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» Geography:-

Agra is situated 27.18° N 78.02° E[1], on the bank of Yamuna river. It has an average elevation of 171 metres (561 feet). On the north it is bounded by Mathura, on the south by Dhaulpur, on the east by Firozabad, on the south-east by Fatehabad and on the west by Bharatpur. Agra is the third biggest city in Uttar Pradesh.


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Demography :-


As of 2000 India censusGRIndia, Agra had a population of 1,259,979. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Agra has an average literacy rate of 65%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 76% of the males and 53% of females literate. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

» Climate:-
Agra's climate is tropical and prone to extremes, reaching as high as 45ºC (113ºF) during the summer and as low as 4ºC (40ºF) in the winter. The rainy season is between June and September and the city receives annual rainfall of 660 millimeters (26 inches).





Gardens of Agra
 
Event & festivals
   
At the centre of the garden, in the mid of the tomb and the gateway, is a raised marble lotus shaped tank with a cusped and trefoiled border
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With the arrival of February, Agra burst into colours. Yes, its time for Taj Mahotsav. More......