Ghosi
Ghosi is a Nagar Panchayat in Mau district of Uttar Pradesh, situated in the Purvanchal region. This is the homeland of Sadrushshariah Mufti Amjad Ali Aazmi. Ghosi was formerly a part of Azamgarh district but became a part of Mau when the district was created in 1988. It is well connected with Mau, Gorakhpur, Azamgarh, and Varanasi, and has a rich cultural, educational, and political background.
History
Apart from this, Ghosi has been a hub of Islamic scholarship and Sufi culture. It has several Dargahs and places with a significant history and story.Education
The presence of renowned madrasas like Jamia Amjadia Razvia & Niswan, Jamia Shams ul Uloom & Niswan, Madarasa Badr ul Uloom, Madarasa Ehsan ul Uloom, Madarasa tul Madina and other educational institutions like Sarvodaya College, Ram Lagan College, Shms ul Uloom Inter College abd Jaish Kisan College etc. have given it the reputation of being a center for religious as well as modern education.Area
Ghosi Subdivision comprises a total of 328 villages, each contributing to the vibrant and diverse demographic makeup of the region. The area plays a crucial role in the overall administration and rural development of Mau District.Population
The population of children aged 0-6 is 5934 which is 15.15% of total population of Ghosi. In Ghosi Nagar Panchayat, the female sex ratio is 945 against state average of 912. Moreover, the child sex ratio in Ghosi is around 955 compared to Uttar Pradesh state average of 902. The literacy rate of Ghosi Town is 77.65% higher than the state average of 67.68%. In Ghosi, male literacy is around 83.40% while the female literacy rate is 71.55%.Ghosi Nagar Panchayat has total administration over 5,170 houses to which it supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage. It is also authorize to build roads within Nagar Panchayat limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.
Religion
- Hindu 38.39%
- Muslim 61.41%
- Christian 0.09%
- Sikh 0.00%
- Buddhist 0.00%
- Jain 0.01%
- Others 0.00%
- No Religion 0.09%
Economy
Politically, Ghosi is a well-known constituency of Lok Sabha and the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly. It has produced several notable leaders who gained state and even national prominence. Among them are Kalpnath Rai, who served briefly as the Human Resources Minister and Power Minister of State and he was active in politics during 1960s till his death in 1999 and he was originally from this region. In more recent years, leaders like Phagu Chauhan, and Dara Singh Chauhan have represented the Ghosi constituency and having a known personality in Indian politics. Its voters are seen as influential in shaping Purvanchal's political landscape.