Barsana is a historical town and nagar panchayat in the Mathura district of the state of Uttar Pradesh, India.[1] The town holds cultural and religious significance as the birthplace of Hindu goddess Radha, the chief consort of Krishna. Barsana is situated in the Braj region.[2] The main attraction of the town is the historical Radha Rani Temple which attracts huge number of devotees throughout the year.[3]

Barsana
Barsana Dham
Town
Clockwise from top: : Outer view of Radha Rani Temple, Inside view of Radharani Temple, Entrance gate of Barsana, Brahmamchal Hill and Holi celebration at Shreeji Temple
Nickname: 
The Birthplace of Goddess Radha
Barsana is located in Uttar Pradesh
Barsana
Barsana
Location in Uttar Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 27°38′56″N 77°22′44″E / 27.64889°N 77.37889°E / 27.64889; 77.37889
Country India
StateUttar Pradesh
DistrictMathura
Elevation
182 m (597 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total9,215
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
 • NativeBraj Bhasha dialect
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationUP-85

Barsana is an integral part of the Krishna pilgrimage circuit which also includes Mathura, Vrindavan, Govardhan, Kurukshetra and Dwarka.

Demographics

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As of 2001 India census,[4] Barsana had a population of 9215. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Barsana has an average literacy rate of 53%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with 66% of the males and 34% of females literate. 19% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Transportation

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Road

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Barsana is well connected by roads. One has to follow state highways to get to this town/city.

140 km from New Delhi

130 km from Gurgaon

100 km from Agra

40 km from Mathura

08 km from Nandgaon

20 km from Goverdhan

Rail

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Flight

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  • Jewar International Airport Officially Noida International Airport is under-construction airport is nearest airport expected this airport Phase 1 in open 2024.

References

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  1. ^ "Barsana, India". Falling Rain Genomics. Archived from the original on 5 December 2018. Retrieved 9 December 2018.
  2. ^ "Barsana | Welcome to UP Tourism-Official Website of Department of Tourism, Government of Uttar Pradesh, India". www.uptourism.gov.in. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
  3. ^ "Historical town Barsana set to celebrate 'Lathmar Holi' Tuesday". Financialexpress. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
  4. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.