Civil Lines is a residential neighbourhood in

Budaun Budaun (romanised: Badāʾūn or Badāyūn, ) is a medieval city and headquarters of Budaun district, in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is located about a mile east of the Sot river, and 27 km north of the Ganges, in the Rohilkhand ...

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. It is one of the various

Civil Lines Civil Lines, historically known as White Town, were residential neighborhoods developed during the British Raj for senior civilian officers, such as the Divisional Commissioner and District Magistrate. These townships were established across the In ...

neighbourhoods developed by the

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for the senior officers in British India. The Budaun Club is also situated in this neighbourhood. Though a residential neighbourhood, commercial buildings can also be seen in the area. The area also has numerous schools, hospitals and shopping areas. The income tax department building is also located in the neighbourhood. It was founded in 1853 when

city was made the headquarter of district replacing Sahaswan.

Location

Its on the south side of the city, which was even the southern end of the city but now it has population covering it on every side. Old Bypass passes through Civil Lines, and State Highway 43 also passes through it. Railway Station and Old Bus stand is in Civil Lines only. The iconic Indra Chowk is also here. There are many colonies under Civil Lines, and other major landmarks too.

Major landmarks

* District Hospitals * Old Bus Stand * Railway Station * District Jail * Police Lines * Police Lines Athletic Ground

Educational institutions

* New Nightingale Public School * DPS Budaun * BP Sanskrit College * GGIC

Hospitals

* District Hospital * Gandhi Eye Hospital * City Hospital

Recreation and entertainment

* Budaun Club * Bukhara cafe * Coffee Cafe * Ambedkar Park * Hina Bar * Kocktail and Kurries

References

{{reflist Budaun Neighbourhoods in Uttar Pradesh