Sultanganj
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| Sultanganj सुल्तानगंज |
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 Sultanganj
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| Country |  India |
| State | Bihar |
| District | Bhagalpur |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 41,812 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Angika Hindi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 813213 |
Sultanganj is a city located in the Bhagalpur district of the Indian state of Bihar. It is situated on the south bank of Ganga river, 25 km west of Bhagalpur city at 25°14'23"N 86°43'48"E.
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[1] Sultanganj had a population of 41,812. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Sultanganj has an average literacy rate of 52%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 60%, and female literacy is 43%. In Sultanganj, 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Shravani Mela
Shravani Mela is a month-long festival which is celebrated in July - August of every year by devotees of Lord Shiva.[2][3] Sinha Computer Training Institute- SCTI
People from Sultanganj
- Sanjay Jha, chairman and CEO of Motorola Mobility
References
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- ↑ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Shrawani-Mela-inaugurated/articleshow/21291784.cms
- ↑ http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-07/patna/39813913_1_shrawani-mela-holy-water-ganga
