In the 2011 Indian Census, Govardhana had a population of 22,576. Males constituted 55% of the population and females 45%. Govardhana has an average literacy rate of 62%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 70%, and female literacy is 52%. In Govardhana, 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Each year Hindus and other people make a pilgrimage to Govardhan, and its sacred Govardhan Hill, from other places in India and other places in the world to offer their obeisance to Krishna and Radha, key figures in Indian epics. One of these, celebrated at the Govardhan Puja, is of the lifting of Govardhan Hill to protect the villagers from the flood caused by the Lord of thunder and rain, Indra. One of the most important day in Goverdhan is Guru Poornima. Following the festival of lights, or Diwali, the previous day, devotees come to Govardhan for parikrama.
Historic religious sites
Sites on the hill include Kusum Sarovar, Haridev Temple, and other temples like Daan-Ghati Temple and Mukharbind Temple. The town is also famous for its 21 kilometers long Parikrama of the famous Govardhan Hill. , Mathura
Mansi Ganga sacred lake
The town also houses Mansi Ganga, a close-ended lake. On the banks of this lake, there are quite a few temples, prominent among them the Mukharbind temple.
On the Govardhan Parikrama path on the western bank of 130 sqm sacred artificial lake Kusum Sarovar there are three Chhatris housing the samadhis of Jat ruler Maharaja Suraj Mal and 2 his wives, all of these memorials were built by his son and successor Maharaja Jawahar Singh. The architecture and carving is in the pierced stone style and the ceiling of cenotaphs are adorned with the beautiful painting of life of lord Krishna and Maharajs Suraj Mal's court. Most imposing chattri is of Mahara Suraj Mal, flanked on either side by two smaller chattris of his two wives, "Maharani Hansiya" and "Maharani Kishori". Maharaj Suraj Mal is well known for capturing Red Fort in 1754 CE after defetaing the forces of Mughal kingAhmad Shah Bahadur.
Transportation
Govardhan is located about from Delhi, where the airport is located. A railway station is located at Mathura, where taxis can be hired to reach the town, which is about away. There are also tourist buses and a single lineelectric train for the journey from Mathura.
