n state
of Uttar Pradesh
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It is known for its small scale bandage
manufacturing industries. The small town distributes these accessories in Uttar Pradesh and in the rest of India under various licenses. Recently manufacturing of readymade garments has also developed, contributing to the economy of the town.
Kanth was a princely state (riyasat), whose last valid prince was Kunwar Dhyan Singh Vishnoi. since he did not have any legal heir, he invested large amount of money in philanthropic works like inter and degree colleges and a public hospital. He granted large tracts of land to the college premises and Bhud Mandir at Kanth. The Kunwar was alleged to be murdered (according to local anecdotes) by poisoning by his relatives in quest of the large fortunes left by him.
Kanth resides on-road from Dhampur to Moradabad
.
Kanth is well connected with U.P. Roadways Bus Service as well as Rail.
The District of Moradabad lies east of the Ganges and west of the native state of Rampur. Area, 2285 sq. m. It lies within the great Gangetic plain, and is demarcated into three subdivisions by the rivers Ramganga and Sot. The eastern tract consists of a submontane country, with an elevation slightly greater than the plain below, and is traversed by numerous streams descending from the Himalayas. The central portion consists of a level central plain descending at each end into the valleys of the Ramganga and Sot. The western section has a gentle slope towards the Ganges, with a rapid dip into the lowlands a few miles from the bank of the great river.
Kanth is a peaceful city and aspirations of the people are not that much high to claim psychological calm of the locales. The groundwater of Kanth city is very sweet. Though technically, it is not a developed area, immigrants find solace at this place whenever they return to their home.
, Kanth had a population of 23,583. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Kanth has an average literacy rate of 57%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 64%, and female literacy is 48%. In Kanth, 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Besides there are some englis hmedium schools but the schools dont have any affiliation from any education board. Where as, for Hindi Education, Saraswati and Dayanand are still said to be the best.
Nagar Panchayat
A nagar palika or nagar panchayat is a form of an urban political unit in India comparable to a municipality.An urban centre with more than 30,000 and less than 100,000 inhabitants is classified as a nagar panchayat....
in Moradabad district
Moradabad District
Moradabad district is one of the districts of Uttar Pradesh state of India, and Moradabad town is the district headquarters. Moradabad district is a part of Moradabad division...
in the India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n state
States and territories of India
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of Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh abbreviation U.P. , is a state located in the northern part of India. With a population of over 200 million people, it is India's most populous state, as well as the world's most populous sub-national entity...
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It is known for its small scale bandage
Bandage
A bandage is a piece of material used either to support a medical device such as a dressing or splint, or on its own to provide support to the body; they can also be used to restrict a part of the body. During heavy bleeding or following a poisonous bite it is important to slow the flow of blood,...
manufacturing industries. The small town distributes these accessories in Uttar Pradesh and in the rest of India under various licenses. Recently manufacturing of readymade garments has also developed, contributing to the economy of the town.
History
Historically, a city and district of British India, in the Bareilly Division of the United Provinces, now itself is a divisional headquarter. The city is on the right bank of the river Ramganga, 655 ft. above sea-level, and has a station on the Oudh & Rohilkhand railway, 868 miles from Calcutta. Pop. (1901), 75,128. It was founded in 1625 by Rustam Khan, who built the fort which overhangs the river bank, and the fine Jama Masjid or great mosque (1631). In 1776 it was taken over by the Sahaspur-Bilari state.Kanth was a princely state (riyasat), whose last valid prince was Kunwar Dhyan Singh Vishnoi. since he did not have any legal heir, he invested large amount of money in philanthropic works like inter and degree colleges and a public hospital. He granted large tracts of land to the college premises and Bhud Mandir at Kanth. The Kunwar was alleged to be murdered (according to local anecdotes) by poisoning by his relatives in quest of the large fortunes left by him.
Geography
Kanth is located at 29.07°N 78.63°E. It has an average elevation of 191 metres (626 feet).Kanth resides on-road from Dhampur to Moradabad
Moradabad
Moradabad is a city and a municipal corporation in Moradabad district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It was established in 1600 by prince Murad, the son of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan; as a result the city came to be known as Moradabad. It is the administrative headquarters of...
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Kanth is well connected with U.P. Roadways Bus Service as well as Rail.
The District of Moradabad lies east of the Ganges and west of the native state of Rampur. Area, 2285 sq. m. It lies within the great Gangetic plain, and is demarcated into three subdivisions by the rivers Ramganga and Sot. The eastern tract consists of a submontane country, with an elevation slightly greater than the plain below, and is traversed by numerous streams descending from the Himalayas. The central portion consists of a level central plain descending at each end into the valleys of the Ramganga and Sot. The western section has a gentle slope towards the Ganges, with a rapid dip into the lowlands a few miles from the bank of the great river.
Kanth is a peaceful city and aspirations of the people are not that much high to claim psychological calm of the locales. The groundwater of Kanth city is very sweet. Though technically, it is not a developed area, immigrants find solace at this place whenever they return to their home.
Demographics
India censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
, Kanth had a population of 23,583. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Kanth has an average literacy rate of 57%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 64%, and female literacy is 48%. In Kanth, 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Education
Kanth has one of the oldest degree colleges, the D.S.M. degree college. Other schools include the D.S.M. Inter College, Saraswati Shishu mandir, Bihari Adarsh Kanya Inter College and the R.A.M. Inter College.Maharishi Dayanand Inter College is one of the reputed college of Moradabad division having a culture of producing district toppers.Besides there are some englis hmedium schools but the schools dont have any affiliation from any education board. Where as, for Hindi Education, Saraswati and Dayanand are still said to be the best.