Ghazipur
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Ghazipur or Ghazipur City
, previously spelt Ghazeepore, is a city/town and a municipal corporation
and headquarter of Ghazipur district
in the state of Uttar Pradesh
, India
. It is the administrative headquarters of Ghazipur Division and Sub-division. Back to the past, it was a place of administration under Guptas dynasty too than earlier as described in Hindu Mythology, as kingdom of King Vishwamitra, who later changed into saint and popularly known as Maharshi Vishwamitra. Vishwamitra was the son of Gaadhi
.
Ghazipur is famous for its opium
factory, which is the largest legal opium factory in the world, started by British East India Company in 1820. It is home to handloom weaving and a perfume industry. The town is an important agricultural market. Lord Cornwallis, governor-general of British India, died in Ghazipur and is buried there. The town is very close to the UP-Bihar border. The local language at the place is Bhojpuri. Ghazipur borders the important religious city of Varanasi
and is situated about 70 km East of Varanasi
.
period. Maharshi Jamadagni
, the father of Maharshi Parashurama
, is said to have resided here. The famous Gautama Maharishi
and Chyavana
were given teaching and sermon here in ancient period. Lord Buddha gave his first sermon in Sarnath
, which is not far from the here. The Aurihar region of Ghazipur became the main centre of teachings of Lord Buddha. Many stupas and pillars are the main evidence of that period. Chinese traveller Hieun Tsang visited this area and has described this place as Chanchu "Kingdom of the Lord of battles."
The first scientific society of India was established here in 1862 by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan for propagating modern Western knowledge of science, technology and industry. It was a departure from the past in the sense that education made a paradigm shift from traditional humanities and related disciplines to the new field of science and agriculture which ultimately paved the necessary background for the establishment of present Technical Education and Research Institute (TERI), a post-graduate college, in the city.
The area is home to many well known freedom fighters. The hero of first war of independence (which is also referred as Sepoy Mutiny) Mangal Pandey
belonged to this area (now part of Ballia). The famous Raju Baxi revolt is also associated with this place where the farmers revolted against the British and set fire to several indigo godowns. This place has played a significant role in the Indian National movement. During the Home Rule movement and the Quit India movement people of Ghazipur took part courageously and fearlessly. During Quit India movement, Birpur
is historical place of India where many warriors were born. On 18 August 1942 a group of freedom fighters of Sherpur Village under the leadership of Dr Shiv Pujan Rai hoisted the Tricoloure at Mohammadabad Tehsil.
In 1330 AD, when Sultan Mohd. Saani bin Tughlaq became the King and ascended the throne of Delhi, he appointed Janab Syed Masud as his ‘ Moqarrib’. Mohd. Tughlaq left for Deccan after appointing Firoz Shah Tughlaq, his cousin, as his deputy at Delhi. At that time Raj Mandhata was the ruler of Kashtut (Khatut) a place near Ghazipur (Eastern U.P.). Raja was hostile to the Delhi kingdom. Syed Masud Al-Husaini, along with his seven sons and 40 champions left Delhi and came to Ghazipur as per the command of King Firoz Shah to rescue a young unmarried girl from the captivity of the Raja. Battle was fought and the ruler was defeated. Syed Masud was appointed as ruler and administrator of the place. He was conferred the title of ‘Ghazi’ by the king Firoz Shah Tughlaq. Syed Masud founded a new city in 1330 AD. It was called Ghazipur. He died on 31.03.1366 AD and is buried in Ghazipur.* His grave is in Mohalla Harishankari. His son, Syed Raje, who was killed while fighting the army of Raja’s nephew in 1330 A.D. is also buried there. In Ghazipur one Mohalla is known as “Syedwara” and one riverbank is called Masudi Ghat. He had seven sons and distributed the areas under his control among his sons for administrative convenience and himself settled down in Ghazipur city. His descendants were later called 'Syeds of Ghazipur' as described in the research work of S. M. Taqi Husaini's Genealogical Tree of Syed Masud Al-Husaini.
His descendants and other followers of Imam Husain (Mohammad's grandson) observe Moharram in Ghazipur City and many villages of Ghazipur till date, like Nonhera, Para, Baghui Buzurg, Ganguli, Kamoonpur, Zahoorabad, Chavanpur, Tajpur, Mohammadpur, Hunderhi, Husainpur, Arzanipur, Mulnapur, Zangipur, Deokathia, Susandi, Hainsi, Jalalabad, Mata, Sauram, Sadat, Bathor, Chilbiliya, Daraspur, Tendva, Yusufpur, etc.
Ghazipur has a humid subtropical climate with large variations between summer and winter temperatures. Summers are long, from early April to October, with intervening monsoon seasons. Cold waves from the Himalayan region cause temperatures to dip across the city in the winter from December to February. The temperature ranges between 32°C – 46°C (90°F – 115°F) in the summers, and 2°C – 15°C (41°F – 59°F) in the winters.[17] The average annual rainfall is 1110 mm (44 in).[18]. Fog is common in the winters, while hot dry winds, called loo, blow in the summers.
The city is relatively free from air pollution.. Through a combination of water pollution, new constructions of upstream dams, and increase in the local temperature, the water level of the Ganges has recently gone down significantly, and small islands have become visible in the middle of the river.
Rivers in District---Ganges, Gomati, Gaangi
, Beson
, Magai
, Bhainsai
, Tons
and Karmanasa River.
prabhav singh is also resident of ghazipur
, Ghazipur city had a population of 1,05,243 whereas district constitutes more than 31,00,000 people. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Ghazipur has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76%, and female literacy is 62%. In Ghazipur, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age. A larger percentage of the population lives in the rural area. The Municipal Area is small as compared to other cities nearby. It is poorly developed despite being a very important city under British rule. when it was a strategic river port. A military cantonment built by the British now houses a college and a colony for administrative officers and their subordinates. The opium factory located in the city was established by the British and continues to be a major source of opium production in India. It is the largest of its kind in the country. It is guarded under high security, and not easily accessible to the general public. The factory has its own residential accommodation for the employees, and is situated across the banks of river Ganges. There is also an important office of the narcotics department of Indian government in the city. The airport of Ghazipur was a commanding airport of most of the eastern part of the upper and western part of Bihar in those days, but now it remains vacant and is used when for VIP arrivals to Ghazipur or nearby areas. It is situated on the outer side of the city and is poorly maintained.
Ghazipur has sixteen development blocks. The district is divided into five tehsils and another is proposed. Ghazipur has two members for Lok Sabha
, and eight seats to UP Vidhan Sabha. The OPIUM factory is largest in Asia. Largest Village of Asia is in GHAZIPUR named as Gahmar
. It is 35 KM from Ghazipur City
.
Lok Sabha
Parliamentary constituencies and the Vidhan Sabha Legislative Assembly
constituencies after delimitation. 75-Ghazipur Lok Sabha
and 74- Ballia Lok Sabha
, Vidhan Sabha-373 Jakhania
, 374 Saidpur
(SC), 375 Ghazipur Sadar
, 376 Jangipur
(SC), 379 Zamania
, Mohammadabad
and Zahoorabad
. The latter two are shifted to Ballia
Lok sabha
. Earlier Saidpur
, (Ghazipur) Lok sabha seat, Dildarnagar & Sadat
seat of vidhan Sabha were also in existence, but they are demolished under new parameters.
Division near city approx. 10 km byroad connects Ghazipur to Mughalsarai
by a routine passenger train. Dildarnagar ECR
on Delhi-Patna-Howrah route and Aunrihar
Jn (N.E. Railway) on Varanasi-Ghazipur and Varanasi-Gorakhpur route are important Junctions.
Ghazipur is directly connected by Lucknow
, New Delhi
, Mumbai
, Guwahati
, Amritsar
, Chennai
by routine trains.Pawan Express, Ganga Kaveri Express, Dibrugarh Express, Harihar Express, Sadbhawna Express, Swatantra Senani and Sarnath Express are some important trains from Ghazipur City
Station.
Railway Station--Ghazipur City
Railway Station is the most important station in district. Dildarnagar Jn, Zamania
and Aunrihar
Jn also serves as good stations. Yusufpur, Sadat
, Dullahpur, Jakhania
and Ghazipur Ghat are others small stations which serves for a mass of population. Saidpur, Karimuddinpur, Gahmar
, Nandganj are also some stations connected by routine trains between Varanasi
-Ghazipur-Chappra route and Mughalsarai
-Patna
route.
In view of roads, it is well connected by important cities by means of national highways and state highways. National Highway 29 starts from Varanasi
to Gorakhpur
passes from here. National Highway 19 starts from here and terminates in Patna. National Highway 97 starts from here and terminated in Saiyedraja
Distt. Chandauli
, UP in order to join N.H.2 (Kolkatta-Delhi highway) to Ghazipur. Some major state highways starts from here which joins Lucknow, Jaunpur, Azamgarh, Buxar, Sultanpur, and Deoria.
Andhau Airport in Andhau, 9 km from City Railway Station serves as airport for city. But, it is not a public airport. It is used for V.I.P. arrivals only. Yet, Babatpur Airport, Varanasi Airport
, 90 km from here is airport which serves Ghazipur.
Shahbaaz Kuli Airport in Shahbaaz Kuli, 13 km from City Railway Station. But, it is not working nowadays. It was constructed for government use in world war - II. It is not be able to use in any way due to lack of proper maintenance.
Waterways---Ghazipur is an important waterway port on river Ganges between Haldia
to Allahabad
,
Still, in city, city buses are proposed and needs permission to start after clearance from State Government.
For District areas, taxis
, bus
es and tempos are always available from Lanka, Shastrinagar, Rauza, Rajdepur, City Railway Station, Gorabazar and RTI square.
empire exhibition in London
in the last century. Now this industry is facing gradual decline due to the shrinkage of cultivation of perfume bearing plants. Sugar industry was important to this region but now there are few factories left. The manufacturing of saltpeter is done in Saidpur. Cloth weaving is centered in Bahariabad. There are 47 registered factory under section 1948. But scenario have change from last decade, a multi productive agro manufacturing unit M/s Sukhbhir Agro, an alcohol manufacturing unit M/s Lords Distillery, a Polythene Manufacturing unit M/s Bryplast Private Limited, a Homoeopathic Medicines Manufacturing unit M/s M.D.Homoeo Lab. Pvt. Ltd., Maharajganj, Ghazipur worked successfully in district. These companies provide many employment opportunities.
The manufacture of rice, agriculture goods, furniture, leather, footwear, utensils, steel trunk, almirah, khandsari, candles and handlooms are the main small scale industry of the city. Village and cottage industry include mostly the handicraft handed down from generation to generation like gur making, village oil industry, Leather tanning, pottery etc. Opium and Alkaloid Works
, a Government of India enterprise, specializes in manufacture of excise opium and export opium. It is the largest of its kind in the country.
.
It is located on the banks of the river GANGES , and the place is known as CHHOTA MAHADEVA .
are Posta Ghat, Dadari Ghat, Collectorghat, Steamerghat, Chitnath Ghat, Rameshwar ghat, Pakka Ghat, Kankadiya Ghat, Mahadeva Ghat, and Sikandarpur Ghat.
was a British military commander and a colonial era governor general. In the United States he is best remembered as a leading British officer in the American Revolutionary War
. His 1781 defeat
by a combined American-French troop is considered the end of hostilities in North America in that war. After the defeat he returned to Britain, and in 1786 he was appointed governor general and commander-in-chief in India. He instituted land reforms
and reorganised the British East India Company
. In 1792 he defeated Tipu Sultan
and nearly captured
his capital city Srirangapatna
, paving way for British dominance in South India. He was given the title of Marquis in the same year and returned to Britain. His time in India did much to burnish his reputation.
He was reappointed governor general of India in 1805, but died on October 5 of the same year, soon after arrival, in the city of Ghazipur. In his memory the British built a large tomb in the city, using stones brought from England
. The tomb located in the outer corner of the city near the old British cantonment is well maintained by the Ministry of Tourism
. It is the major tourist attraction in the city. Each year a large crowd gathers at the tomb to celebrate new year but the rest of the year it remains free of crowds.
, the most popular place of worship for Hindus.this place is known as jhandatar.
police station, Maa Kamkhya Temple, an Hindu Goddess Temple is situated, a subsidiary of Kamakhya Temple, Guwahati
. The temple lies in Gadaipur Village. For the protection and safety of pilgrims a police booth has been established there. Well connected by road. It is old myth about the temple that whatever you wish the Goddess Kamakhya blesses you with that wish. There is lot of gathering in the months of Ramanavmi.
and there is ma durga mundir is also situated.every year Bol Bam Seva Sansthan serves its services to kavariyen.
At this place King Dashrath ( Father of Lord Rama ) was hit the shravan kumar by arrow.
it bult by Auranzeeb.Masood ALAM is mutwalle of the Jama Masjid.
Every year on Vijaydashmi day, Ravana
's statue is burned here. Ramaleela is performed here during this period.
This ground also serves as the venue for political campaigns during elections and as a location for circuses and local exhibitions. When it is not in use otherwise it serves as a playground.
Degree College:-
(-*MCG-Municipal Corporation of Ghazipur)
Technical Institute:-
Schools:-
and many mores...over total of 100+ School (ALL including Govt. Primary School, Small Unregistered School) in City along with same around District...
Ghazipur City
Ghazipur City is a city situated in eastern part of state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Ghazipur City is a main railway station of Ghazipur....
, previously spelt Ghazeepore, is a city/town and a municipal corporation
Municipal corporation
A municipal corporation is the legal term for a local governing body, including cities, counties, towns, townships, charter townships, villages, and boroughs. Municipal incorporation occurs when such municipalities become self-governing entities under the laws of the state or province in which...
and headquarter of Ghazipur district
Ghazipur District
Ghazipur District is a district of Uttar Pradesh state in northern India. The city of Ghazipur is the district headquarters. The district is part of Varanasi Division...
in the state of Uttar Pradesh
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...
. It is the administrative headquarters of Ghazipur Division and Sub-division. Back to the past, it was a place of administration under Guptas dynasty too than earlier as described in Hindu Mythology, as kingdom of King Vishwamitra, who later changed into saint and popularly known as Maharshi Vishwamitra. Vishwamitra was the son of Gaadhi
Gaadhi
Gaadhi was the son of Kushanaabha, and father to the great saint of great resplendence, Vishwamitra. Vishwamitra ruled the earth, and this great resplendent king ruled the kingdom for many thousands of years. Gaadhi had a daughter named Satyawati. Satyawati was married to a brahmin known as Richika...
.
Ghazipur is famous for its opium
Opium
Opium is the dried latex obtained from the opium poppy . Opium contains up to 12% morphine, an alkaloid, which is frequently processed chemically to produce heroin for the illegal drug trade. The latex also includes codeine and non-narcotic alkaloids such as papaverine, thebaine and noscapine...
factory, which is the largest legal opium factory in the world, started by British East India Company in 1820. It is home to handloom weaving and a perfume industry. The town is an important agricultural market. Lord Cornwallis, governor-general of British India, died in Ghazipur and is buried there. The town is very close to the UP-Bihar border. The local language at the place is Bhojpuri. Ghazipur borders the important religious city of Varanasi
Varanasi
-Etymology:The name Varanasi has its origin possibly from the names of the two rivers Varuna and Assi, for the old city lies in the north shores of the Ganga bounded by its two tributaries, the Varuna and the Asi, with the Ganges being to its south...
and is situated about 70 km East of Varanasi
Varanasi
-Etymology:The name Varanasi has its origin possibly from the names of the two rivers Varuna and Assi, for the old city lies in the north shores of the Ganga bounded by its two tributaries, the Varuna and the Asi, with the Ganges being to its south...
.
History
Ghazipur was covered with dense forest during the Vedic era and it was a place for ashrams of saints during that period. The place is related to the RamayanaRamayana
The Ramayana is an ancient Sanskrit epic. It is ascribed to the Hindu sage Valmiki and forms an important part of the Hindu canon , considered to be itihāsa. The Ramayana is one of the two great epics of India and Nepal, the other being the Mahabharata...
period. Maharshi Jamadagni
Jamadagni
Jamadagni is one of the Saptarishis in the seventh, i.e. the present Manvantara. He was a descendant of the sage Bhrigu, one of the Prajapatis created by Brahma, the God of Creation...
, the father of Maharshi Parashurama
Parashurama
Parashurama , is the sixth avatar of Vishnu and belongs to the treta yuga, and is the son of a Brahmin father Jamadagni and mother Renuka. He is considered one of the seven immortal human. He received an axe after undertaking a terrible penance to please Shiva, from whom he learned the methods of...
, is said to have resided here. The famous Gautama Maharishi
Gautama Maharishi
Gautama Maharishi is one of the Saptarishis Gautama Maharishi is one of the Saptarishis Gautama Maharishi is one of the Saptarishis (Seven Great Sages Rishi of the current Manvantara (seventh). He was one of the Maharishis of Vedic times, known to have been the discoverer of Mantras --...
and Chyavana
Chyavana
Chyavana was a maharshi in Hindu mythology. He was son of sage Bhrigu and known for his rejuvenation after penances for several years. According to the Mahabharata, he was powerful enough to oppose the Vajra of Indra and was responsible for the Ashvins getting their share of the sacrificial...
were given teaching and sermon here in ancient period. Lord Buddha gave his first sermon in Sarnath
Sarnath
Sarnath or Sārnātha is the deer park where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma, and where the Buddhist Sangha came into existence through the enlightenment of Kondanna. Sarnath is located 13 kilometres north-east of Varanasi, in Uttar Pradesh, India...
, which is not far from the here. The Aurihar region of Ghazipur became the main centre of teachings of Lord Buddha. Many stupas and pillars are the main evidence of that period. Chinese traveller Hieun Tsang visited this area and has described this place as Chanchu "Kingdom of the Lord of battles."
The first scientific society of India was established here in 1862 by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan for propagating modern Western knowledge of science, technology and industry. It was a departure from the past in the sense that education made a paradigm shift from traditional humanities and related disciplines to the new field of science and agriculture which ultimately paved the necessary background for the establishment of present Technical Education and Research Institute (TERI), a post-graduate college, in the city.
The area is home to many well known freedom fighters. The hero of first war of independence (which is also referred as Sepoy Mutiny) Mangal Pandey
Mangal Pandey
Mangal Pandey was a sepoy in the 34th Regiment of the Bengal Native Infantry of the English East India Company. He is widely known in India as one of its first freedom fighters...
belonged to this area (now part of Ballia). The famous Raju Baxi revolt is also associated with this place where the farmers revolted against the British and set fire to several indigo godowns. This place has played a significant role in the Indian National movement. During the Home Rule movement and the Quit India movement people of Ghazipur took part courageously and fearlessly. During Quit India movement, Birpur
Birpur
Birpur is a city and a notified area in Supaul district in the state of Bihar, India. It is a small town on the Indo-Nepal border near the historic Kosi Barrage on the Kosi River. It has an airport too, which is being modernised and later on will be utilized for commercial as well defence use...
is historical place of India where many warriors were born. On 18 August 1942 a group of freedom fighters of Sherpur Village under the leadership of Dr Shiv Pujan Rai hoisted the Tricoloure at Mohammadabad Tehsil.
In 1330 AD, when Sultan Mohd. Saani bin Tughlaq became the King and ascended the throne of Delhi, he appointed Janab Syed Masud as his ‘ Moqarrib’. Mohd. Tughlaq left for Deccan after appointing Firoz Shah Tughlaq, his cousin, as his deputy at Delhi. At that time Raj Mandhata was the ruler of Kashtut (Khatut) a place near Ghazipur (Eastern U.P.). Raja was hostile to the Delhi kingdom. Syed Masud Al-Husaini, along with his seven sons and 40 champions left Delhi and came to Ghazipur as per the command of King Firoz Shah to rescue a young unmarried girl from the captivity of the Raja. Battle was fought and the ruler was defeated. Syed Masud was appointed as ruler and administrator of the place. He was conferred the title of ‘Ghazi’ by the king Firoz Shah Tughlaq. Syed Masud founded a new city in 1330 AD. It was called Ghazipur. He died on 31.03.1366 AD and is buried in Ghazipur.* His grave is in Mohalla Harishankari. His son, Syed Raje, who was killed while fighting the army of Raja’s nephew in 1330 A.D. is also buried there. In Ghazipur one Mohalla is known as “Syedwara” and one riverbank is called Masudi Ghat. He had seven sons and distributed the areas under his control among his sons for administrative convenience and himself settled down in Ghazipur city. His descendants were later called 'Syeds of Ghazipur' as described in the research work of S. M. Taqi Husaini's Genealogical Tree of Syed Masud Al-Husaini.
His descendants and other followers of Imam Husain (Mohammad's grandson) observe Moharram in Ghazipur City and many villages of Ghazipur till date, like Nonhera, Para, Baghui Buzurg, Ganguli, Kamoonpur, Zahoorabad, Chavanpur, Tajpur, Mohammadpur, Hunderhi, Husainpur, Arzanipur, Mulnapur, Zangipur, Deokathia, Susandi, Hainsi, Jalalabad, Mata, Sauram, Sadat, Bathor, Chilbiliya, Daraspur, Tendva, Yusufpur, etc.
Geography
Ghazipur is located at 25.58°N 83.57°E. It has an average elevation of 62 metres (203 feet). The city of Ghazipur is located in the middleGanges valley of North India, in the Eastern part of the state of Uttar Pradesh, along the left is bank of the Ganges river. It is the headquarters of the Ghazipur district. The city nearly stretches parallel to the river Ganges. Its neighbouring cities are Varanasi, Jaunpur, Ballia, Mau, Chandauli and Azamgarh. Initially Ballia and Mau were part of Ghazipur district but latter were made separate districts. Being located in the plains of the Ganges, the soil is alluvial type and is fertile because of low level floods continually replenish the soil. This makes agriculture the most important profession of the people. The town is predominantly agrarian and so is the economy. The district is divided into four major sub parts.Ghazipur has a humid subtropical climate with large variations between summer and winter temperatures. Summers are long, from early April to October, with intervening monsoon seasons. Cold waves from the Himalayan region cause temperatures to dip across the city in the winter from December to February. The temperature ranges between 32°C – 46°C (90°F – 115°F) in the summers, and 2°C – 15°C (41°F – 59°F) in the winters.[17] The average annual rainfall is 1110 mm (44 in).[18]. Fog is common in the winters, while hot dry winds, called loo, blow in the summers.
The city is relatively free from air pollution.. Through a combination of water pollution, new constructions of upstream dams, and increase in the local temperature, the water level of the Ganges has recently gone down significantly, and small islands have become visible in the middle of the river.
Rivers in District---Ganges, Gomati, Gaangi
Gaangi
Gaangi is a small river of eastern Uttar Pradesh. This stream rises near Jaunpur and makes its way in a southeasterly direction through the clay lands along the borders of Jaunpur and Azamgarh. It forms the boundary between Karanda and Ghazipur and joins the Ganges near Mainpur....
, Beson
Beson
The Beson is a small Indian river. It has its origin in Devgaon Azamgarh and flows towards the east and joins the Ganges on the left bank....
, Magai
Magai
The Magai is a small river of Eastern Uttar Pradesh, India. This rivers enters Ghazipur district in the north of Shadiabad and joins the Tons in Ghazipur....
, Bhainsai
Bhainsai
Bhainsai is a small river of Uttar Pradesh. This river rises in the Muhammadabad Gohna Mau and it passes into Zahoorabad and falls into Saryu river near Bahadurganj, Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh....
, Tons
Tons River
The Tons is the largest tributary of the Yamuna and flows through Garhwal region in Uttarakhand, touching Himachal Pradesh. The Tons thrust is named after this river....
and Karmanasa River.
prabhav singh is also resident of ghazipur
Demographics
India censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
, Ghazipur city had a population of 1,05,243 whereas district constitutes more than 31,00,000 people. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Ghazipur has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76%, and female literacy is 62%. In Ghazipur, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age. A larger percentage of the population lives in the rural area. The Municipal Area is small as compared to other cities nearby. It is poorly developed despite being a very important city under British rule. when it was a strategic river port. A military cantonment built by the British now houses a college and a colony for administrative officers and their subordinates. The opium factory located in the city was established by the British and continues to be a major source of opium production in India. It is the largest of its kind in the country. It is guarded under high security, and not easily accessible to the general public. The factory has its own residential accommodation for the employees, and is situated across the banks of river Ganges. There is also an important office of the narcotics department of Indian government in the city. The airport of Ghazipur was a commanding airport of most of the eastern part of the upper and western part of Bihar in those days, but now it remains vacant and is used when for VIP arrivals to Ghazipur or nearby areas. It is situated on the outer side of the city and is poorly maintained.
Ghazipur has sixteen development blocks. The district is divided into five tehsils and another is proposed. Ghazipur has two members for Lok Sabha
Lok Sabha
The Lok Sabha or House of the People is the lower house of the Parliament of India. Members of the Lok Sabha are elected by direct election under universal adult suffrage. As of 2009, there have been fifteen Lok Sabhas elected by the people of India...
, and eight seats to UP Vidhan Sabha. The OPIUM factory is largest in Asia. Largest Village of Asia is in GHAZIPUR named as Gahmar
Gahmar
Gahmar is considered as one of the largest village in Asia situated near the Ganges river in the Ghazipur district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. This village is 38 km from Ghazipur City.-Overview:...
. It is 35 KM from Ghazipur City
Ghazipur City
Ghazipur City is a city situated in eastern part of state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Ghazipur City is a main railway station of Ghazipur....
.
Lok Sabha
Lok Sabha
The Lok Sabha or House of the People is the lower house of the Parliament of India. Members of the Lok Sabha are elected by direct election under universal adult suffrage. As of 2009, there have been fifteen Lok Sabhas elected by the people of India...
Parliamentary constituencies and the Vidhan Sabha Legislative Assembly
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Assembly is the name given in some countries to either a legislature, or to one of its branch.The name is used by a number of member-states of the Commonwealth of Nations, as well as a number of Latin American countries....
constituencies after delimitation. 75-Ghazipur Lok Sabha
Lok Sabha
The Lok Sabha or House of the People is the lower house of the Parliament of India. Members of the Lok Sabha are elected by direct election under universal adult suffrage. As of 2009, there have been fifteen Lok Sabhas elected by the people of India...
and 74- Ballia Lok Sabha
Lok Sabha
The Lok Sabha or House of the People is the lower house of the Parliament of India. Members of the Lok Sabha are elected by direct election under universal adult suffrage. As of 2009, there have been fifteen Lok Sabhas elected by the people of India...
, Vidhan Sabha-373 Jakhania
Jakhania
JAKHANIA is a vidhan sabha seat in Ghazipur district.Vijay Kumar is a MLA from this seat. He is a member of BSP.-External links:results:218...
, 374 Saidpur
Saidpur, Ghazipur
Saidpur is a town and a nagar panchayat in Ghazipur district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.-Geography:Saidpur is located at . It has an average elevation of 70 metres . Saidpur is on the main road from Varanasi to Ghazipur and is one of the important markets of Ghazipur district. The...
(SC), 375 Ghazipur Sadar
Ghazipur Sadar
Ghazipur Sadar is the state legislative assembly constituency of Uttar Pradesh in India. It comprises the area of Municipal Corporation of Ghazipur and nearby rural areas which are closer to the city within 4-5 km....
, 376 Jangipur
Jangipur, Ghazipur
Jangipur or Zangipur is a town and a nagar panchayat in Ghazipur district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.-Demographics: India census, Jangipur had a population of 11,100. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Jangipur has an average literacy rate of 58%, lower than the...
(SC), 379 Zamania
Zamania
Zamania is a city and a municipal board in Ghazipur district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Zamania, as quoted by the historians is a name originated from Jamadagni Rishi .It is located on the banks of river Ganges. It is divided into two main towns Zamania tehsil and Zamania Railway station...
, Mohammadabad
Mohammadabad, Ghazipur
Mohammadabad is a city and a municipal board in Ghazipur district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.-Demographics: India census, Mohammadabad had a population of 30,234. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Mohammadabad has an average literacy rate of 47%, lower than the...
and Zahoorabad
Zahoorabad
Zahoorabad is a vidhan sabha MLA seat in Ghazipur District. Now this seat in Ballia Lok Sabha....
. The latter two are shifted to Ballia
Ballia
Ballia is a city with a municipal board in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The eastern boundary of the city lies at the junction of the Ganges and the Ghaghara...
Lok sabha
Lok Sabha
The Lok Sabha or House of the People is the lower house of the Parliament of India. Members of the Lok Sabha are elected by direct election under universal adult suffrage. As of 2009, there have been fifteen Lok Sabhas elected by the people of India...
. Earlier Saidpur
Saidpur
Saidpur is a city of Nilphamari district in Rangpur Division of Bangladesh . The city becomes a very important communication hub for adjoining major district headquarters. Saidpur Airport is one of the domestic airports in Bangladesh. The Saidpur Railway Workshop, established in 1870, is the...
, (Ghazipur) Lok sabha seat, Dildarnagar & Sadat
Sadat
- See also :* Anwar Sadat, former President of Egypt* Sadat * Saadat* Sadat. Term also used for the descendents of Holy Prophet Muhammad through Imam Ali and Bibi Fatima progeny....
seat of vidhan Sabha were also in existence, but they are demolished under new parameters.
Rails, roads, waterways and airport
Ghazipur is the major railhead of North Eastern Railways, Varanasi Division. Ghazipur City station serves as major railway station of city. Ghazipur Ghat is a halt station situated 7 km from city. Tari Ghat station of ECR, DanapurDanapur
Danapur , sometimes known as Dinapur or Dinapore is a satellite town of Patna in Bihar state of India. It is located on the bank of the River Sone which merges with River Ganges at Digha a few kilometers from Danapur...
Division near city approx. 10 km byroad connects Ghazipur to Mughalsarai
Mughalsarai
Mughalsarai is a city and a municipal board in Chandauli district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Located around 10 km from Varanasi, it is an important railway junction of the Indian Railways. Once, it enjoyed the position of the largest railway marshalling yard of Asia...
by a routine passenger train. Dildarnagar ECR
ECR
ECR can stand forAssociations* Efficient Consumer Response, a trade and industry body* US Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution* European Conservatives and Reformists, a grouping within the European UnionRadio:...
on Delhi-Patna-Howrah route and Aunrihar
Aunrihar
Aunrihar is a place in Ghazipur district of Varanasi Division of Uttar Pradesh.Aunrihar is an important railway junction station under Varanasi division of North Eastern Railway zone of Indian Railways....
Jn (N.E. Railway) on Varanasi-Ghazipur and Varanasi-Gorakhpur route are important Junctions.
Ghazipur is directly connected by Lucknow
Lucknow
Lucknow is the capital city of Uttar Pradesh in India. Lucknow is the administrative headquarters of Lucknow District and Lucknow Division....
, New Delhi
New Delhi
New Delhi is the capital city of India. It serves as the centre of the Government of India and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. New Delhi is situated within the metropolis of Delhi. It is one of the nine districts of Delhi Union Territory. The total area of the city is...
, Mumbai
Mumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
, Guwahati
Guwahati
Guwahati, Pragjyotishpura in ancient Assam formerly known as Gauhati is a metropolis,the largest city of Assam in India and ancient urban area in North East India, with a population of 963,429. It is also the largest metropolitan area in north-eastern India...
, Amritsar
Amritsar
Amritsar is a city in the northern part of India and is the administrative headquarters of Amritsar district in the state of Punjab, India. The 2001 Indian census reported the population of the city to be over 1,500,000, with that of the entire district numbering 3,695,077...
, Chennai
Chennai
Chennai , formerly known as Madras or Madarasapatinam , is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the sixth most populous city in India...
by routine trains.Pawan Express, Ganga Kaveri Express, Dibrugarh Express, Harihar Express, Sadbhawna Express, Swatantra Senani and Sarnath Express are some important trains from Ghazipur City
Ghazipur City
Ghazipur City is a city situated in eastern part of state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Ghazipur City is a main railway station of Ghazipur....
Station.
Railway Station--Ghazipur City
Ghazipur City
Ghazipur City is a city situated in eastern part of state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Ghazipur City is a main railway station of Ghazipur....
Railway Station is the most important station in district. Dildarnagar Jn, Zamania
Zamania
Zamania is a city and a municipal board in Ghazipur district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Zamania, as quoted by the historians is a name originated from Jamadagni Rishi .It is located on the banks of river Ganges. It is divided into two main towns Zamania tehsil and Zamania Railway station...
and Aunrihar
Aunrihar
Aunrihar is a place in Ghazipur district of Varanasi Division of Uttar Pradesh.Aunrihar is an important railway junction station under Varanasi division of North Eastern Railway zone of Indian Railways....
Jn also serves as good stations. Yusufpur, Sadat
Sadat
- See also :* Anwar Sadat, former President of Egypt* Sadat * Saadat* Sadat. Term also used for the descendents of Holy Prophet Muhammad through Imam Ali and Bibi Fatima progeny....
, Dullahpur, Jakhania
Jakhania
JAKHANIA is a vidhan sabha seat in Ghazipur district.Vijay Kumar is a MLA from this seat. He is a member of BSP.-External links:results:218...
and Ghazipur Ghat are others small stations which serves for a mass of population. Saidpur, Karimuddinpur, Gahmar
Gahmar
Gahmar is considered as one of the largest village in Asia situated near the Ganges river in the Ghazipur district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. This village is 38 km from Ghazipur City.-Overview:...
, Nandganj are also some stations connected by routine trains between Varanasi
Varanasi
-Etymology:The name Varanasi has its origin possibly from the names of the two rivers Varuna and Assi, for the old city lies in the north shores of the Ganga bounded by its two tributaries, the Varuna and the Asi, with the Ganges being to its south...
-Ghazipur-Chappra route and Mughalsarai
Mughalsarai
Mughalsarai is a city and a municipal board in Chandauli district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Located around 10 km from Varanasi, it is an important railway junction of the Indian Railways. Once, it enjoyed the position of the largest railway marshalling yard of Asia...
-Patna
Patna
Paṭnā , is the capital of the Indian state of Bihar and the second largest city in Eastern India . Patna is one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in the world...
route.
In view of roads, it is well connected by important cities by means of national highways and state highways. National Highway 29 starts from Varanasi
Varanasi
-Etymology:The name Varanasi has its origin possibly from the names of the two rivers Varuna and Assi, for the old city lies in the north shores of the Ganga bounded by its two tributaries, the Varuna and the Asi, with the Ganges being to its south...
to Gorakhpur
Gorakhpur
Gorakhpur is a city in the eastern part of the state of Uttar Pradesh in India, near the border with Nepal. It is the administrative headquarters of Gorakhpur District and Gorakhpur Division. Gorakhpur is one of the proposed capitals of the Purvanchal state which is yet to be formed...
passes from here. National Highway 19 starts from here and terminates in Patna. National Highway 97 starts from here and terminated in Saiyedraja
Saiyedraja
Saiyedraja is a town in Chandauli district of Uttar Pradesh.-Location:It is 25 km from the district headquarter at Chandauli. National Highway 97 terminates at Saiyedraja. Nearest airport is Varanasi Airport....
Distt. Chandauli
Chandauli
Chandauli , also known as Chandoli, is a town and a nagar panchayat in Chandauli district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is the administrative headquarters of Chandauli District.-Geography:...
, UP in order to join N.H.2 (Kolkatta-Delhi highway) to Ghazipur. Some major state highways starts from here which joins Lucknow, Jaunpur, Azamgarh, Buxar, Sultanpur, and Deoria.
Andhau Airport in Andhau, 9 km from City Railway Station serves as airport for city. But, it is not a public airport. It is used for V.I.P. arrivals only. Yet, Babatpur Airport, Varanasi Airport
Varanasi Airport
Varanasi Airport also known as Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is a public airport located northwest of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. Varanasi Airport was officially renamed as Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport in October 2005....
, 90 km from here is airport which serves Ghazipur.
Shahbaaz Kuli Airport in Shahbaaz Kuli, 13 km from City Railway Station. But, it is not working nowadays. It was constructed for government use in world war - II. It is not be able to use in any way due to lack of proper maintenance.
Waterways---Ghazipur is an important waterway port on river Ganges between Haldia
Haldia
Haldia has a typical moderate climate with winter temperatures ranging from a low of around 7 degrees Celsius to a high of 22 degrees Celsius. Winters are chilly and is when the residents hold the Haldia Utsav festival. Summers can be very hot and humid. Usual summer temperatures in May, the...
to Allahabad
Allahabad
Allahabad , or Settled by God in Persian, is a major city of India and is one of the main holy cities of Hinduism. It was renamed by the Mughals from the ancient name of Prayaga , and is by some accounts the second-oldest city in India. It is located in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh,...
,
Transport
In city, mainly Auto rickshaws and Rickshaw's are primary mode of transport. Taxis are even also available on railway stations. Earlier RTO was planning for City Buses, but it fails because of narrow roads. In old city, auto-rickshaws are not permitted during certain time interval, so, Rickshaws serves as most primary transport mode. No other means of transport available in city region.Still, in city, city buses are proposed and needs permission to start after clearance from State Government.
For District areas, taxis
Taxis
A taxis is an innate behavioral response by an organism to a directional stimulus or gradient of stimulus intensity. A taxis differs from a tropism in that the organism has motility and demonstrates guided movement towards or away from the stimulus source ...
, bus
Bus
A bus is a road vehicle designed to carry passengers. Buses can have a capacity as high as 300 passengers. The most common type of bus is the single-decker bus, with larger loads carried by double-decker buses and articulated buses, and smaller loads carried by midibuses and minibuses; coaches are...
es and tempos are always available from Lanka, Shastrinagar, Rauza, Rajdepur, City Railway Station, Gorabazar and RTI square.
Industrial condition
The city has sound agriculture base and reasonably good infrastructure, yet the industrial potential is low. The lack of enterprise and technical knowledge of local people may be the major constraints in industrial growth. Ghazipur has long been famous for the manufacture of perfumes especially rose water (Ghazipuri Gulabjal )and Attar of roses (Rose oil). A local firm was awarded a medal for the quality of product in BritishBritish Empire
The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom. It originated with the overseas colonies and trading posts established by England in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. At its height, it was the...
empire exhibition in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
in the last century. Now this industry is facing gradual decline due to the shrinkage of cultivation of perfume bearing plants. Sugar industry was important to this region but now there are few factories left. The manufacturing of saltpeter is done in Saidpur. Cloth weaving is centered in Bahariabad. There are 47 registered factory under section 1948. But scenario have change from last decade, a multi productive agro manufacturing unit M/s Sukhbhir Agro, an alcohol manufacturing unit M/s Lords Distillery, a Polythene Manufacturing unit M/s Bryplast Private Limited, a Homoeopathic Medicines Manufacturing unit M/s M.D.Homoeo Lab. Pvt. Ltd., Maharajganj, Ghazipur worked successfully in district. These companies provide many employment opportunities.
The manufacture of rice, agriculture goods, furniture, leather, footwear, utensils, steel trunk, almirah, khandsari, candles and handlooms are the main small scale industry of the city. Village and cottage industry include mostly the handicraft handed down from generation to generation like gur making, village oil industry, Leather tanning, pottery etc. Opium and Alkaloid Works
Opium and Alkaloid Works
The Opium and Alkaloid Works is an Indian government-owned company located in the city of Ghazipur and the town Neemuch.-Products:...
, a Government of India enterprise, specializes in manufacture of excise opium and export opium. It is the largest of its kind in the country.
Manav Sewa Sangh Arogya Aashram
It is a revolution done in the field of Cataract operation in the city , revived by DR. K.N SINGH( Rtd. Deputy Director ) , And has done effort in the upliftment of underlying section of catarct operation in the city and surrounding regions. It was due to his altruistic act of creating awareness ,that eye donating activity got promoted in the city . He has performed this deed with the well organised and didactic guidance to his core committee of MR . RAN VIR SINGH, MR. AJAY SINGH and they have done remarkable performance in the cataract operation..It is located on the banks of the river GANGES , and the place is known as CHHOTA MAHADEVA .
Ganges Ghats
Different Ghats along holy river Ganges makes an it a visiting place in City. Some of GhatsGhats
As used in many parts of South Asia, the term ghat refers to a series of steps leading down to a water body, usually a holy river. In Bengali-speaking regions, this set of stairs can lead down to something as small as a pond or as large as a major river....
are Posta Ghat, Dadari Ghat, Collectorghat, Steamerghat, Chitnath Ghat, Rameshwar ghat, Pakka Ghat, Kankadiya Ghat, Mahadeva Ghat, and Sikandarpur Ghat.
Tomb of Lord Cornwallis
Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess CornwallisCharles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis
Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis KG , styled Viscount Brome between 1753 and 1762 and known as The Earl Cornwallis between 1762 and 1792, was a British Army officer and colonial administrator...
was a British military commander and a colonial era governor general. In the United States he is best remembered as a leading British officer in the American Revolutionary War
American Revolutionary War
The American Revolutionary War , the American War of Independence, or simply the Revolutionary War, began as a war between the Kingdom of Great Britain and thirteen British colonies in North America, and ended in a global war between several European great powers.The war was the result of the...
. His 1781 defeat
Siege of Yorktown
The Siege of Yorktown, Battle of Yorktown, or Surrender of Yorktown in 1781 was a decisive victory by a combined assault of American forces led by General George Washington and French forces led by the Comte de Rochambeau over a British Army commanded by Lieutenant General Lord Cornwallis...
by a combined American-French troop is considered the end of hostilities in North America in that war. After the defeat he returned to Britain, and in 1786 he was appointed governor general and commander-in-chief in India. He instituted land reforms
Permanent Settlement
The Permanent Settlement — also known as the Permanent Settlement of Bengal — was an agreement between the East India Company and Bengali landlords to fix revenues to be raised from land, with far-reaching consequences for both agricultural methods and productivity in the entire Empire and the...
and reorganised the British East India Company
British East India Company
The East India Company was an early English joint-stock company that was formed initially for pursuing trade with the East Indies, but that ended up trading mainly with the Indian subcontinent and China...
. In 1792 he defeated Tipu Sultan
Tipu Sultan
Tipu Sultan , also known as the Tiger of Mysore, was the de facto ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore. He was the son of Hyder Ali, at that time an officer in the Mysorean army, and his second wife, Fatima or Fakhr-un-Nissa...
and nearly captured
Siege of Seringapatam (1792)
The 1792 Siege of Seringapatam was a battle and siege of the Mysorean capital city of Seringapatam at the end of the Third Anglo-Mysore War. An army led by Charles, Earl Cornwallis consisting of British East India Company and British Army forces, along with allied forces from the Maratha Empire...
his capital city Srirangapatna
Srirangapatna
Srirangapatna is a town in Mandya district of the Indian state of Karnataka...
, paving way for British dominance in South India. He was given the title of Marquis in the same year and returned to Britain. His time in India did much to burnish his reputation.
He was reappointed governor general of India in 1805, but died on October 5 of the same year, soon after arrival, in the city of Ghazipur. In his memory the British built a large tomb in the city, using stones brought from England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. The tomb located in the outer corner of the city near the old British cantonment is well maintained by the Ministry of Tourism
Ministry of Tourism (India)
The Ministry of Tourism, a branch of the Government of India, is the apex body for formulation and administration of the rules, regulations and laws relating to the development and promotion of tourism in India...
. It is the major tourist attraction in the city. Each year a large crowd gathers at the tomb to celebrate new year but the rest of the year it remains free of crowds.
Bada Mahadeva Colony
In the South of the city is situated Bada Mahadeva Colony in Peer Nagar area, which serves as the biggest Shiva Temple in the city and one of the picturesque ghats.Sankat Mochan
Temple of Shri Lord Hanumana situated in Dadrighat, which is the biggest temple of its kind in the city.Budhe Hanuman
In the Chitnath area of the city, a temple of Hanumana, supposed to have been built in the time of Maharasi ViswamitraViswamitra
Brahmarshi Vishvamitra is one of the most venerated rishis or sages of ancient times in India. He is also credited as the author of most of Mandala 3 of the Rigveda, including the Gayatri Mantra. The Puranas mention that only 24 rishis since antiquity have understood the whole meaning of, and...
, the most popular place of worship for Hindus.this place is known as jhandatar.
Kamakhya Dham, Gahmar
Situated 40 KM from the city, under GahmarGahmar
Gahmar is considered as one of the largest village in Asia situated near the Ganges river in the Ghazipur district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. This village is 38 km from Ghazipur City.-Overview:...
police station, Maa Kamkhya Temple, an Hindu Goddess Temple is situated, a subsidiary of Kamakhya Temple, Guwahati
Guwahati
Guwahati, Pragjyotishpura in ancient Assam formerly known as Gauhati is a metropolis,the largest city of Assam in India and ancient urban area in North East India, with a population of 963,429. It is also the largest metropolitan area in north-eastern India...
. The temple lies in Gadaipur Village. For the protection and safety of pilgrims a police booth has been established there. Well connected by road. It is old myth about the temple that whatever you wish the Goddess Kamakhya blesses you with that wish. There is lot of gathering in the months of Ramanavmi.
Mahahar Dham
Situated about 30 km from the city under Kasimabad Region, it is the biggest worship place in the city. Here supposed that, on Mahashivratri, Kashi Vishwanath arrives here and take bath in Kund located here. near by pachauri and karahia and hathauri near by railway line and khamaya dham mata mandirand there is ma durga mundir is also situated.every year Bol Bam Seva Sansthan serves its services to kavariyen.
At this place King Dashrath ( Father of Lord Rama ) was hit the shravan kumar by arrow.
Jama Masjid
Jama Masjid located in syed war area of city is the biggest mosque in district, it is ancient arcitact.it bult by Auranzeeb.Masood ALAM is mutwalle of the Jama Masjid.
Nehru Stadium
The city of Ghazipur has a single stadium called Nehru Stadium, named after India's first prime minister, Jawahar Lal Nehru. It is a small, government owned to accommodate both indoor and outdoor games. It also has a gymnasium. The stadium is generally used for various district level sports competitions.Ramlila Maidan
Ramlila Maidan also popularly known as Lanka Maidan is a playground located in the middle of the city. It is walled on all sides with two large gates and is well maintained. It has a small pond inside its boundary.Every year on Vijaydashmi day, Ravana
Ravana
' is the primary antagonist character of the Hindu legend, the Ramayana; who is the great king of Lanka. In the classic text, he is mainly depicted negatively, kidnapping Rama's wife Sita, to claim vengeance on Rama and his brother Lakshmana for having cut off the nose of his sister...
's statue is burned here. Ramaleela is performed here during this period.
This ground also serves as the venue for political campaigns during elections and as a location for circuses and local exhibitions. When it is not in use otherwise it serves as a playground.
Dhamupur
From Ghazipur city, about 37 km distance, a small village is situated named DHAMUPUR which is the birth place of Paramveer chakra vijeta Veer Abdul Hamid. It is situated on District Road leading from Mardah region to Jakhaniya. Veer Abdul Hamid was a soldier in the Indian army during India-Pakistan war, He destroyed the Patten tanks of Pakistan.Durga Mata Mandir
From Ghazipur city, about 35 km distance at rasra kasimabad ghazipur road, a small village is situated named DURGA ASTHAN . in village an old mandir of durga mata which is appeared it self from ground.Educational Institutions
There are four major post-graduation college in the city. Major Schools include Shah Faiz Public School, St. Mary's, St. John's, Lourdes Convent, St. Thomas's, Gauri Siksha Niketan, Saraswati Shishu Mandir, Sunbeam School, DALIMSS, AGRESEN PUBLIC SCHOOL.Degree College:-
- Post Graduate College, Ravindrapuri, Post-Pirnagar Ghazipur
- Swami Sahajanand P G College, Pirnagar, DM Residence Road, Ghazipur
- Khardeeha Degree College, Khardeeha (Rural)
- Shahid Smarak Govt. Degree College, Mohamamadabad (Rural)
- Degree College, Malikpura (Rural)
- Shree Prabhu Narayan Singh Degree Collage. Kasimabad (Rural)
- Rajkiya Degree College, Saidpur (Rural)
- Rajkiya Mahila Degree College, Aamghat, Front of Water Supply Office (MCG*), Ghazipur
- Samata Degree College, Sadat (Rural)
- M G Sati Smarak Mahavidyalaya, Garua Makasudpur (Rural)
- Mahant Ramashraya Das Degree College, Bhurkura (Rural)
- Hindu Degree College, Zamania (Rural)
- S.G.M.Unani & Ayurvedic Medical College, Saheri Ghazipur (Rural)
- State Homeopathic Medical College, Rauza, Alampatti Road, Ghazipur (Outskirts of City)
(-*MCG-Municipal Corporation of Ghazipur)
Technical Institute:-
- Technical Education and Research Institute, PGC Premises, State Highway-36, Chochakpur Road, PO-Pirnagar, Ghazipur
- Industrial Training Institute, Maharajganj Road, Chawani-Line, Ghazipur (Outskirts of City)
- State Polytechnic, Jangipur (Mau) Road, Andhau, Ghazipur (Outskirts of City)
Schools:-
- Shah Faiz School, Mianpura, Near NCC Office Ghazipur (CBSE)
- Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV), STS Building, Near Police Line, Ghazipur (CBSE)
- St. John's School, Tulsipur, Near ITI, Maharajgang Road, Ghazipur (ICSE BOARD)
- Kedar Narayan Krishak Inter College, Unchauri, Ghazipur (Rural) (UP BOARD)
- Govt. City Inter College, Front of District Hospital, Mishrabazar Road, Ghazipur (UP Board)
- Adarsh Inter College, Mahuabagh, Katchehary Road Ghazipur (UP Board)
- Gauri Siksha Niketan, Tulsi Sagar, Ghazipur (CBSE)
- Awadh Public School, Ghazipur (PG-V only) (CBSE)
- AGRESEN PUBLIC SCHOOL, ANDHAU, GHAZIPUR {CBSE}
- Mahatma Jyotiba Rao Phoole Public School, Rauza, Patna Highway (N.H.-19),Ghazipur (CBSE) (Outskirts of City)
- Bapu Inter College, Sadat, Ghazipur (Rural) (UP Board)
- Samata Inter College, Sadat, Ghazipur (Rural) (UP Board)
- Govind Inter College, Sadat, Ghazipur (Rural) (UP Board)
- DAV Inter College, Chitnath, Kot, Ghazipur (UP Board)
- MAH Inter College, Alampatti, Saiyedwada-Rauza Road, Ghazipur (UP Board) (Outskirts of City)
- Kendriya Vidyalaya, Opium Factory Premises, Mahuabagh, Ghazipur (CBSE)
- Alternate School – (1) Beside Kotwali, Aaamghat Colony Road, (2) Pirnagar Square (Chouraha), RB colony Road,-Ghazipur (CBSE)
- Sunbeam School, Maharajgang, Varanasi Highway, Ghazipur (CBSE) (Outskirts of City)
- Dr. Ishrat Lal Mem. Sunbeam School, Beeraich Fullanpur bye-pass Near City Railway Station, Ghazipur (CBSE)
- Madhav saraswati vidyamandir, Buzurga Road, Near Railway Crossing, Ghazipur (CBSE) (Outskirts of City)
- City Montessori School, Rooimandi, Ghazipur (CBSE)
- JPJ Gyandeep Academy, Rooimandi, Ghazipur (CBSE)
- St. Mary's Convent School (PG-V) and St. Lourdes Convent School (I-XII) (Girls), Tulsisagar, Near Church Compound, State Highway-36, Pirnagar Road, Ghazipur (UP Board)
- Lt. Shivnath Singh Government Girls Inter College, Mahuabagh, Aamghat Road, Ghazipur (UP Board)
- Ghazipur Girls Inter College, Near 92BN NCC Office, Subhasnagar, Ghazipur (UP Board)
- St Mary's School Zamania Ghazipur
- Saraswati Shishumandir Raiganz , Ghazipur
and many mores...over total of 100+ School (ALL including Govt. Primary School, Small Unregistered School) in City along with same around District...