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Purvanchal | |
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 Purvanchal (or eastern Uttar Pradesh) | |
| Continent | Asia |
| Country | India |
| Languages | Bhojpuri, Awadhi, Bagheli, and others |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Languages | Bhojpuri |
| Population (2023 estimate) | 62.8 million |
Purvanchal (lit. 'Eastern region') is the region of eastern Uttar Pradesh.[1] Bhojpuri, Awadhi, and Bagheli are spoken.[2] Gorakhpur and Varanasi are important cities in this region. The Lal Bahadur Shashtri International Airport in Varanasi is the largest international airport in this region.
Since the late 20th century, there has been a demand for a separate Purvanchal state, carved out of the state of Uttar Pradesh.
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