Tulsipur is a town and

tehsil A tehsil (, also known as tahsil, taluk, or taluka () is a local unit of administrative division in India and Pakistan. It is a subdistrict of the area within a Zila (country subdivision), district including the designated populated place that ser ...

in the Balrampur district of the

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n state of

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, A very famous sacred place Devi Patan Temple lies in the city, which is a sacred and pilgrimage site for Hindus, many pilgrims across the country and from

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log participation during

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and a fair also held during the festival."

Geography

Tulsipur is located near the India-Nepal border on the banks of the River Nakti and River Siria and is 20 km from

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and 190 km from the state capital

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. It is located 28 km from Balrampur District.

History

The

House of Tulsipur Tulsipur State was a small kingdom in the Awadh region of India that became the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh under the British Raj. Tulsipur also extended north beyond Dundwa Range of the Siwaliks to include the Dang and Deukhuri ...

ruled one of the largest

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s of

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, which then included the Dang and Deukhuri Valleys.

Demographics

At the 2011 Indian Census, Tulsipur had a population of 24,488, of which 12,861 were males and 11,627 were females. The population within the 0-6 year age group was 3,686. The literate population numbered 14,259, which constituted 58.2% of the population with male literacy of 63.8% and female literacy of 52.1%. The effective literacy rate of the population aged 7 and over was 68.5%, of which male literacy rate was 74.9% and female literacy rate was 61.5%. The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes population was 1,119 and 24 respectively. Tulsipur had 3,776 households in 2011.

Climate

Education

Transport

Air

The nearest domestic airport is

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, which is 50 Kilometera away from the town and the nearest international airport is

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, which is 210 km away. Tulsipur does not have its own airport.

Railways

Tulsipur railway station Tulsipur railway station is located in Tulsipur town of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It serves Tulsipur town. Its code is TLR. It has two platforms. Passenger, DEMU, and Express trains halt here. Trains * Gorakhpur–Panvel Express (v ...

Tulsipur, a key town now enjoys direct railway links to major Indian cities, including

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and

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, significantly boosting connectivity and local economy. The Tulsipur Railway Station is set for a major upgrade to become an Amrit Bharat Railway Station, as part of a government initiative aimed at modernizing railway infrastructure. This transformation is expected to enhance passenger experience and further elevate Tulsipur's status as a crucial transport hub in India.

References

{{Balrampur district Cities and towns in Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh