title: Wazirganj
text: # Wazirganj
  
  Wazirganj (Hindi: वज़ीरगंज, Urdu: وزیر گنج) is a town and a nagar panchayat in Budaun District in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
  
  ## Geography
  
  Wazirganj is a historical place from time of *Alha, Udal* This is the oldest temple of Khere Wali Maiya, where Alha and Udal had arrived. Wazirganj is located at 28°13′N 79°03′E﻿ / ﻿28.22°N 79.05°E﻿ / 28.22; 79.05. It has an average elevation of 174 metres (570 feet).
  
  ## Demographics
  
  As of 2001 India census, Wazirganj had a population of 17,452. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Wazirganj has an average literacy rate of 42%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 51%, and female literacy is 32%. In Wazirganj, 19% of the population is under 6 years of age.
  
  