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| leader_name = Ravinder Singh ([[Indian Administrative Service|IAS]])<ref>{{cite web |title=Who's Who - Fatehpur District |url=https://fatehpur.nic.in/about-district/whos-who/ |website=fatehpur.nic.in |access-date=1 April 2021}}</ref>
| leader_title1 = [[Lok Sabha|Lok Sabha constituencies]]
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'''Fatehpur District''' is one of the 75 [[Districts of Uttar Pradesh|districts]] of the [[India]]n state of [[Uttar Pradesh]]. The district covers an area of 4,152&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>. The district has a population of 2,632,733 (2011 Census). [[Fatehpur, Fatehpur|Fatehpur]] city is the administrative headquarters of the district. Located on the banks of the [[sacred]] rivers [[Ganges]] and [[Yamuna]], Fatehpur was mentioned in the ''[[puranic]]'' literature. The ''[[ghats]]'' of Bhitaura and [[Asani]] were described as sacred in the ''[[puranas]]''. Bhitaura, the site of the [[Wise old man|sage]] [[Bhrigu]], was an important source of learning. Fatehpur district is a part of [[Prayagraj division]].
'''Fatehpur District''' is one of the 75 [[Districts of Uttar Pradesh|districts]] of the [[India]]n state of [[Uttar Pradesh]]. The district has a population of 2,632,733 (2011 Census). [[Fatehpur, Fatehpur|Fatehpur]] city is its administrative headquarters.


==Etymology==
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This district is situated between two important cities, [[Prayagraj]] and [[Kanpur]] of the state Uttar Pradesh. It is well connected with those cities by train routes and roads. The distance from Prayagraj is 117&nbsp;km and from Kanpur is 76&nbsp;km. It falls in Howrah-Delhi train route between Prayagraj and Kanpur. Grand Trunk road also passes by from this city. The north boundary of the district is limited by the river Ganges and its southern boundary is the river [[Yamuna]].
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Fatehpur district is named after its headquarters, the town [[Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh|Fatehpur]]. According to local legends, the name is derived from a battle won by [[Ibrahim Shah of Jaunpur]] over Raja Sita Nand of Athgarhia. The name of the conqueror is sometimes given as Jalal-ud-din, the ruler of [[Bengal]]. According to another tradition, the name originates from Fateh-mand Khan who supposedly founded the town. This tradition is based on a fragmentary inscription found at Denda Sai in Tehsil Khaga, which mentions that an officer of Sultan Ala-ud-din named Fatehmand Khan obtained a ''Farman'' from Fateh-mand Khan in 1519 A.D. However, there was no known king by the name Ala-ud-din at the time, meaning the title of the Sultan must be wrong for the date to be correct. Also, Denda Sai is about {{Convert|48|km|mi}} from Fatehpur.<ref>{{cite web |title=History {{!}} District Fatehpur, Government of Uttar Pradesh {{!}} India |url=https://fatehpur.nic.in/history/ |website=fatehpur.nic.in |access-date=29 August 2020}}</ref>


==Etymology and history==
== History ==
[[Grand Trunk Road]] passes through the district; it is one of Asia's major trading routes which back at least 2500 years. Fatehpur was mentioned in the ''[[Puranic]]'' literature. [[Bhidaura|Bhitaura]], the site of the [[Wise old man|sage]] [[Bhrigu]], was historically an important source of learning.
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Fatehpur district is named after the district headquarters town [[Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh|Fatehpur]]. According to local legends, the name is derived from a battle won by Ibrahim Shah of Jaunpur over Raja Sita Nand of Athgarhia. The name of the conqueror is sometimes given as Jalal-ud-din, the ruler of [[Bengal]]. According to another tradition, the name is traced to Fateh-mand Khan who supposedly founded the town. It is based on a fragmentary inscription found at Denda Sai, in tehsil Khaga, which mentions Fatehmand Khan, an officer of Sultan Ala-ud-din, obtained a ''Farman'' from him in 1519 A.D. Confusion arises from the fact that in 1519 A.D. there was no king of the name, Ala-ud-din, and the title of the Sultan must be wrong even if the date is correct. Also, Denda Sai is about 48&nbsp;km. from Fatehpur.<ref>{{cite web |title=History {{!}} District Fatehpur, Government of Uttar Pradesh {{!}} India |url=https://fatehpur.nic.in/history/ |website=fatehpur.nic.in |access-date=29 August 2020}}</ref>


In the 18th century, the district formed a part of the ''[[subah]]'' of Korah, and was under the government of the [[vizier|wazir]] of [[Awadh]]. In 1736 it was captured by the [[Marathi people|Marathas]], who retained possession of it until, in 1750, they were ousted by the [[Pathans in India|Pathans]] of Fatehpur. In 1753 it was reconquered by the [[nawab]] of Awadh. In 1765, by a treaty between the [[East India Company]] and the nawab, Korah was made over to the Delhi emperor, who retained it until 1774, when it was again restored to the nawab wazir. Finally in 1801, the nawab, by treaty, reconveyed it to the Company in commutation with the amount which he had stipulated to pay in return for the defence of his country. In June 1857 the district rebelled, and order was established after the [[siege of Lucknow]].<ref>{{EB1911|inline=y|wstitle=Fatehpur|volume=10|page=199}}</ref>
In the 18th century, Fatehpur district was part of the ''[[subah]]'' of Korah and was under the rule of the [[vizier|Wazir]] of [[Awadh]]. In 1736, the district was captured by the [[Marathi people|Marathas]], who retained possession of it until 1750 when they were ousted by the [[Pathans in India|Pathans]] of Fatehpur. In 1753, the district was reconquered by the [[Nawab]] of Awadh. A 1764 treaty between the British [[East India Company]] and the Nawab turned Korah over to the Emperor in Delhi. The Emperor retained it until 1774 when it was restored to the Nawab Wazir. In an 1801 treaty, the Nawab reconveyed it to the East India Company in return for the defense of his country.
During the [[Indian Rebellion of 1857]], the district rebelled against [[Company rule in India|the rule]] of the East India Company in June. However, order was reestablished after the [[Siege of Lucknow]].<ref>{{EB1911|inline=y|wstitle=Fatehpur|volume=10|page=199}}</ref>

==Geography==
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Fatehpur district is a part of [[Prayagraj division]]. It is situated between two important cities, [[Prayagraj]] and [[Kanpur]] of the state of [[Uttar Pradesh]], being {{Convert|117|km|mi}} from Prayagraj and {{Convert|76|km|mi}} from Kanpur. The state capital [[Lucknow]] is {{Convert|137|km|mi}} away. The north boundary of the district is the river [[Ganges]] and its southern boundary is the river [[Yamuna]]. The district covers an area of {{Convert|4,152|km2|sqmi}}.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==

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{{historical populations|11=1901|12=6,81,848|13=1911|14=6,72,459|15=1921|16=6,48,065|17=1931|18=6,84,218|19=1941|20=8,01,574|21=1951|22=9,02,928|23=1961|24=10,66,028|25=1971|26=12,78,549|27=1981|28=15,72,751|29=1991|30=18,99,387|31=2001|32=23,08,384|33=2011|34=26,32,733|percentages=pagr|footnote=source:<ref>[http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/PCA/A2_Data_Table.html Decadal Variation In Population Since 1901]</ref>|align=center}}

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|title=Religions in Fatehpur district (2011)<ref name="religion">{{Cite web|date=2011|title=Table C-01 Population by Religion: Uttar Pradesh|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/11394/download/14507/DDW09C-01%20MDDS.XLS|website=censusindia.gov.in|publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]]}}</ref>
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According to the [[2011 census of India|2011 census]] Fatehpur district has a [[Demographics of India|population]] of 2,632,733<ref name="districtcensus">{{cite web |year=2011 |title=District Census Handbook: Fatehpur|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1208/download/3846/DH_2011_0941_PART_A_DCHB_FATEHPUR.pdf|access-date= |website=censusindia.gov.in |publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]]}}</ref> roughly equal to the nation of [[Kuwait]]<ref name="cia">{{cite web | author = US Directorate of Intelligence | title = Country Comparison:Population | url = https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/rankorder/2119rank.html | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070613004507/https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/rankorder/2119rank.html | url-status = dead | archive-date = 13 June 2007 | access-date = 1 October 2011 | quote = Kuwait 2,595,62 }}</ref> or the US state of [[Nevada]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://2010.census.gov/2010census/data/apportionment-pop-text.php |title=2010 Resident Population Data
According to the [[2011 Census of India]], Fatehpur district has a [[Demographics of India|population]] of 2,632,733.<ref name="districtcensus">{{cite web |year=2011 |title=District Census Handbook: Fatehpur|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1208/download/3846/DH_2011_0941_PART_A_DCHB_FATEHPUR.pdf|access-date= |website=censusindia.gov.in |publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]]}}</ref> It ranks of 154th in India (out of a total of [[Districts of India|640]]).<ref name="districtcensus" /> The district has a population density of {{convert|634|PD/sqkm|PD/sqmi}}.<ref name="districtcensus" /> Its [[Family planning in India|population growth rate]] over the decade 2001 to 2011 was 14.05%.<ref name="districtcensus" /> Fatehpur has a [[sex ratio]] of 901 [[Women in India|females]] for every 1000 males.<ref name="districtcensus" /> Its [[Literacy in India|literacy rate]] is 67.43%. 12.23% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes make up 24.75% of the population.<ref name="districtcensus" />
|publisher=U. S. Census Bureau |access-date=30 September 2011 |quote=Nevada 2,700,551 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019160532/http://2010.census.gov/2010census/data/apportionment-pop-text.php |archive-date=19 October 2013 }}</ref> This gives it a ranking of 154th in India (out of a total of [[Districts of India|640]]).<ref name="districtcensus" /> The district has a population density of {{convert|634|PD/sqkm|PD/sqmi}} .<ref name="districtcensus" /> Its [[Family planning in India|population growth rate]] over the decade 2001-2011 was 14.05%.<ref name="districtcensus" /> Fatehpur has a [[sex ratio]] of 901 [[Women in India|females]] for every 1000 males,<ref name="districtcensus" /> and a [[Literacy in India|literacy rate]] of 67.43%. Scheduled Castes made up 24.75% of the population.<ref name="districtcensus" />


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At the time of the [[2011 Census of India]], 97.48% of the population in the district spoke [[Hindi]] and 2.49% [[Urdu]] as their first language.<ref name="languages">{{Cite web |title=Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Uttar Pradesh|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/10224/download/13336/DDW-C16-STMT-MDDS-0900.XLSX|website=www.censusindia.gov.in|publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]]}}</ref> The local dialect is [[Awadhi language|Awadhi]].
At the time of the 2011 Census, 97.48% of the population in the district spoke [[Hindi]] and 2.49% [[Urdu|spoke Urdu]] as their first language.<ref name="languages">{{Cite web |title=Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Uttar Pradesh|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/10224/download/13336/DDW-C16-STMT-MDDS-0900.XLSX|website=www.censusindia.gov.in|publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]]}}</ref> The local dialect is [[Awadhi language|Awadhi]]. This district's main religion is [[Hinduism]], including 86.4% of the population, followed by [[Islam]], which includes 13.32 % of the population.


== Divisions ==
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{{historical populations|11=1901|12=6,81,848|13=1911|14=6,72,459|15=1921|16=6,48,065|17=1931|18=6,84,218|19=1941|20=8,01,574|21=1951|22=9,02,928|23=1961|24=10,66,028|25=1971|26=12,78,549|27=1981|28=15,72,751|29=1991|30=18,99,387|31=2001|32=23,08,384|33=2011|34=26,32,733|percentages=pagr|footnote=source:<ref>[http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/PCA/A2_Data_Table.html Decadal Variation In Population Since 1901]</ref>|style="text-align:right;"}}
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The district is divided into three [[Tehsils of India|sub-districts (tehsils)]]: [[Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh|Fatehpur]], [[Bindki]], and [[Khaga]].


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These sub-districts are further divided into thirteen development blocks:{{div col|colwidth=16em}}
== Sub-districts ==
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The district is divided into 3 [[Tehsils of India|sub-districts (tehsils)]]-
# [[Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh|Fatehpur]]
# [[Bindki]]
# [[Khaga]]

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These sub-districts are further divided into 13 development blocks:-{{div col|colwidth=16em}}
* Airayan
* Airayan
* Amauli
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* Vijayipur{{div col end}}


== Culture ==
'''Korari''':
Fatehpur district includes several towns which are culturally significant.
is a very important place from the archaeological viewpoint. This place has two brick temples, having amazing carving on the outer faces. The temple is tilted in its own axis about 4°. Every panel has a different design.


[[Ghazipur]] is an ancient town that was visited by the Chinese monk [[Huan Tsang|Huan Tsuang]] in the mid-600s. It includes numerous historic structures and sites including Paina Quila (fort), Ghazipur Quila (fort; now a police station), [[Dargah]] (tomb), Tuglaki Masjid (mosque), and Murchaura (battlefield). It also includes the Subhas Market and Purani Bazaar
'''Bhitaura''':
This block headquarters is situated at the bank of [[holy river]] Ganges. This is the place where renowned saint Bhrigu worshipped for a long time that's why called Bhrigu Thaura. Here, the flow of river Ganges is towards the north, which is very important from the religious point of view.{{citation needed|date=July 2020}}


Korari is archaeologically important. It has two brick temples with intricate carvings on the outer faces; each panel has a different design. One temple is tilted in its axis about four degrees.
'''Ghazipur''':
This is a very large and ancient town which have a lot of historical accounts.{{citation needed|date=July 2020}} Gandhiji, Indira Gandhi, Syam Lal Gupta ‘Parsad’, Hema Malini, Chinese traveller Huan Tsuang, Raj Babbar, Mayawati, Mulayam Singh Yadav, Rajesh Pilot, Sushma Swaraj, Jagdambica pal, etc. visited here. Paina Quila (Fort), Ghazipur Quila (Fort; now it's converted into Police station), Dargah, Tuglaki Maszid (Mosque), Murchaura (Battlefield) are few monuments. Mevati muhalla, Kanchanpur, Puranathana, Premnagar, Subhas Market, Purani bazaar, Chauk, and Dera are areas here.


[[Bhidaura|Bhitaura]] is situated on the bank of the Ganges where the river flows to the north; this is significant to the Hindu religion. This site is also where [[Saint Bhrigu]] was worshipped, giving it the name Bhrigu Thaura. The ''[[ghats]]'' of Bhitaura and [[Asani]] were described as sacred in the ''[[puranas]]''.
'''Dhata''':

The statue of Ravana make Dhata as a well known town of District. It's being said that this is statue is one of the most attractive statue. The temple of 'Dadua' in Kabraha add more spice in the beauty of the town. Dhata is located at the end of Fatehpur district consisting 12 Purva's. There are total number of 4 banks Bank of Baroda, Baroda UP Bank, co-operative bank and State Bank of India along with 3 ATM's. Suryakund Pakka Talab is one of the most known place of Dhata. The famous shops like Mushir Medical store, Nadan Sweet House, Shriram Sweets (Mahaveer), Dada Mini Bazaar, Kesharvani Vastralay and so on.
Dhata is famous for its statue of [[Ravana]] and the Temple of Dadua in Kabraha. Dhata is located at the end of Fatehpur district and consists of twelve Purvas.


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
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* [[Sohan Lal Dwivedi]], poet born in the Khutila-sijouli village of [[Bindki]] sub-division
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* [[Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi]], independence activist, born in Hathgaon
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* [[Sohan Lal Dwivedi]], a poet born in the Khutila-sijouli village of [[Bindki]] sub-division
* [[Rani Rajendra Kumari]], Noted Freedom Fighter, in the 1958 by-election she defeated the UP Chief Minister CB Gupta from Maudaha¹¹.
* [[Niaz Fatehpuri]] (1884–1966), Urdu writer and poet
* [[Niaz Fatehpuri]], [[Urdu]] writer and poet
* [[Ranvendra Pratap Singh]], State Minister of [[Agriculture in India|Agriculture]], [[Government of Uttar Pradesh]]
* [[V. P. Singh]] (1931–2008), the 7th [[Prime Minister of India|prime minister of India]]; was elected to Parliament from [[Fatehpur (Lok Sabha constituency)]]
*[[Ranvendra Pratap Singh]] (1964–present), State Minister of [[Agriculture in India|Agriculture]], [[Government of Uttar Pradesh]].
* [[V. P. Singh]], the 7th [[Prime Minister of India|prime minister of India]]
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* [[Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi]], an independence activist


==Transport==
==Transport==


===Roadways===
===Roadways===
Fatehpur is fairly well connected to other parts of [[Uttar Pradesh]] and [[India]] with national and state highways. The [[National Highway 19 (India)|National Highway 19 (NH19)]] passes through Fatehpur. Fatehpur is 70&nbsp;km from [[Kanpur]], 117&nbsp;km from [[Prayagraj]] and state capital [[Lucknow]] is 137&nbsp;km away. There are frequent buses to [[Kanpur]], [[Prayagraj]], [[Banda, Uttar Pradesh|Banda]], and [[Lucknow]].
Fatehpur is connected to other parts of [[Uttar Pradesh]] and [[India]] by national and state highways. The [[National Highway 19 (India)|National Highway 19 (NH19)]] passes through Fatehpur. There are frequent buses to [[Kanpur]], [[Prayagraj]], [[Banda, Uttar Pradesh|Banda]], and [[Lucknow]].

Fatehpur is a historic region in the context of the [[Great Indian Mutiny]] of 1857.


===Railways===
===Railways===
This city is connected with important cities by train. Fatehpur Station is on the main route of [[New Delhi]]-[[Howrah]]. Trains are available frequently. It has the longest platform of any station on the route from Howrah to Delhi. This fact is disputed as the shortest platforms are Jhansi (not on Delhi-Howrah route) followed by Dehri-on-Son (on Delhi-Howrah route). "As a matter of fact, the longest platform in India is Gorakhpur (Yes, it's longer than Kharagpur)."& The Chauri Chaura goes to Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.
Fatehpur is on the Howrah-Delhi train route between Prayagraj and Kanpur. Fatehpur Station is on the main route of [[New Delhi]]-[[Howrah]]. It has the longest platform of any station on the route from Howrah to Delhi.


On 10 July 2011, a [[Fatehpur derailment|derailment near Malwan]] killed 70 passengers, and injured at more than 300.<ref>{{cite news|title=India Train Crash Death Toll Climbs to 68|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2011/jul/11/india-train-crash-death-toll?intcmp=239|access-date=12 July 2011|newspaper=The Guardian|date=11 July 2011|agency=Associated Press}}</ref>
On 10 July 2011, a [[Fatehpur derailment|derailment near Malwan]] killed seventy passengers and injured more than 300.<ref>{{cite news|title=India Train Crash Death Toll Climbs to 68|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2011/jul/11/india-train-crash-death-toll?intcmp=239|access-date=12 July 2011|newspaper=The Guardian|date=11 July 2011|agency=Associated Press}}</ref>


===Air===
===Air===
The nearest airport is [[Kanpur Airport]] which is 69.6&nbsp;km from Fatehpur. It is also accessible from [[Prayagraj Airport]] (124&nbsp;km) which has flights to more cities than Kanpur airport.
The nearest airport is [[Kanpur Airport]] which is {{Convert|69.6|km|mi}} from Fatehpur. It is also accessible from [[Prayagraj Airport]] which is {{Convert|124|km|mi}} from Fatehpur.


==References==
==References==
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|North = [[Rae Bareli district]]
|North = [[Rae Bareli district]]
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|East = [[Kaushambi district]]
|East = [[Kaushambi district]]
|Southeast = [[Chitrakoot district]]
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Latest revision as of 14:15, 24 December 2024

This article is about the district. For its eponymous headquarters, see Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh. For the town in Agra district, U.P., see Fatehpur Sikri.

Fatehpur district
District of Uttar Pradesh
Fort in Fatehpur
Fort in Fatehpur
Location of Fatehpur district in Uttar Pradesh
Location of Fatehpur district in Uttar Pradesh
Country India
StateUttar Pradesh
DivisionPrayagraj
HeadquartersFatehpur
TehsilsFatehpur, Bindki and Khaga
Government
 • District collectorRavinder Singh (IAS)[1]
 • Lok Sabha constituenciesFatehpur (Lok Sabha constituency)
 • Vidhan Sabha constituencies
Area
 • Total
4,152 km2 (1,603 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
2,632,733
 • Density630/km2 (1,600/sq mi)
 • Urban
321,993 (12.2%)
Demographics
 • Literacy67.4%
 • Sex ratio901
Time zoneUTC+05:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationUP-71
Major highwaysNH 19
Websitefatehpur.nic.in

Fatehpur District is one of the 75 districts of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The district has a population of 2,632,733 (2011 Census). Fatehpur city is its administrative headquarters.

Etymology

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Fatehpur district is named after its headquarters, the town Fatehpur. According to local legends, the name is derived from a battle won by Ibrahim Shah of Jaunpur over Raja Sita Nand of Athgarhia. The name of the conqueror is sometimes given as Jalal-ud-din, the ruler of Bengal. According to another tradition, the name originates from Fateh-mand Khan who supposedly founded the town. This tradition is based on a fragmentary inscription found at Denda Sai in Tehsil Khaga, which mentions that an officer of Sultan Ala-ud-din named Fatehmand Khan obtained a Farman from Fateh-mand Khan in 1519 A.D. However, there was no known king by the name Ala-ud-din at the time, meaning the title of the Sultan must be wrong for the date to be correct. Also, Denda Sai is about 48 kilometres (30 mi) from Fatehpur.[2]

History

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Grand Trunk Road passes through the district; it is one of Asia's major trading routes which back at least 2500 years. Fatehpur was mentioned in the Puranic literature. Bhitaura, the site of the sage Bhrigu, was historically an important source of learning.

In the 18th century, Fatehpur district was part of the subah of Korah and was under the rule of the Wazir of Awadh. In 1736, the district was captured by the Marathas, who retained possession of it until 1750 when they were ousted by the Pathans of Fatehpur. In 1753, the district was reconquered by the Nawab of Awadh. A 1764 treaty between the British East India Company and the Nawab turned Korah over to the Emperor in Delhi. The Emperor retained it until 1774 when it was restored to the Nawab Wazir. In an 1801 treaty, the Nawab reconveyed it to the East India Company in return for the defense of his country.

During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, the district rebelled against the rule of the East India Company in June. However, order was reestablished after the Siege of Lucknow.[3]

Geography

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Fatehpur district is a part of Prayagraj division. It is situated between two important cities, Prayagraj and Kanpur of the state of Uttar Pradesh, being 117 kilometres (73 mi) from Prayagraj and 76 kilometres (47 mi) from Kanpur. The state capital Lucknow is 137 kilometres (85 mi) away. The north boundary of the district is the river Ganges and its southern boundary is the river Yamuna. The district covers an area of 4,152 square kilometres (1,603 sq mi).

Demographics

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Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1901681,848—    
1911672,459−0.14%
1921648,065−0.37%
1931684,218+0.54%
1941801,574+1.60%
1951902,928+1.20%
19611,066,028+1.67%
19711,278,549+1.83%
19811,572,751+2.09%
19911,899,387+1.90%
20012,308,384+1.97%
20112,632,733+1.32%
source:[4]
Religions in Fatehpur district (2011)[5]
Religion Percent
Hinduism
 
 86.40%
Islam
 
 13.32%
Other or not stated
 
 0.28%
Distribution of religions

According to the 2011 Census of India, Fatehpur district has a population of 2,632,733.[6] It ranks of 154th in India (out of a total of 640).[6] The district has a population density of 634 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,640/sq mi).[6] Its population growth rate over the decade 2001 to 2011 was 14.05%.[6] Fatehpur has a sex ratio of 901 females for every 1000 males.[6] Its literacy rate is 67.43%. 12.23% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes make up 24.75% of the population.[6]

Languages of Fatehpur district (2011)[7]

  Hindi (97.48%)
  Urdu (2.49%)
  Others (0.03%)

At the time of the 2011 Census, 97.48% of the population in the district spoke Hindi and 2.49% spoke Urdu as their first language.[7] The local dialect is Awadhi. This district's main religion is Hinduism, including 86.4% of the population, followed by Islam, which includes 13.32 % of the population.

Divisions

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The district is divided into three sub-districts (tehsils): Fatehpur, Bindki, and Khaga.

These sub-districts are further divided into thirteen development blocks:

  • Airayan
  • Amauli
  • Asothar
  • Bahua
  • Bhitaura
  • Devmai
  • Dhata
  • Haswa
  • Hathgam
  • Khajuha
  • Malwan
  • Telyani
  • Vijayipur

Culture

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Fatehpur district includes several towns which are culturally significant.

Ghazipur is an ancient town that was visited by the Chinese monk Huan Tsuang in the mid-600s. It includes numerous historic structures and sites including Paina Quila (fort), Ghazipur Quila (fort; now a police station), Dargah (tomb), Tuglaki Masjid (mosque), and Murchaura (battlefield). It also includes the Subhas Market and Purani Bazaar

Korari is archaeologically important. It has two brick temples with intricate carvings on the outer faces; each panel has a different design. One temple is tilted in its axis about four degrees.

Bhitaura is situated on the bank of the Ganges where the river flows to the north; this is significant to the Hindu religion. This site is also where Saint Bhrigu was worshipped, giving it the name Bhrigu Thaura. The ghats of Bhitaura and Asani were described as sacred in the puranas.

Dhata is famous for its statue of Ravana and the Temple of Dadua in Kabraha. Dhata is located at the end of Fatehpur district and consists of twelve Purvas.

Notable people

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Transport

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Roadways

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Fatehpur is connected to other parts of Uttar Pradesh and India by national and state highways. The National Highway 19 (NH19) passes through Fatehpur. There are frequent buses to Kanpur, Prayagraj, Banda, and Lucknow.

Railways

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Fatehpur is on the Howrah-Delhi train route between Prayagraj and Kanpur. Fatehpur Station is on the main route of New Delhi-Howrah. It has the longest platform of any station on the route from Howrah to Delhi.

On 10 July 2011, a derailment near Malwan killed seventy passengers and injured more than 300.[8]

Air

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The nearest airport is Kanpur Airport which is 69.6 kilometres (43.2 mi) from Fatehpur. It is also accessible from Prayagraj Airport which is 124 kilometres (77 mi) from Fatehpur.

References

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  1. ^ "Who's Who - Fatehpur District". fatehpur.nic.in. Retrieved 1 April 2021.
  2. ^ "History | District Fatehpur, Government of Uttar Pradesh | India". fatehpur.nic.in. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
  3. ^  One or more of the preceding sentences incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Fatehpur". Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 10 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 199.
  4. ^ Decadal Variation In Population Since 1901
  5. ^ "Table C-01 Population by Religion: Uttar Pradesh". censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. 2011.
  6. ^ a b c d e f "District Census Handbook: Fatehpur" (PDF). censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. 2011.
  7. ^ a b "Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Uttar Pradesh". www.censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
  8. ^ "India Train Crash Death Toll Climbs to 68". The Guardian. Associated Press. 11 July 2011. Retrieved 12 July 2011.
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