Akbarpur is a town located in the

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 headquarters of the district are at Mati-Akbarpur, Kanpur Dehat, Akbarpur. This d ...

in the state of

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Demographics

As per the 2011

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of India, Akbarpur had a population of 20,455. Males constituted 53% (10,836) of the population, while females made up 47% (9,609). The average literacy rate in Akbarpur was 66%, which was lower than the national average of 74%. Male literacy was recorded at 69% (7,530), while female literacy stood at 61% (5,877). Children under 6 years of age comprised 13% of the population.

Connectivity

Railways

Akbarpur does not have a railway station of its own but is connected through Rura Railway Station (NCR).

Rura is a major railway station serving Akbarpur in the Kanpur Dehat district. It is well-connected by express and superfast trains to major cities, including

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, and

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Airways

The nearest airport is

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, which provides connectivity to major cities.

Roadways

The Golden Quadrilateral ( National Highway 19) passes through Akbarpur in the Kanpur Dehat district, providing connectivity to major cities across India. Additionally, the Lucknow–Jhansi National Highway also passes through the region. AC, non-AC, and sleeper buses are available for travel to various cities in India.

Educational institutions

# Akbarpur Inter College #Akbarpur Girls Inter College. # Akbarpur Degree College

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 (Hindustani language, Hind ...

Festivals

All national festivals, including

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Diwali Diwali (), also called Deepavali (IAST: ''Dīpāvalī'') or Deepawali (IAST: ''Dīpāwalī''), is the Hindu festival of lights, with variations celebrated in other Indian religions such as Jainism and Sikhism. It symbolises the spiritual v ...

Mahashivratri Maha Shivaratri is a Hindu festival celebrated annually to worship the deity Shiva, between February and March. According to the Hindu calendar, the festival is observed on the fourteenth day of the first half (night start with darkness - ...

, Shri Krishna Janmashtami, Ramnavami, Makara Sankranti,

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, and

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, are celebrated with enthusiasm in Akbarpur. Additionally, several local festivals, such as

Nag Panchami Naga Panchami (Sanskrit: नागपञ्चमी, International Alphabet of Sanskrit Transliteration, IAST: ''Nāgapañcamī'') is a day of traditional worship of Nāg, ''naga''s (or najas or nags) or snakes (which are associated with the my ...

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, and

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, are observed with great fervour. A glimpse of Bengal’s culture can be witnessed in Akbarpur during Durga Puja. Various cultural events are organised during the celebrations, which attract thousands of visitors daily to seek the blessings of Goddess

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. Savitri Vrat and Navratri Vrat are the major festivals for women in Akbarpur. During Savitri Vrat, women perform 101 circumambulations around a

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as part of the ritual.

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(Dussehra) is the most prominent festival in Akbarpur, celebrated continuously for one month. A fair is also organised for 15 days, adding to the festive spirit of the town. Holi -Holi

Historical places

#Shukla Talab, also known as Shukul Talab, is a pond that was constructed in 1578 by Sheetal Shukla. # Kalaran Talab is another historical pond, built by Chhabba Kalar.

Sacred places

#Kalka Devi Mandir hosts a fair during Navratra Puja, attracting a large number of devotees. #The Shani Dev Temple is located near Hindi Bhawan on Rura Road. # The Shiv Temple is situated at Shukla Talab and is a place of worship for Lord

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Hindi Bhawan

Hindi Bhawan is a convention centre located in the town of Akbarpur.

Tourist attractions

Akbarpur offers several tourist attractions, including Tilas along the

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. Shivli Lake, a saltwater lake, is a major tourist destination. The lake features temples and islands at its centre. It is located in the western part of the city, approximately 20 km away.

Growth of industries

The industrial expansion in Kanpur city has led to substantial growth of industries on the eastern side of the city. Kanpur Dehat is a relatively underdeveloped district in Uttar Pradesh. There are only three developed blocks where industrial areas and estates are available— Jainpur, Sarvankhera, and Rania, located in Akbarpur tehsil. Apart from these, some industrial development has also occurred in

Bhognipur Bhognipur or Bhoganipur is a town in Kanpur Dehat district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is the headquarters of the Tehsil of the same name and consists of the Amraudha and Malasa Development Blocks. Situated at the junction of Nation ...

and Amraudha. The primary products manufactured in the towns of Ramabai Nagar include leather goods, handloom cloth, medicines, shoes, aluminium utensils, raw leather, tractor trolleys, mustard oil, flour, and agricultural implements. The main imports for the towns in the district are leather, iron, foodgrains, yarn, wood, cloth, and fertilisers. Industrial areas and estates The main industrial area is located in Jainpur in Akbarpur block, about 38 km from Kanpur city, on both sides of Kalpi Road. The Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Corporation (UPSIDC) has developed a large industrial area measuring approximately 294.70 acres in Jainpur. Similarly, two industrial areas have been developed by UPSIDC at site no. 1 and 2 in Rania, covering a total area of 15.70 acres, with 47 and 68 developed plots, respectively. Additionally, another industrial estate has been developed in Rania, offering 100 developed plots and 8 sheds.

Sister cities

Akbarpur shares friendly relations with pukhrayan, Uttar Pradesh

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