South Kanpur
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South Kanpur is a section of Kanpur, India
. It includes the localities of Jajmau
, Lal Bangla, Golpark, Chakeri
, Govind Nagar
, Kanpur Cantonment
, Govindpuri, Jajmau Industrial Area, Defence Colony
, Gaushala, JK Colony, HAL
, Highway City, Krishna Nagar, Shyam Nagar, Yashoda Nagar, Mirpur
, Golagahat, etc. South Kanpur primarily constitutes residential area though many corporate bigwigs like Allen Cooper,Red Tabe etc. Exide Industries and others have established their corporate offices within South Kanpur. Many commercial hubs like Retail Markets, Shopping Malls are located here. South Kanpur also boasts Cinema.
Kanpur Cantonment
Schools and Colleges
is the main religion with 80% people following it.Islam is the second most followed religion in South Kanpur with 15% people adhering to it.All major festivals are celebrated with zeal like-Diwali
, Holi
, Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Milad, Christmas
, Easter
, Guruparwa and many more.The percentage of Religious pop. are as follows-
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 includes the localities of Jajmau
Jajmau
Jajmau is a city near Kanpur, India. It is situated on the banks of the Ganges River . Jajmau is an industrial suburb. It is believed as the oldest inhabited place in the region. The main industry is the leather industry. It is home to some of the Biggest Leather tanneries in Northern India...
, Lal Bangla, Golpark, Chakeri
Chakeri
Chakeri is a census town in Kanpur Nagar district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India.-Demographics: India census, Chakeri had a population of 8580. Males constitute 55% of the population and females 45%. Chakeri has an average literacy rate of 84%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with...
, Govind Nagar
Govind Nagar
Govind Nagar is a southern neighbourhood of Kanpur named after Govind Vallabh Pant as he inaugurated this locality. It was the largest Vidhan Sabha constituency in Asia until Kidwai Nagar Vidhan Sabha constituency was formed....
, Kanpur Cantonment
Kanpur Cantonment
Kanpur Cantonment is largest cantonment in India which is military cantonment in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India,The Kanpur Cantonment was established in the year 1811 and is situated on the right bank of river Ganges and is bound by Kanpur city area on the remaining three sides. The area of the...
, Govindpuri, Jajmau Industrial Area, Defence Colony
Defence Colony
Defence Colony is a posh locality situated in South Delhi, India. Besides its central location from most parts of the city of Delhi, the locality is immensely popular among all Delhiites for the exotic varieties of cuisines that it has on offer...
, Gaushala, JK Colony, HAL
HAL
-Companies and organisations:* HAL Computer Systems, a defunct computer manufacturer* HAL Laboratory, a Japanese video game developer* Halliburton, by NYSE ticker symbol* Hamburg America Line, a shipping company* Hawaiian Airlines...
, Highway City, Krishna Nagar, Shyam Nagar, Yashoda Nagar, Mirpur
Mirpur
Mirpur is one of the seventh districts of Pakistani administered Azad Kashmir and was formerly part of the Kashmir and Jammu . Since Mirpur adjoins the northern plains of the Punjab, the climate is quite hot during the summer times. The city itself has gone through a process of modernization while...
, Golagahat, etc. South Kanpur primarily constitutes residential area though many corporate bigwigs like Allen Cooper,Red Tabe etc. Exide Industries and others have established their corporate offices within South Kanpur. Many commercial hubs like Retail Markets, Shopping Malls are located here. South Kanpur also boasts Cinema.
Transport
Commuting to and within places of South Kanpur is excellent from any part of the city and from outside the city. The best option to get into here is City Bus which runs from north end of the city to furthest place of South Kanpur, apart from City Bus the options are Autos, Minibuses, Taxis and Rickshaw. Overall travelling within south Kolkata is very convenient due to easy availability of transport mediums and wide and clear road network. Travellers or residents have a feel of good and pleasant stay at south Kanpur for its good urban Infrastructure, greenery, places of interest, shopping and last but not the least good places of stay within all budgets.List of Bus Stations in South Kanpur
- Jhakarkatti Bus Station
- Shahid Major Salman Khan Bus Station (formerly Juhi)
- Jajmau
- Govind Nagar
- Ramadevi
- Shahid Park (formerly Kanpur CantonmentKanpur CantonmentKanpur Cantonment is largest cantonment in India which is military cantonment in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India,The Kanpur Cantonment was established in the year 1811 and is situated on the right bank of river Ganges and is bound by Kanpur city area on the remaining three sides. The area of the...
) - JK 1 (formerly JK Colony)
- Chakeri (formerly ChakeriChakeriChakeri is a census town in Kanpur Nagar district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India.-Demographics: India census, Chakeri had a population of 8580. Males constitute 55% of the population and females 45%. Chakeri has an average literacy rate of 84%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with...
) - Industrial Area (formerly ChakeriChakeriChakeri is a census town in Kanpur Nagar district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India.-Demographics: India census, Chakeri had a population of 8580. Males constitute 55% of the population and females 45%. Chakeri has an average literacy rate of 84%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with...
) - Rooma Textiel Park (formerly Ruma)
- Golf Course Colony
List of railway stations in South Kanpur
- Govindpuri
- Kanpur CentralKanpur CentralKanpur 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...
(Northern Cantt Side) - ChandariChandariChandari junction railway station is on the Kanpur-Allahabad line....
- ChakeriChakeriChakeri is a census town in Kanpur Nagar district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India.-Demographics: India census, Chakeri had a population of 8580. Males constitute 55% of the population and females 45%. Chakeri has an average literacy rate of 84%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with...
- Ruma
- Dada Nagar(S)
- 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....
(S) - Number 1
- Maharajpur
- Bhimsen
- Barra Outer
Kanpur CantonmentKanpur CantonmentKanpur Cantonment is largest cantonment in India which is military cantonment in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India,The Kanpur Cantonment was established in the year 1811 and is situated on the right bank of river Ganges and is bound by Kanpur city area on the remaining three sides. The area of the...
-JajmauJajmauJajmau is a city near Kanpur, India. It is situated on the banks of the Ganges River . Jajmau is an industrial suburb. It is believed as the oldest inhabited place in the region. The main industry is the leather industry. It is home to some of the Biggest Leather tanneries in Northern India...
- Jaipuria Crossing
- Shahid Park
- Golf Course
- Golf Colony
- Old Point
- Kda Colony
- Defence Colony
- Wazidpur
Education
South Kanpur also boasts some renowned and old educational institutes Like St Joseph's College, Jagran Instittute of Management and many more.Here is the list of top 11 colleges here-Schools and Colleges
- EXCEL NET COMPUTERS
- JIDA
- JIM
- KIT
- AXIS
- DPS
- St Joseph's Sr Sec School
- Guru Har Rai Academy
- KV 2
- Air force school
- KIDZEE
Health
Both government and private hospitals can be found in South Kanpur and they provide comprehensive healthcare to all segments of society. Some of them are Multi-Specialty hospitals and provide excellent, dependable and affordable care to patients. Some of these hospitals are of national and international repute and people from all over India and even from abroad are coming in south Kanpur to be admitted in these Hospitals for quality treatment and recovery. Most of the private hospitals are equipped with Trauma and Accident Care Centre, Blood-Bank, 24 Hours Operation Theater, Diagnostic centre, 24 Hours Pharmacy, Specialty Clinic and many more medical facilities to impart proper treatment to patients.Restaurants
- Mc Donalds
- Domino's
- Pizza Hut
- KFC
- Taj Darbaar
- Tiwari Sweets
- Metro
- Plaza
- Indian
- Adarsh's
- Moti Mehal
- GV
Malls and Multiplexes
- Gangs Nagar Mall
- GV Multiplex
- South X Mall
- Rakesh Plaza
- Krishna Mall
- Ceramic Mall
- College City Mall
- Highway City Mall
Culture
HinduismHinduism
Hinduism is the predominant and indigenous religious tradition of the Indian Subcontinent. Hinduism is known to its followers as , amongst many other expressions...
is the main religion with 80% people following it.Islam is the second most followed religion in South Kanpur with 15% people adhering to it.All major festivals are celebrated with zeal like-Diwali
Diwali
Diwali or DeepavaliThe name of the festival in various regional languages include:, , , , , , , , , , , , , popularly known as the "festival of lights," is a festival celebrated between mid-October and mid-December for different reasons...
, Holi
Holi
Holi , is a religious spring festival celebrated by Hindus. Holi is also known as festival of Colours. It is primarily observed in India, Nepal, Pakistan, and countries with large Indic diaspora populations following Hinduism, such as Suriname, Malaysia, Guyana, South Africa, Trinidad, United...
, Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Milad, Christmas
Christmas
Christmas or Christmas Day is an annual holiday generally celebrated on December 25 by billions of people around the world. It is a Christian feast that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, liturgically closing the Advent season and initiating the season of Christmastide, which lasts twelve days...
, Easter
Easter
Easter is the central feast in the Christian liturgical year. According to the Canonical gospels, Jesus rose from the dead on the third day after his crucifixion. His resurrection is celebrated on Easter Day or Easter Sunday...
, Guruparwa and many more.The percentage of Religious pop. are as follows-
- Hinduism - 79%
- Muslims - 15%
- Christians - 4%
- Sikhs - 2%
- Rest other(Jainism,Bahais,Buddhism) - 1%
Sub Metropolitan Regions
- Jajmau Sub Metropolitan RegionJajmauJajmau is a city near Kanpur, India. It is situated on the banks of the Ganges River . Jajmau is an industrial suburb. It is believed as the oldest inhabited place in the region. The main industry is the leather industry. It is home to some of the Biggest Leather tanneries in Northern India...
- Govind Nagar Sub Metropolitan RegionGovind NagarGovind Nagar is a southern neighbourhood of Kanpur named after Govind Vallabh Pant as he inaugurated this locality. It was the largest Vidhan Sabha constituency in Asia until Kidwai Nagar Vidhan Sabha constituency was formed....
- Kanpur Cantonment Sub Metropolitan RegionKanpur CantonmentKanpur Cantonment is largest cantonment in India which is military cantonment in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India,The Kanpur Cantonment was established in the year 1811 and is situated on the right bank of river Ganges and is bound by Kanpur city area on the remaining three sides. The area of the...
- Chakeri Sub Metropolitan RegionChakeriChakeri is a census town in Kanpur Nagar district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India.-Demographics: India census, Chakeri had a population of 8580. Males constitute 55% of the population and females 45%. Chakeri has an average literacy rate of 84%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with...
- Gandhigram Sub Metropolitan RegionGandhigramGandhigram is a census town in Dindigul district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.-Demographics: India census, Gandhigram had a population of 10,666. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Gandhigram has an average literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 59.5%:...
- Shyam Nagar Sub Metropolitan Region