Farrukhabad

Farrukhabad
—  town  —
Coordinates
Country	India
State	Uttar Pradesh
District(s)	farrukhabad
Nearest city	Kanpur (110 KM)
Parliamentary constituency	Farrukhabad
Population • Density	300,000 (2011[update]) • 5,172 /km2 (13,395 /sq mi)
Time zone	IST (UTC+05:30)
Area	58 square kilometres (22 sq mi)
Codes • Pincode • 209625 • Telephone • +915692 • Vehicle • UP 76

Farrukhābād (Hindi: फ़र्रुख़ाबाद, Urdu: فرّخ آباد), is one of the important cities of Central Doab Region in the State of Uttar Pradesh in northern India. The city was founded in 1717 by Mohammed Bangash who named it after the Mughal emperor Farrukhsiyar.^[1] Farrukhabad is situated on the bank of sacred river Ganges.

Demographics

As of 2011^[update] India census,^[2] Farrukhabad had a population of 300,000. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Farrukhabad has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 68%, and female literacy is 58%. In Farrukhabad-cum-Fatehgarh, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Education & Places of Interest

Farrukhabad is also known as small Kashi because of having many schools and colleges in almost every street of the city. Farrukhabad (Fatehgarh) has following institutions for higher education-

Dr.Virendra Swarup Education Centre,(Chandpur)Farrukhabad K.R.R. Inter College, Farrukhabad.

Army School, Fatehgarh

Government Inter College, Farrukhabad, and also in fatehgarh

St. Peter's Preparatory school.

St.Thomas' School,Farrukhabad

Municipal Inter College, Fatehgarh

Kendriya Vidyalya, Fatehgarh

Christian Inter College, Farrukhabad

Rajputana Public School, Farrukhabad

Rosy Public School ,Fatehgarh (www.rosypublicschool.com/fth)

Rosy Public School ,jalalabad (www.rosypublicschool.com/jlb)

S.V.Rosy Public School

St Anthony Convent School, Fatehgarh

St Lawrence Public School

Blue Bell Senior Secondary School, Fatehgarh

Sun Beam Public School

Soni Pariya Inter College

Rakha Girls Inter college

Modern Public School (ISC Board), Farrukhabad

Saraswati Shishu Mandir,Farrukhabad

sarswati gyan mandir, railway road farrukhabad

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya.

Badri Vishal Degree College, Farrukhabad

Babu singh Ayurvedic Medical College

Aadarsh Law College, Farrukhabad

Saraswati Vidya Mandir, Shyam Nagar

D.N. Degree College , Fatehgarh

P D Mahila College, Fatehgarh...

City Public Degre College, Bholepur, Farrukhabad

Bhartiya Pathsala Degree College, Farrukhabad

Bhartiya Pathshala Inter College, Farrukhabad

Madan Mohan Kanodia Balika Inter College, Farrukhabad(especially for girls)

NAKP Degree College, Farrukhabad.(especially for girls)

There are many reputed degree colleges affiliated to Kanpur University in the city.

D.S.International Air Hostess Academy Farrukhabad

Places of interest

Fatehgarh cantt

fatehgarh cantt is a beautiful cantt situated near by ganga river . FATEHGARH having 3 regiments (RRC, Sikhli and TA) having vast area.

Swargdwari

Swargdwari was the Capital town of Gaharwars (One of the five clans of Rathore) and was located in Kaimganj Tehsil of District Farrukhabad in Northern state Uttar Pradesh of India.

Kunwar Rai Singh was the last king of this city. He was better known by the name of Khorah in historical literature of 12th and 13th century AD. Kunwar Rai Singh was ruling in this territory before Shams-ud-din Iltutmish, as a governor of Badaun invaded him around 1212 AD. After this invasion name of this town was also changed to Shamsabad after the invader's name.

Kampil

Kampil is a small town situated about 45 km from Farrukhabad. It is a very important place from a historical and mythological point of view. It is believed to be the birthplace of the 13th tirthaiikar Brahlan Vimalnath. This is a Holy Land where the four Kalyanakas – chayavan, birth, diksa and omniscience – of Tirthankar 1008 Bhagawan Vimalnath ji, the thirteenth Tirthnakara took place.

It was also graced by the visit of Lord Mahavir. Two temples dedicated to the 13th Tirthankar one belonging to the Shwetambar Jains and other to the Digambar Jains are situated at this place. In the Digambar Jain temple a 60 centimetres high black coloured idol and in Swetambar temple 45 centimeters high white coloured idol both of Bhagawan Vimalnath in the Padmasana pose are installed. Apart from these, there are many old temples, which prove the historical & religious importance of Kampil.

During the epic period it was the capital of King Drupada, the father of Draupadi. The sacrificial altar (Yajna Kund) from which Draupadi is believed to have been born from the fire of knowledge, is situated in Kampil till date. Near the sacrificial altar, there's a structure, which is the hermitage of a sage Kampil, where he used to perform penance. As per mythology the temple of Rameshwarnath Mahadev, is attributed to Shatrughna brother of Rama. It is said that he had brought the idol (Lingam) of Shiva, which was worshiped by Sita, the wife of Rama in Ashok Vatika while she was held in captivity in Lanka and installed in this temple.

Sankisa

Sankisa is located about 47 km from Farrukhabad. It is believed to be the place where Buddha, along with Brahma and Devraj Indra descended after giving sermons to his mother in heaven. At the spot of descent stands a temple with a statue of Buddha. The place is also known for a temple dedicated to Bisari Devi and an excavated Ashokan elephant pillar. There is also colossal Shiva Linga here. A large fair is held at Sankisa in the month of Shraavana (July–August) every year.

Neebkarori

A small village near ancient Shankisha is famous for a sage named Lakshman Das. Baba Lakshman Das was spiritual saint in 20th century. He is better known as Baba Neeb Karori (alt spelling, Neem Karoli, AKA Maharaj-ji, Baba-Ji). He established many temples of Hanumanji in various parts of India. Temples established by him at Hanuman Garhi and Kainchi near Nainital, Lucknow, Shimla.

Ghatiya Ghat

Built on the side of the Ganges and approximately 4 km from the main city. This is a beautiful place full of small temples and small dwellings. There are also popular shops here. Ghatiya Ghat (Bank of the river) is the bank of Ganges river.

Ramashram Satsang, Maha Samadhi of Lalaji Maharaj

The holy Samadhi mandir of His Holiness Lalaji Maharaj, is situated on Kanpur Road at Navdia. Shri Ramachandra ji Maharaj, affectionately called "Lalaji" by the devotees. Lalaji Saheb had founded the Ramashram Satsang headquartered at Fatehgarh. This satsang is based on the learnings of Nakshbandia wing of Sufism. Lalaji descended from his guru His Holiness Maulana Fazl Ahmed Khan Sahab. Now this satsang is having its branches throughout the globe. Every year on the vacation of Easter, bhandara is organised at Maha Samadhi.Presently Shri Dinesh Saxena, the grandson of Lalaji saheb is looking after the Samadhi mandir. One of disciples of Lalaji Maharaj was Shri Shyam Bihari Lalji 'Babuji'. His Samadhi Mandir is also in front of Maha Samadhi. The dearest spiritual sons of reverend "Babu Ji" - Shri Ram Singh Rana ji Saheb, Shri Lakshman Singh Rana ji Saheb, Shri Shiv Singh Rana Ji (Daddaji) Saheb, Thakur Shri Kaptan Singh Ji, Shri Jagat Narayan "Baba Ji" served continuously the humanity under the Highness of their Gurudev Param Pujya "Babu Ji".Pujya Babujee sahab has spread the Satsang as per the directives of Lalajee sahab.Many spiritual sons of Pujya Babu jee, contributed their best in this holy cause.Later Satsang was headed by Param Sant Mahatma Shri Ram Singh Ranaji Sahab from the Ramashram Shyamnagar Distt. Kannauj, situated at east bank of Kali River on Kanpur Road.The another vertical of Satsang is being headed by Shri Jagat Nayaran jee Sahab "Baba Ji" is the divine personality devoted & dedicated to the Mission of "Lala Ji, Chachcha JI Maharaj and Babu Ji".

INDIAN YOUTH ARMY

Indian Youth Army is a Social Army for Social work in the Country.It is founded on 20th May 2010 By Dr.Sandeep Sharma and Aakash Mishra,Mayank Mishra,Prof N.K.S.Rathore,Manoj Agrawal (M.L.C) committee of farrukhabad yuva mahotsav .

FARRUKHABAD YUVA MAHOTSAV-MISS FARRUKHABAD MR FARRUKHABAD

Farrukhabad Yuva Mahotsav was started since 06 th February 2005 to showe and discover talent of Farrukhabad District.Besides many cultural programmes like Mehndi,Debvate,Essay,Drawing Painting,Chef Queen Farrukhabad,Cycle Race,Race,Quiz,Bollywood Quiz, Singing,Dance,Modelling,Mr.Farrukhabad,Miss Farrukhabad competitions organized in this Mahotsav.Any Youth of Aged 16 To 25 Years can Participated in these Competitions.This Mahotsav Held in the Month Of JANUARY every Year.Life time Acheivement,Nari Sashaktikaran,Youth of the Year,Khel Ratn ,Sahitya Ratn Yuva veerta Awards Given Every Year By this Farrukhabad Yuva Mahotsav Samiti.Mr.MANOJ AGRAWAL (M.L.C.) GUARDIAN/PROF. N.K.S.RATHORE CONVENOR/DR.SANDEEP SHARMA CHAIRMAN/SANJEEV MISHRA DIRECTOR/AAKASH MISHRA VICE-CHAIRMAN/MAYANK MISHRA CO VICE-CHAIRMAN/SACHCHIDANAND MISHRA PROG.DIRECTOR/BEERENDRA TRIPATHI MEDIA IN -CHARGE.

Population

The population as of the 2001 census is 15,77,237. This population is 0.95 percent of the total population of the entire Uttar Pradesh. Ghatiya Ghat (Bank of the river) is the bank of Ganges river.

District administration

Sachchidanand Dubey, IAS is the District Magistrate.

C.K.Pandey, PCS is the Chief Development Officer.

Rajkeshwar Singh, PCS is the Addl. District Magistrate.

Bhagwandeen, PCS is the City Magistrate.

Agriculture

Farrukhabad is one of the most fertile regions in India. It is one of the biggest producers of potatoes and a significantly good producer of wheat, watermelon, Pulses, vegetables and oil seeds. The Ganges plays an important role in irrigation system of district, tube wells are also main contributor with monsoon. Most of the regions in district are capable of producing three crops per year and all with very high acreage yield. Kaimgaj tahseil is a very good producer of mangoes and guava.

Infrastructure

Infrastructure is quite good for the city. City has a mall and high class hotels like Hindustan , Surya Hotel, Rajputana Hotel, Vinayasha Hotel, and BS Mension. Leading brands like Godown, Canary London, Koutons, Priknit,Peter England ,Graceful creations kirana bazar , Cotton County , Outlaw and Action shoes^{[disambiguation needed ]} have opened their outlets in the city.

Banks like - Axis , state bank, HDFC , ICICI , PNB, etc are also there. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital is government hospital.Singh nursing home is the most advanced Pediatric and Neonatal hospital of the town with NICU and PICU facilities catering to patients of this district and neighbouring district. Mission Hospital and City Hosspital are leading private and Good hospitals with very Good Doctors.

One Air Strip at Mohamdabad. One Doordarshan Relay Center at Fatehgarh.

One Stadium at Fatehgarh

One ITI at Farrukhabad.

One Polytechnic at Farrukhabad.

Town Hall, the famous place of historic importance.

Swaraj Kutir, the garden.

Gen-x Creations exclusive show room of PETER-ENGLAND,Many more.

The city contains many historical places & Temples. The Great Pandweshwar Nath Mandir is made by Pandwas at the time of exile to worship Lord Shiva. This is the very much popular temple of the city.

Guru Grameshwari Mandir is also a famous temple in the city, considered as established by Guru Dronacharya to worship Goddess Durga and the Largest Temple in the city.

Shri MAthiya DeviMAndir

Industry

Farrukhabad is a biggest city of producing Potato in the state and also supplies all over India. Farrukhabad has a large number of cold stores. As Potato is the biggest agricultural product of the district.

Hand-embroidery work (here called as Zardozi work) is also a large industry, which employs thousands of workers.Zardozi from Farrukhabad is well recoganised by traders in wholesale saree & Lehenga market of Chandani Chowk of Delhi.

Earlier Calico-printing of Farrukhabad was supplied to all over India and also some abroad countries. Block Printing of Farrukhabad was very famous. The Calico printing industry use to produce Printed Tapestries, Lihaaf (a traditional Duvet without the filling) which were supplied to all over northern part of india during winters, they also use to print cotton sari or Saree on large scale.With the invent of ready made Duvets or Quilts and synthetic cloth sari this business went else where. Also, but due to the city is separated from the highways and also from the good conveyance so now-a-days printing business came down to a few printing industry. Farrukhabad has a large number of Printing and Dyeing Cloth work Export. Printed Tapestries from Farrukhabad are still famous in the world.

Here Beetle-nut (Supari) is also processed to make sweet supari and is a famous product of Farrukhabad.

Namkeen is also famous and many lovers import namkeen from here.

New Routes for Jhansi Kanpur

Jhansi Mainpuri Kanpur
Towards Hawra Lucknow Kanpur Farrukhabad Shikohabad Line Connecting to Mainpuri Mainpuri Jn. Karhal Etawah Jn. Shikohabad Line Connecting to Etawah Bhind Gwalior Jhansi Line Connecting to Etawah

Once Mainpuri is connected to Etawah,a number of trains will be diverted to this new route to reduce traffice of Jhansi Kanpur line and Delhi Hawra line.Mainpuri Kanpur route will attract total of around 4 to 5 existing trains.The count of trains running is expected to cross 10 by year 2015.

These trains will connect Mainpuri to major cities like Gwalior,Jhansi,Bhopal,Mumbai,Kanpur,Lucknow,Allahabad,Delhi.This will help local businness to give an opprtunity to increase trade amoung major cities .

This will also help city to conect with major cities for education,healthcare and tourarism .Two trains from Farrukhabad are proposed as of now.

Jhansi Farrukhabad Express,Jaipur Farrukhabad Express

Distances

• Kanpur - 115km
• Budaun - 107km
• Etawah - 96 km
• Delhi - 325 km
• Bareily - 126 km

References

1. ^ Farrukhabad - Indian Government site
2. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01. 

Coordinates: 27°24′N 79°34′E / 27.4°N 79.567°E / 27.4; 79.567