About Bageshwar Bageshwar is a town and a Nagar Palika Parishad in the Bageshwar district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is the administrative headquarters of the Bageshwar district. Bageshwar is located at . It has an average elevation of 1,219 metres (3,988 feet). , Bageshwar had a population of 9,839. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Bageshwar has an average literacy rate of 61%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 73%, and female literacy is 49%. In Bageshwar, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age. A little under one third of the population of Bageshwar is Hindu, with around two thirds Muslim. The Hindu population is largely Brahmin, while the Muslim population is largely Pathan. The town is located on the banks of the Sarayu River. It is surrounded by the Kumaon Hills. The main occupation of the people is agriculture. The main crops are wheat, rice, maize, barley and sugarcane. Bageshwar is well connected by road to the major cities of Uttarakhand. The nearest airport is at Pantnagar, about 115 kilometers away. The town has a number of temples, including the Bageshwar Temple, the Bindeshwar Temple, and the Kapileshwar Temple. It also has a number of mosques, including the Jama Masjid and the Nawab Masjid. Bageshwar is a popular tourist destination, with attractions including the Bageshwar Temple, the Bindeshwar Temple, the Kapileshwar Temple, the Kumaon Hills, and the Sarayu River. Bageshwar Travel Tips Best time to visit Bageshwar is from October
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