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Unnao
city
Kanpur Institute of Management Studies on NH 25 in southern city
Kanpur Institute of Management Studies on NH 25 in southern city
Nickname: 
City of Lakes[1]
Country India
StateUttar Pradesh
DistrictUnnao
Government
 • MayorAnnu Tandon
Area
 • Total120 km2 (50 sq mi)
Elevation
98 m (322 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total178,681
 • Density682/km2 (1,770/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
209801
Telephone code91-515
Vehicle registrationUP-32

The town of Unnao (Hindi: उन्नाव, Urdu: اناو') is the headquarters of Unnao District in Uttar Pradesh, India between Kanpur and Lucknow. It is approximately 18 km from Kanpur & 60 km from Lucknow . It is connected to these two cities by roadway as well as by railway. The nearest airport is at Amausi about 50 km from Unnao. Unnao district is a part of Central Ganges Plain of the state covering an area of 4558 km2.

History

The town of Unnao gives its name to the district of which it forms a part. About 1200 years ago, the site of this town was covered with extensive forests. Godo Singh, a Chauhan Rajput, cleared the forests, probably in the third quarter of the 12th century, and founded a town called Sawai Godo, which shortly afterwards passed into the hands of the rulers of the Kannauj, who appointed Khande Singh as the Governor of the place. Unwant Singh, a Bisen Rajput and a lieutenant of the Governor, killed him and built a fort here, renaming the place as Unnao after himself.

In ancient times, the area which comprises Unnao formed part of the Kosala Mahajanapada. It was later included in Oudh. This region has been inhabited since antiquity as traces from ancient times remain at some places in the district.

After the First War of Indian Independence in 1857, power was transferred from the British East India Company to the British Crown, by the Queen's Proclamation of 1858. Once the order was restored, the civil administration was re-established in the district which was named Unnao, with headquarters at Unnao. It assumed its present size in 1869. The same year the town of Unnao was constituted a Municipality.

There are various historical articles available on Unnao. The latest one is still in progress by Shaheer A. Mirza, who is tracking the history of early Mughal settlements in a village called Jalalabad (settled by one Mirza Jalal Beg during the reign of Humayun) around Qasba Asiwan of Hasanganj Tehseel.

Surrounding Towns

Geography

Unnao lies in the great plains of the Ganges and hence the land is highly fertile. The soil is mostly alluvial. The Ganges separates Unnao from Kanpur district. The district is bounded by river Ganges in the west and the river Sai in the east. The entire district falling in Sai Sub-basin of the Ganges basin represents flat topography. The irrigation in the district takes place through Sharda Canal network system and tubewells. About 92% of the district area is under cultivation.[2] The district has a subtropical climate. The district is mainly drained by the river Ganges and its tributaries Kalyani, Khar, Loni and Marahai in the western part of the district, and by Sai river in the eastern part of the district. All these rivers are perennial in nature. About 87% area of the net sown area (3,00,000 hectares) is irrigated both by surface water (Sharda Canal network system) and ground water through shallow and moderately deep tubewells. The share of surface water irrigation is 48% while that of ground water is 52%. The economy of the district mainly depends on agriculture.[2]

Climate data for Unnao
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 28
(82) 		32
(90) 		40
(104) 		44
(111) 		46
(115) 		48
(118) 		41
(106) 		38
(100) 		38
(100) 		36
(97) 		32
(90) 		28
(82) 		48
(118)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 18
(64) 		24
(75) 		29
(84) 		35
(95) 		40
(104) 		41
(106) 		35
(95) 		34
(93) 		32
(90) 		30
(86) 		25
(77) 		20
(68) 		33
(91)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 6
(43) 		12
(54) 		14
(57) 		20
(68) 		22
(72) 		25
(77) 		26
(79) 		23
(73) 		22
(72) 		16
(61) 		12
(54) 		7
(45) 		15
(59)
Record low °C (°F) −3
(27) 		6
(43) 		7
(45) 		15
(59) 		17
(63) 		20
(68) 		21
(70) 		18
(64) 		19
(66) 		15
(59) 		9
(48) 		0
(32) 		−3
(27)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 23
(0.9) 		16
(0.6) 		9
(0.4) 		5
(0.2) 		6
(0.2) 		68
(2.7) 		208
(8.2) 		286
(11.3) 		202
(8.0) 		43
(1.7) 		7
(0.3) 		8
(0.3) 		881
(34.7)
Source: [3]

Metro Area

File:Unnao.jpg
Unnao City M

The metropolitan area of Unnao consists of area and population of Unnao City, Karowan, Shuklaganj Town, Magarwara Town, Unnao Industrial Area and Magarwara Industrial Area. Population as of 2011 census is 270,517. The area of Unnao Metropolitan Area is 70 km sq.. There are four Railway Stations in Unnao Metropolitan Area name-Shuklaganj, Magarwara, Unnao Junction and Unnao Rural near Unnao Industrial Area. The main localities of different city and town are- Kanchan Nagar (Shuklaganj), Industrial Area(Magarwara), Civil Lines (Unnao), Unnao Industrial Area (Village).fatehpur chaurasi town govind kumar

Demographics

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1991105,281—    
2000144,917+37.6%
2001178,687+23.3%
* = population estimate. Template:GR

As of the 2001 India census,[4] Unnao had a population of 144,917. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Unnao has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72%, and female literacy is 63%. In Unnao, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Healthcare and industry

Unnao City Government Hospital
Unnao Railway Station

Unnao is a popular destination for patients in nearby villages. The Uma Shankar Dixit hospital is a government-run hospital located in A.B. Ngar near Ram Lila Maidaan. Another government hospital, which serves women, is located near the Unnao railway station.

Industries

Tanning is the biggest industry in Unnao. Unnao is well known for its leather industry and its leather goods. Superhouse Group, Mirza Tanners, Rahman Exports, and Zamzam Tanners, Mahavir Spinfab Pvt. Ltd., Parash Nathtech Garments Pvt. Ltd. have large factories in Unnao.

Unnao is famous for its samosas prepared exclusively in Mr. Rajkumar's Shop situated in premises of unnao railway station and kaalajaams of Chakalwansi, which are very popular Indian food items. The main local market is Sadar Bazar. In Sadar Bazar, there are numerous,electronic shops like MAHA MAYA ELECTRONICS bank of India building chota chauraha, cloth shops: Arman Fashion Clothes Shop Dhawan Road,salma fancy cloth store,roop ratan sarees,praveen saree center,meena saree center,hina garments,roop faishion are famous shops that have been there for decades. Fitness Centre: Arman Zym (Trainer:Pappu Bhai,Shammu,Narshimha,Vijay,Ashish) Unnao is famous of printing & dying for lihaf(rajai) and mosquito net producers and major producers are haq and sons dyeing and printing worksand other firms include subhan bux usman bux and company,aman traders.

Education

File:Karowan.jpg

VIP Road

Unnao has a number of educational and technical institutions : Sir Syed Public School(best ISC/ICSE)school in p.d nagar,unnao

  • INSET Institute of Engineering & Technology, Civil lines Unnao.
  • Softech Computer Education (Accredited By DOEACC Society)
  • Saraswati Institute Of Technology & Management,NH 25 Near Bhalla Form, Soharamau,Unnao.

For B.Tech & MBA.(Approved By GBTU & AICTE).

  • Maa Gayatri Vidhya Mandir, Karowan, Unnao(B.K. Singh, Samajwadi Worker, Unnao)
  • Th. R.N. Singh Public School, Nanda Khera, Sarosi, Unnao
  • Dayanand Subhash National Degree College
  • Chandra Shekhar Azad Inter College
  • DVDT Degree College
  • Indira Gandhi Rajkiya Mahavidyalaya Bangarmau Unnao
  • Subhash Inter College, Bangarmau Unnao
  • Sri Durgeswar Vidya Mandir Bangarmau Unnao
  • Ben-Hur Inter College
  • St.Jude's College
  • St.Lawrence College
  • Kingson Inter College
  • Kendriya Vidyalaya Unnao
  • Divine Mission School
  • J.D.V.M. Inter College
  • Sri. J.N.Shah Inter College
  • S.V.M. Inter College
  • Manohara Smriti Mahila Mahavidyalaya
  • Adarsh Vidya Mandir
  • Adarsh Shishu Mandir
  • Bhartiya Vidyalaya
  • Guru Nanak Inter College
  • Dayanand Subhash National College
  • Government Inter College
  • Amar Saheed Rao Ram Bax Singh Mahavidyalay Gaura Bihar Unnao
  • Mahapran Nirala Mahavidyalaya Osiya Beeghapur Unnao
  • Primary Vidyalay Kundanpur Unnao
  • Dayanand Vishwambhar Dayal Tripathi Krishi Vidyalaya
  • Raja & Rani Shankar Sahai Inter College
  • Atal Behari Inter College
  • Dr G Nath G Dayal Girls Inter College
  • Sun-De-Sun Inter College
  • Matchless Vidya Mandir

.government inter college Atal-Bihari-Inter-College

  • Future Net Computers Institute & Academy (An ISO 9001:2008)
  • A to Z Knowledge Solutions (Gandhi Nagar Chauraha)
  • SMART INTERNET CAFE & TRAVELS- RAE BAREILLY ROAD UNNAO
  • Rajeev Gandhi Computer Saksharta Mission
  • Patriot Inter College
  • St.Peter's School
  • Shri hublal inter college,terha

Unnao also has several English language schools, including Sri. J.N.Shah Inter College, Ben-Hur Inter College, Kendriya Vidyalaya Unnao, Sir Syed Public School (Unnao), St. Jude's Inter College, St. Lawrence English Medium Inter College, Kingson Inter College, and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya. Krishna Bal Vidya Mandir.

Malls, shopping complexes and markets

Kanpur Road in City Center
  • Sadar Bazar includes Kalpana Garments and Mupass Shopp
  • Great Mall(upcomig)
  • Salasar Mart(upcoming)
  • Spencer Plaza
  • Big Bazaar(upcoming)
  • Indian Shopping Mall
  • New Town Shopping Complex
  • Bada Chauraha
  • Kesar ganj,
  • Dhawan Road (famous for Cloth Bazar)

Notable people

Birthplace of Shri Chandra Shekhar Azad, Badarka Unnao

Poets

Transport

Unnao Bypass Gate near Nirala Nagar

Rail

Unnao is very well connected by rail. Unnao R.S is situated on Lucknow-Kanpur line. Trains for Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata can be found here.

Road

The major national highway NH 25 passess through Unnao which has bypass from Unnao.The State Highway 58 which also connects Kanpur with Unnao is in good condition.

Air

The nearest airport is at Kanpur Chakeri which is 25 km faraway from centre.

Inner City Transport

The city has transport likes auto rickshawa, rickshaws and Sub Metropolitan city buses which are privately run.

Sister cities

Unnao has a sister city relationship with Uyo, Nigeria, Harrodsburg, Kentucky and Gainesville, Georgia.

References

  1. ^ http://in.jagran.yahoo.com/news/local/uttarpradesh/4_1_9031361_1.html
  2. ^ a b http://cgwb.gov.in/NR/hydro/dist36.pdf
  3. ^ "Unnao". Retrieved 25 March 2010.
  4. ^ Template:GR
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