North Kanpur
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North Kanpur is a zone within the city limits of kanpur in Uttar Pradesh
, India
. This zone is highly populated and the CBD (Central Business District) is located here. All imporatant commercial Establishments, GPO, District Hospital and the Cawnpore Kotwali is located here. This zone is the hub of all commercial, social and political activities of kanpur since British era.
1. National Sugar Institute
2. The world famous technoloical institute IIT Kanpur campus
3. The Kanpur University
4. Chandrashekhar Azad University for Agriculture
5. Christ Church College
6. Methodist High School
and numerous other institutions of the National and International repute.
. The suburb lies on the historic Grand Trunk Road
commonly known as G.T.Road towards Delhi
which is situated 415 km away.
The Kanpur-Kasganj-Aligarh-Bhiwani Railway line runs just parallel to the G.T.Road in Kalyanpur.
The suburb is well connected with rest of the city by road as well as railways.The industrial area of Panki lies 5 km south of Kalyanpur and is well connected with Kalyanpur.
The pilgrimage village of Bithoor
, 12 km away, connects to the GT road here. Bithoor
is connected with Kalyanpur with 2 roads. Formerly the Metre gauge line ran through Kalyanpur and was connected to Brahmavarta Station in Bithoor
. But due to conversion of the metre gauge
railway line to broad gauge
line under Unigauge the railway route to Bithoor
was subsequently closed and the Brahvarta station now remains deserted. There were vital demands from the public to restart the railway route connecting Kanpur Central
railway station to Brahmavarta,Bithoor though the matter remains reserved. The Government is planning new townships in Kalyanpur suburb and many real estates are coming up in the suburb.
is situated in North Kanpur.It also has Kanpur University
, Chandrashekhar Azad Agriculture University and many colleges like Christ Church College, DPS, DAV College, Dr Virendra Swaroop College, Halim Muslim Degree College etc.
Prestigious Regional offices of Reserve Bank of India, State Bank of India, LIC & Standard Chartered bank etc are located here.
Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh abbreviation U.P. , is a state located in the northern part of India. With a population of over 200 million people, it is India's most populous state, as well as the world's most populous sub-national entity...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. This zone is highly populated and the CBD (Central Business District) is located here. All imporatant commercial Establishments, GPO, District Hospital and the Cawnpore Kotwali is located here. This zone is the hub of all commercial, social and political activities of kanpur since British era.
Location
As the name suggests, North Kanpur covers the northern most zone of the city. Old Kanpur is also located here. North Kanpur can be easily accessed via road, and rail. Its proximity to the river Ganges makes it easily accessible. The Mall road acts as the life line of the city.Educational Institutes
It hosts several educational institutions,1. National Sugar Institute
National Sugar Institute
The National Sugar Institute established in 1936, is involved in research, training and advisory services to the sugar and allied industry, and functions under the Department of Food and Public Distribution of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution...
2. The world famous technoloical institute IIT Kanpur campus
3. The Kanpur University
Kanpur University
Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University , formerly Kanpur University, is a public university located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is administered under the state legislature of the government of Uttar Pradesh. The university has more than 350 affiliated colleges spread over 15 districts of...
4. Chandrashekhar Azad University for Agriculture
5. Christ Church College
6. Methodist High School
Methodist High School
Methodist High School was established in Kanpur, India in 1874 as the Girls' High School by the American Missionary Educationist Isabella Thoburn, as a sister school with Isabella Thoburn College of Lucknow.-History:...
and numerous other institutions of the National and International repute.
Connectivity
This zone has one of the largest vegetable markets in the city due its proximity to the rural areas and nearby districts of western Uttar PradeshUttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh abbreviation U.P. , is a state located in the northern part of India. With a population of over 200 million people, it is India's most populous state, as well as the world's most populous sub-national entity...
. The suburb lies on the historic Grand Trunk Road
Grand Trunk Road
The Grand Trunk Road also formerly known as Uttarapatha, Shah Rah-e-Azam or Sadak-e-Azam or Badshahi Sadak is one of South Asia's oldest and longest major roads...
commonly known as G.T.Road towards Delhi
Delhi
Delhi , officially National Capital Territory of Delhi , is the largest metropolis by area and the second-largest by population in India, next to Mumbai. It is the eighth largest metropolis in the world by population with 16,753,265 inhabitants in the Territory at the 2011 Census...
which is situated 415 km away.
The Kanpur-Kasganj-Aligarh-Bhiwani Railway line runs just parallel to the G.T.Road in Kalyanpur.
The suburb is well connected with rest of the city by road as well as railways.The industrial area of Panki lies 5 km south of Kalyanpur and is well connected with Kalyanpur.
The pilgrimage village of Bithoor
Bithoor
Bithoor is a centre of Hindu pilgrimage in Kanpur District near Kanpur city, in Uttar Pradesh, India.-Location:Bithoor is situated on the Kannauj Road, 27 km from center of Kanpur. Situated on the banks of the Ganges. It is a tourist place....
, 12 km away, connects to the GT road here. Bithoor
Bithoor
Bithoor is a centre of Hindu pilgrimage in Kanpur District near Kanpur city, in Uttar Pradesh, India.-Location:Bithoor is situated on the Kannauj Road, 27 km from center of Kanpur. Situated on the banks of the Ganges. It is a tourist place....
is connected with Kalyanpur with 2 roads. Formerly the Metre gauge line ran through Kalyanpur and was connected to Brahmavarta Station in Bithoor
Bithoor
Bithoor is a centre of Hindu pilgrimage in Kanpur District near Kanpur city, in Uttar Pradesh, India.-Location:Bithoor is situated on the Kannauj Road, 27 km from center of Kanpur. Situated on the banks of the Ganges. It is a tourist place....
. But due to conversion of the metre gauge
Metre gauge
Metre gauge refers to narrow gauge railways and tramways with a track gauge of . In some African, American and Asian countries it is the main gauge. In Europe it has been used for local railways in France, Germany, and Belgium, most of which were closed down in mid 20th century. Only in Switzerland...
railway line to broad gauge
Broad gauge
Broad-gauge railways use a track gauge greater than the standard gauge of .- List :For list see: List of broad gauges, by gauge and country- History :...
line under Unigauge the railway route to Bithoor
Bithoor
Bithoor is a centre of Hindu pilgrimage in Kanpur District near Kanpur city, in Uttar Pradesh, India.-Location:Bithoor is situated on the Kannauj Road, 27 km from center of Kanpur. Situated on the banks of the Ganges. It is a tourist place....
was subsequently closed and the Brahvarta station now remains deserted. There were vital demands from the public to restart the railway route connecting Kanpur Central
Kanpur Central
Kanpur Central is the major intercity rail station and a commuter rail hub in the Indian city of Kanpur. It falls is one of the most busiest stations in India. The Kanpur Central Railway Station is on the main Howrah - Delhi route broad gauge in Uttar Pradesh...
railway station to Brahmavarta,Bithoor though the matter remains reserved. The Government is planning new townships in Kalyanpur suburb and many real estates are coming up in the suburb.
Civic Administration
North Kanpur has a Supritendent of Police and many Police Stations with Police Headquarters.Education
The world famous IITIIT
IIT may refer to:*A number of institutes of technology, including:** Illinois Institute of Technology, a private Ph.D.-granting research university in Chicago, Illinois, USA** Indian Institutes of Technology, a group of higher education institutes in India...
is situated in North Kanpur.It also has Kanpur University
Kanpur University
Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University , formerly Kanpur University, is a public university located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is administered under the state legislature of the government of Uttar Pradesh. The university has more than 350 affiliated colleges spread over 15 districts of...
, Chandrashekhar Azad Agriculture University and many colleges like Christ Church College, DPS, DAV College, Dr Virendra Swaroop College, Halim Muslim Degree College etc.
Financial Sector
North Kanpur is a financial sector of UP as it contains Marchant's chamber of Uttar Pradesh and UP Stock Exchange.Many Residential and commercial buildings are situated here.Prestigious Regional offices of Reserve Bank of India, State Bank of India, LIC & Standard Chartered bank etc are located here.
Places of Interest
- Gora Graveyard
- BithoorBithoorBithoor is a centre of Hindu pilgrimage in Kanpur District near Kanpur city, in Uttar Pradesh, India.-Location:Bithoor is situated on the Kannauj Road, 27 km from center of Kanpur. Situated on the banks of the Ganges. It is a tourist place....
- Moti JheelMoti JheelMoti Jheel is a lake and a drinking water reservoir in the Benajhabar area of Kanpur, which with its adjoining gardens and children's park is an important tourist attraction...
- Allen Forest ZooAllen Forest ZooAllen Forest Zoo is a zoo in Kanpur, the industrial hub of Uttar Pradesh in North India. It is the largest open green space in Kanpur...
- Shri Radhakrishnan Temple (JK Temple)
- Malls and Shopping Complexes
- Green Park StadiumGreen Park StadiumGreen Park Stadium is a 60,000 capacity floodlit multi-purpose stadium located in Kanpur, India, and the home of the Uttar Pradesh cricket team. The stadium is under the control of the Sports Department Uttar Pradesh...
- Navin Market
- Jama Masjid (Patkapur)
- PankiPankiPanki is a village in Kłobuck County, Silesian Voivodeship, in southern Poland. It is the seat of the gmina called Gmina Panki. It lies approximately west of Kłobuck and north of the regional capital Katowice....
Industrial City - Kanpur Sanghralay(Museum)