Biswan

Geography

Biswan is located at 27.5°N 81.0°E / 27.5; 81.0. It has an average elevation of 133 metres (436 feet). The twin Sharda Canals flow across the outskirts of the town.

History

This town is said to have been founded by a Hindu ascetic named Bishwa Nath around 1350 AD.

Demographics

As per Census of India, 2011, the town has a population of 55,780 of which 29,059 are males while 26,721 are females. Male literacy is around 75.30% while female literacy rate is 66.97%.

Religion

The town population was predominately Hindu when the town was founded in 14th century. During Muslim rule in following centuries, this town grew in size mainly by Muslim immigration. In 1881, the total population was 8148, of whom 56.5% were Hindus and 43.2% were Muslims. However, in last century Muslims have growth faster than Hindu and the result is today Hindus are only 44.91% while Muslim population is close to 54%.

Famous places

Biswan is an old town with a rich history of its culture. Even back in 1881, when the population was just about 8000 people, it has 21 Muhammadan mosques and 17 Hindu temples. As per an old adage, People believe that Biswan is a Scorpion Free zone.

Biswan gets its name from a very famous temple of Lord Shiva, Vishwanath Mandir.

In Biswan a very famous fair of Guljar Shah is hosted every year during winter. The fair is popular across the state of Uttar Pradesh.

There is a very famous temple of Lord Shiva situated at the center of the town which is built of stones completely, named Patthar Sivala.

Another of the temples of Lord Shiva, which is more than 200 years old, Doodhnath Mandir, is located in the area of Shankar Ganj. An "ancient well" within Doodhnath Mandir which is more than 200 yrs old.

Industry

During the Raj, the town was celebrated for tobbacco, cotton prints, printed pottery and tazias/tabuts. The modern day industrial landscape of this town is dominated by a sugar mill named The Seksaria Biswan Sugar Factory, one of the famous Sugar Mills in the district. It is located in outskirts of this town along major district road (MDR) 23C which connects Biswan with four-lane National Highway 24. This sugar factory was first established in 1939.

Educational Institutions

1. Shri Ram Champa Devi Saraswati Vidya Mandir Inter College
2. Elpis Global School (Affiliated to C.B.S.E from PG to Class 12th)
3. Islamiya Furqaniya Junior High school
4. B.N.S.D public school
5. Madarsa Furqaniya
6. Hanumat Rameshwar Dayal Inter College
7. Seth Jay Dayal Inter College
8. K.D.M. Girls Inter College
9. K.D.M. Inter College
10. Saraswati Shishu Mandir
11. Saraswati Vidya Mandir (Girls)

Degree colleges

1. Sri Bacchulal Ramdulari Mahavidyalaya, Biswan, Sitapur