Vishwanathganj is a town in Pratapgarh district of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is an assembly

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in Pratapgarh affiliated to Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha.

Geography

Vishwanathganj is located at . Bakulahi river also flows here.

Tourism

Shani Dev Temple

Shani Dev Dham, the temple dedicated to Shani Dev, is located at a distance of about 51 km from

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, 16 km from Pratapgarh, 116 km from Ayodhya, & 3 km from Vishwanathganj in Kushfara village. Hanuman and Manokamana temples are also situated in the same premises. Every Saturday people throng in large numbers & perform special worship here.

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is also celebrated here. On the third day of Kartik month a

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is also organized here.

Election synopsis

Vishwanathganj is one of the Vidhan Sabha of Pratapgarh.

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is current Member of Legislative Assembly from the constituency.

Transport

Viswanathganj is its own railway station. It belongs to Northern Railway, Lucknow . Neighbourhood stations are Dhirganj, Near By major railway station is Pratapgarh, Phaphamau and Prayagraj_Railway_Station and Airport is

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References

External links

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{{Pratapgarh district Cities and towns in Pratapgarh district, Uttar Pradesh