Barhalganj town in Gorakhpur is surrounded by several rivers that hold religious significance to the Hindu population. This town is situated on the left banks of the Ghagra River, which is a tributary to the famous River Ganga. It is connected to the district of Mau by a bridge over the Saryu River. Barhalganj is situated along NH-29 that links the city of Varanasi to the Hindu-Nepal border town of Nautanwa. With a population of about 126,618 people with an average literacy rate of 80%, Barhalganj also has one of the best colleges in the Gorakhpur district, where students come from around the city to get higher education and ace in the agriculture field. It is also the first town where people claim to have held an annual local cricket tournament. In case the place fascinates you, know more from Gorakhpur Property!