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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{{Convert|4,152|km2|sqmi}}. 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 [[Ganges]] and [[Yamuna]] rivers, 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.

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This district is situated between two important cities, [[Prayagraj]] and [[Kanpur]] of the state of Uttar Pradesh. It is well connected with those cities by train routes and roads. The distance from Prayagraj is 117 km and from Kanpur is 76 km. It falls on the Howrah-Delhi train route between Prayagraj and Kanpur. Grand Trunk Road also passes by this city. The north boundary of the district is limited by the river Ganges and its southern boundary is the river [[Yamuna]].


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
Fatehpur district is named after it 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 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>
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 is traced to 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, in 1519 A.D. there was no known king by the name Ala-ud-din, meaning the title of the Sultan must be wrong for the date to be correct. 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>


== History ==
== History ==
[[Grand Trunk Road]] pass 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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In the 18th century, Fatehpur district was 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, 1750 when 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 turned 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 defense of his country.

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In the 18th century, Fatehpur district was part of the ''[[subah]]'' of Korah and was under the government 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 Delhi emperor. 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.

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During the [[Indian Rebellion of 1857]], the district rebelled against [[Company rule in India|the rule]] of the East India Company in June 1857. 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 is a historic region in the context of the [[Great Indian Mutiny]] of 1857. In June 1857, the district rebelled, with order being reestablished after the [[Siege of Lucknow]].<ref>{{EB1911|inline=y|wstitle=Fatehpur|volume=10|page=199}}</ref>
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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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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|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%. Scheduled castes represent 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> 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" /> and a [[Literacy in India|literacy rate]] of 67.43%. Scheduled castes represent 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|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 districts' main religion is Hindu, with 86.4% of population, follwed by Islam with 13.32 % of the population.
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, follwed by [[Islam]], which includes 13.32 % of the population.


{{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;"}}
{{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;"}}


== Divisions ==
== Divisions ==
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The district is divided into three [[Tehsils of India|sub-districts (tehsils)]]: [[Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh|Fatehpur]], [[Bindki]], and [[Khaga]].
The district is divided into three [[Tehsils of India|sub-districts (tehsils)]]: [[Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh|Fatehpur]], [[Bindki]], and [[Khaga]].


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== Culture ==
== Culture ==
Fatehpur district includes several towns are are culturally significant.
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Korari is archaeologically significant. It has two brick temples with intricate carvings on the outer faces. One temple is tilted in its axis about four degrees. Every panel has a different design.

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[[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 Maszid (mosque), and Murchaura (battlefield). It also includes the Subhas Market and Purani Bazaar


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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.
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[[Ghazipur]] is an ancient town. Chinese monk [[Huan Tsang|Huan Tsuang]] visited here 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 Maszid (mosque), and Murchaura (battlefield). It also includes the Subhas Market and Purani Bazaar


Bhitaura is situated on the bank of the Ganges where the river flows to the north; this is important to the Hindu religion. This is where [[Saint Bhrigu]] was worshipped, giving it the name Bhrigu Thaura
[[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 is famous for its statue of [[Ravana]] and the Temple of Dadua in Kabraha. Dhata is located at the end of Fatehpur district consisting of twelve Purvas.
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
* [[Sohan Lal Dwivedi]], a poet born in the Khutila-sijouli village of [[Bindki]] sub-division
* [[Niaz Fatehpuri]], Urdu writer and poet
* [[Niaz Fatehpuri]], [[Urdu]] writer and poet
* [[Ranvendra Pratap Singh]], State Minister of [[Agriculture in India|Agriculture]], [[Government of Uttar Pradesh]].
* [[Ranvendra Pratap Singh]], State Minister of [[Agriculture in India|Agriculture]], [[Government of Uttar Pradesh]]
* [[V. P. Singh]], the 7th [[Prime Minister of India|prime minister of India]]
* [[V. P. Singh]], the 7th [[Prime Minister of India|prime minister of India]]
* [[Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi]], an independence activist
* [[Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi]], an independence activist
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===Roadways===
===Roadways===
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. 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]].


===Railways===
===Railways===
Fatehpur is connected with important cities by train. 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.
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 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>
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).
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==

Revision as of 14:54, 20 September 2023

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 collectorShruti (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

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 is traced to 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, in 1519 A.D. there was no known king by the name Ala-ud-din, meaning the title of the Sultan must be wrong for the date to be correct. Denda Sai is about 48 kilometres (30 mi) from Fatehpur.[2]

History

Grand Trunk Road pass 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 government 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 Delhi emperor. 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 1857. However, order was reestablished after the Siege of Lucknow.[3]

Geography

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

Religions in Fatehpur district (2011)[4]
Religion Percent
Hindus
 
 86.40%
Muslims
 
 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.[5] It ranks of 154th in India (out of a total of 640).[5] The district has a population density of 634 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,640/sq mi).[5] Its population growth rate over the decade 2001 to 2011 was 14.05%.[5] Fatehpur has a sex ratio of 901 females for every 1000 males.[5] Its literacy rate is 67.43%. Scheduled castes represent 24.75% of the population.[5]

Languages of Fatehpur district (2011)[6]

  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.[6] The local dialect is Awadhi. This district's main religion is Hinduism, including 86.4% of the population, follwed by Islam, which includes 13.32 % of the population.

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:[7]

Divisions

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

Fatehpur district includes several towns are 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 Maszid (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

Transport

Roadways

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

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

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

  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. ^ "Table C-01 Population by Religion: Uttar Pradesh". censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. 2011.
  5. ^ a b c d e f "District Census Handbook: Fatehpur" (PDF). censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. 2011.
  6. ^ a b "Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Uttar Pradesh". www.censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
  7. ^ Decadal Variation In Population Since 1901
  8. ^ "India Train Crash Death Toll Climbs to 68". The Guardian. Associated Press. 11 July 2011. Retrieved 12 July 2011.
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