Kalianpur
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Kalianpur is a small town and railway station in Uttar Pradesh
, India
. Located about 15 km from Kanpur, on the Grand Trunk Road
towards Delhi, it is effectively a suburb of Kanpur. The Post Office is spelled Kalyanpur, but the station is named Kalianpur, while British records often have it as Kullianpur. Kalyanpur
is also the name of a different village in East UP.
and Azimullah
and convinced to turn back.
.The suburb covers a large area and consists of several large and small areas. The main areas are Indira Nagar, Avas Vikas Colonies, Navsheel Dham, Shivli road, Bithoor Road, Guba Gardens, Mirzapur, Bara Sirohi and proper Kalyanpur. Avas Vikas Colonies and Navsheel Dham are new colonies and are moderately planned. The proper Kalyanpur area consists of mostly single storey houses situated in a congested manner.
The area of Indira Nagar is one of the cleanest and greenest areas of Kanpur. It is situates 1.5 km north of Kalyanpur. Though the area has its own post office it is considered as a part of the Kalyanpur suburb. Buddha Park built by Mayawati
is located in Indira Nagar. It is the largest park in whole of the city.
The suburb of Kalyanpur has one railway station, one Police station, one telephone exchange, 5 petrol pumps, 4 schools, 2 colleges.
.
The world famous technical institute IIT Kanpur campus is also situated nearby.
The Kanpur University
is also located here.
. 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.
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...
. Located about 15 km from Kanpur, on the 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...
towards Delhi, it is effectively a suburb of Kanpur. The Post Office is spelled Kalyanpur, but the station is named Kalianpur, while British records often have it as Kullianpur. Kalyanpur
Kalyanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Kalyanpur is a small town and railway station in Uttar Pradesh, India. Located about 15 km from Kanpur, on the Grand Trunk Road towards Delhi, it is effectively a suburb of Kanpur. The Post Office is spelled Kalyanpur, while British records often have it as Kullianpur.- History :Kalyanpur is...
is also the name of a different village in East UP.
History
During the War of Indian Independence of 1857, the mutineering sepoys were marching to Delhi to join the emperor. After a days march, they had camped at Kalianpur on 7 June, when they were met by Nana SahibNana Sahib
Nana Sahib , born as Dhondu Pant, was an Indian leader during the Rebellion of 1857. As the adopted son of the exiled Maratha Peshwa Baji Rao II, he sought to restore the Maratha confederacy and the Peshwa tradition....
and Azimullah
Azimullah
Azimullah is a male Muslim given name, composed of the elements Azim and Allah. It may refer to*Azimullah Khan , Indian politician*Evert Azimullah, Surinamese diplomat, politician and writer...
and convinced to turn back.
Location
The suburb of Kalyanpur lies in the North KanpurNorth Kanpur
North Kanpur is a zone within the city limits of kanpur in Uttar Pradesh, India. This zone is highly populated and the CBD is located here. All imporatant commercial Establishments, GPO, District Hospital and the Cawnpore Kotwali is located here...
.The suburb covers a large area and consists of several large and small areas. The main areas are Indira Nagar, Avas Vikas Colonies, Navsheel Dham, Shivli road, Bithoor Road, Guba Gardens, Mirzapur, Bara Sirohi and proper Kalyanpur. Avas Vikas Colonies and Navsheel Dham are new colonies and are moderately planned. The proper Kalyanpur area consists of mostly single storey houses situated in a congested manner.
The area of Indira Nagar is one of the cleanest and greenest areas of Kanpur. It is situates 1.5 km north of Kalyanpur. Though the area has its own post office it is considered as a part of the Kalyanpur suburb. Buddha Park built by Mayawati
Mayawati
Mayawati is the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, India. She heads the Bahujan Samaj Party, which represents the Bahujans or Dalits, the weakest strata of Indian society. This is her fourth term as Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh...
is located in Indira Nagar. It is the largest park in whole of the city.
The suburb of Kalyanpur has one railway station, one Police station, one telephone exchange, 5 petrol pumps, 4 schools, 2 colleges.
Educational Institutes
It hosts several educational institutions including the National Sugar InstituteNational 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...
.
The world famous technical institute IIT Kanpur campus is also situated nearby.
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...
is also located here.
Connectivity
The area 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.