Jhusi

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Within Vinony's link graph, Jhusi is referenced by 140 other articles, and connects out to India, language and Hindi.

It sits within the topics Archaeological sites in Uttar Pradesh, Archaeology of India and Cities and towns in Prayagraj district.

Its subject is documented across 17 Wikipedia language editions.

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Place details

Locality: Jhusi
Region: Uttar Pradesh
Country: India
Population: 16,642
Timezone: Asia/Kolkata

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Key facts

Settlement.name: Jhusi
Settlement.settlement_type: Town
Settlement.pushpin_map: India Uttar Pradesh
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: right
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location in Uttar Pradesh, India
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: State
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Uttar Pradesh
Settlement.subdivision_type2: District
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Prayagraj
Settlement.unit_pref: Metric
Settlement.elevation_m: 76
Settlement.population_total: 33,901
Settlement.population_as_of: 2011
Settlement.population_density_km2: auto
Settlement.demographics_type1: Language
Settlement.demographics1_title1: Official
Settlement.demographics1_info1: Hindi

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: human settlement
Country: India
Located in: Prayagraj district
Elevation: 76
Time zone: UTC+05:30

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Encyclopedic overview

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Jhusi or Jhunsi is a town in Prayagraj district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It was formerly called Pratishthanpur or Puri. The place is also noted for being one of the Neolithic sites that provides some of the earliest evidence of farming in South Asia. It is also plays a significant role in Magh Mela, a festival which takes place annually during Magha, the eleventh month of the Hindu calendar.

==Geography== Jhusi has an average elevation of . It is the biggest town area in Prayagraj district. It is located on the banks of the Ganges River, and is connected to the main city by Lal Bahudar Shastri Bridge.

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