Country India District Bijnor District Nearest city Kalagarh | State Uttar Pradesh Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Elevation 212 m | |
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Heerapur Gokal is a panchayat near Afzalgarh in Bijnor District in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is located at the border with the state of Uttrakhand.
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Map of Heerapur Gokal, Uttar Pradesh 246722
Geography
Heerapur Gokal is located at 29°24′N 78°41′E, or 29.4°N 78.68°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 212 metres (695 feet). The nearby cities are Kalagarh, Sherkot, Dhampur, Jaspur and Kashipur.
History
The village was founded in mid-19th century, by a Heera Singh Saini, who came from the Himalaya side with many cows. These cows were short in height. The same type of cow is still available in this village raised by Saini families. After the name of Heera Sigh Saini and their cow, this village became Heerapur Gokal (meaning village of Heera having cow family). It is located in the Afzalgarh Development Block, Dhampur tehsil. Dr Omlata Singh is highest qualified in this village, she has M Phil & PhD in History.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[4] Heerapur Gokal had a population of 2,640. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Heerapur Gokal has an average literacy rate of 53%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with 59% of the males and 41% of females literate. Some 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.