Akbarpur is a town in
Kanpur Dehat district
Kanpur Dehat district is a district in Uttar Pradesh state in northern India. The administrative headquarters of the district are at Mati- Akbarpur. This district is part of Kanpur division. Kanpur was formerly spelled Cawnpore.
History
The s ...
in the state of
Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh (; , 'Northern Province') is a state in northern India. With over 200 million inhabitants, it is the most populated state in India as well as the most populous country subdivision in the world. It was established in 1950 ...
,
India
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.
Demographics
India
census
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, Akbarpur had a population of 17,368. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Akbarpur has an average literacy rate of 57%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with 58% of the males and 42% of females literate. 18% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Connectivity
Railways
Akbarpur is not Railway station but it is connected with Rura (NCR)
![Rura Railway Station](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4c/Rura_Railway_Station.jpg)
Railway station. Rura is connected with express &super fast trains to Delhi, Howrah, Lucknow.Agra, Patna, Meerut, Jammu etc. Rura is a main Railway Station of Akbarpur, (Kanpur Dehat) . Another mini railway station is Lalpur.
Airways
Kanpur Airport
Kanpur Airport (), proposed to be renamed as Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Airport, is a domestic airport and an Indian Air Force Base that serves the city of Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. It provides easier connectivity to major tourist and hist ...
is nearest airport.
Roadways
Golden Quadrilateral
National Highway 19 (India)
National Highway 19 (NH 19) is a national highway in India. It was previously referred to as Delhi–Kolkata Road and is one of the busiest national highways in India. After renumbering of national highways, Delhi to Agra route is now nationa ...
passes through Akbarpur city District Kanpur Dehat. Which is connected to all major cities of India. Lucknow-Jhansi another National High Way passes through its. A C, non A C & Sleeper buses are available here for different cities of India.
Poet
Asharfi Lal Mishra is a Hindi poet. He wrote a poem named "Lal Shatak (Dohe)" having 100 Dohe. This poetry is published in Amarujala.com in two parts. Many free poems also published in Amarujala.com He is a poet, author and blogger too. His poetry named Kavy sangrah is published in Navbharat Times.com.
Educational institutions
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Akbarpur Inter College
Akbarpur Inter College is a senior secondary school in Kanpur Dehat district, Uttar Pradesh, India. The school is affiliated with U P Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad. It is a government aided institution.
Location
It is situated on Akbarpur-Rura ...
![Akbarpur Inter College Akbarpur,Kanpur Dehat](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/da/Akbarpur_Inter_College_Akbarpur%2CKanpur_Dehat.jpg)
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Akbarpur Girls Inter College
Akbarpur Girls Inter College is situated in the heart of the town Akbarpur, Kanpur Dehat district, in Uttar Pradesh, India. This government aided institution is affiliated with U P Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad Allahabad.
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Akbarpur Degree College
Akbarpur Degree College is a degree college in Kanpur Dehat district
Kanpur Dehat district is a districts of Uttar Pradesh, district in Uttar Pradesh States and union territories of India, state in northern India. The administrative headqua ...
![Akbarpur Degree College](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/32/Akbarpur_Degree_College.jpg)
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Government Degree College, Akbarpur
Government Degree College, Akbarpur is a degree college in Akbarpur, in Kanpur Dehat district, Uttar Pradesh state, India. The college is affiliated with Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University in Kanpur
Kanpur or Cawnpore ( /kɑːnˈpʊə ...
Festivals
All national festivals, Holi, Diwali, Mahashivratri, Shri Krishna Janmashtami, Ramnavami, Makara Sankranti, Eid-ul-Fitr, Rakshabandhan, Hanuman jayanti and other local ones such as Nag-Panchmi, Navratri, Durga Puja are celebrated with enthusiasm. A Glimpse of Bengal can be seen in the City of Akbarpur. During the Durga puja celebrations several cultural events are organized and is celebrated on a large scale. Thousands of people daily visits the puja pandal to get the blessings of Goddess Durga. Savitri vrat and Navratri vrat are main festival of women's of city Akbarpur, At the time of savitri vrat women takes 101 round of banyan tree.
Vijyadashmi is most famous festival of the city Akbarpur. It is celebrated continuously one month. A fair is also organized for 15 days.
Historical places
![Shukla Talab (dry view)](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/62/Shukla_Talab_%28dry_view%29.JPG)
#Shukul Talab: the pond was constructed in 1578 by Sheetal Shukla
# Kalaran Talab: the pond was constructed by Chhabba Kalar.
Sacred places
#Kalka Devi Mandir: a fair is organized hear at the time of Navratra Puja.
![Ma Kalika Devi Temple](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/57/Ma_Kalika_Devi_Temple.jpg)
# Shani Dev near Hindi Bhawan on Rura road.
# Shiv Temple at Shukla Talab
Hindi Bhawan
It is a convention center of town Akbarpur.
Tourist attractions
There are many tourist attraction like tilas at Yamuna River.The Shivli Lake (Salt Water lake) is a major tourist spot with temples and islands in the center of the lake. It is situated in western part of city about 20 km away.
Growth of industries
Due to industrial Kanpur city there is very much growth of industries in eastern side of city.
Kanpur Dehat is a quite backward district of the state. There are only three developed blocks where industrial areas & estates are available. These are Jainpur, Sarvankhera and Rania in Akbarpur Tehsils. Besides above, some industrial development has also taken place in Bhognipur and Amraudha. The important articles manufactured in the towns of Ramabai Nagar are leather goods, handloom cloth, medicines, shoes. aluminium utensils, raw leather, tractor trolly, mustard oil, flour and agricultural implements. The important commodities which are imported into the towns of the district are leather, iron, foodgrains, yarn, wood, cloth and fertilizer etc.
Industrial Area & Estates
The main industrial area is situated at Jainpur in Akbarpur Block at about 38 km. from Kanpur City on the both sides of Kalpi Road. The
U.P. State Industrial Development Corporation (UPSIDC) has developed a large industrial area measuring about 294.70 acres in Jainpur. Similarly two industrial areas measuring 10.52 and total 15.70 acres have been developed by UPSIDC at site no.1 and 2 in Rania, housing 47 and 68 developed plots respectively. Besides, another industrial Estate has been developed in Rania in which 100 developed Plots and 8 Sheds are available. The details are given below:-
Sister cities
Akbarpur has friendly relations with
Sudbury, Massachusetts
Sudbury is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. At the 2020 census, it had a population of 18,934. The town, located in Greater Boston's MetroWest region, has a rich colonial history.
History
Incorporated in 1639, the bou ...
in the
United States
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Gallery
File:Bara Toll Plaza.JPG, Bara Toll Plaza
File:Lucknow -Jhansi Road.JPG, Lucknow -Jhansi Road
File:Akbarpur Degree College (internal side view).jpg, Akbarpur Degree College (internal side view)
File:District Hospital.jpg, District Hospital
File:Akbarpur Inter College Akbarpur Kanpur -Dehat.jpg, Akbarpur Inter College Akbarpur Kanpur -Dehat
File:Kalika Devi Mandir.jpg, Kalika Devi Mandir
File:Water Colors Design.jpg, Water Colors Design
File:Shukla Talab (West view).JPG, Shukla Talab (West view)
File:Shri Ram Janki Temple.JPG, Shri Ram Janki Temple
File:Shukla Talab-2.JPG, Shukla Talab-2
File:Shukla Talab-3.JPG, Shukla Talab-3
References
External links
kanpurdehat.nic.in
{{Kanpur division topics
Cities and towns in Kanpur Dehat district