Machhlishahr
Machhlishahr | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Coordinates: 25°41′N 82°25′E / 25.68°N 82.42°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Jaunpur |
| Government | |
| • Body | Nagar panchayat |
| • MLA | Ragini Sonkar |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.37 km2 (2.07 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 26,107 |
| • Density | 4,900/km2 (13,000/sq mi) |
| Language | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| • Additional official | Urdu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | UP-62 |
Machhlishahr is a town in Jaunpur district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is situated 30 km west of district headquarters Jaunpur. NH-231 passes through the city. Machhlishahr – Janghai NH-731B – Bhadohi four-lane national highway is under construction which will boost the economy of the region. Machhlishahr is a Nagar panchayat and there has been a longstanding demand for making it a Nagar palika parishad. In 2020, Machhalisahar nagar panchayat has secured 33rd all India rank in Swachh Survekshan (cleanliness survey).