The Etymology of Gautam Buddha

The Etymology of Gautam Buddha Kushinagar

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According to one theory, Kushwati was capital of Kosala Kingdom and according to Ramayana, it was built by King Kush, son of Rama, the protagonist of the epic Ramayana. While according to Buddhist tradition Kushawati was named prior to the King Kush. The naming of Kushwati is believed to be due to the abundance of Kush grass found in this region.

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Kushinagar Demographics

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2011 India census, Kushinagar had a population of 22,214, with 3462 households. Males constitute 52% (11,502 Men) of the population and females 48% (10,712 Women). Kushinagar has an average literacy rate of 78.43%, higher than the national average of 74%, male literacy is 85%, and female literacy is 72%. In Kushinagar, 11% of the population is under 10 years of age. Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 5.03% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 2.39% of total population in Kushinagar Nagar Panchayat.