Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh facts for kids
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Fatehpur
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 Fatehpur
Location in Uttar Pradesh
Fatehpur
Location in India
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| Country | India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Fatehpur |
| Assembly Constituency | Fatehpur |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Nagar Palika Parishad (NPP) Fatehpur |
| Area | |
| • Total | 57 km2 (22 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 110 m (360 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 193,193 |
| • Density | 3,389/km2 (8,780/sq mi) |
| Language | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| • Additional official | Urdu |
| • Regional | Awadhi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | UP-71 |
Fatehpur is a city located in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It sits between two important rivers, the Ganga and the Yamuna. The city got its name from Babu Fateh Chandra. He was a brave person who helped Rani Lakshmi Bai during India's fight for freedom. Fatehpur is about 120 kilometers (75 miles) south of Lucknow, the capital city of Uttar Pradesh.
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History of Fatehpur
The history of Fatehpur goes back a very long time, even to the ancient Vedic era. A famous historian, Alexander Cunningham, wrote about places in this district like "Bhitaura" and "Asani". He found old remains from the Vedic period there. It is also believed that the famous Chinese traveler Huen Tsang visited the Asani area of this district.
Ancient Discoveries
In a village called Renh, about 25 kilometers (15 miles) southwest of Fatehpur city, archaeologists found interesting items from around 800 BC. Many old things like coins, bricks, and statues have been found across the area. These items are from the Maurya period, the Kushan period, and the Gupta period. They are very important for understanding ancient history. For example, golden coins from the time of Chandragupta II were found in Bijauli village. The bricks used in the old fort of Asani also date back to the Gupta Period.
Mughal Era and Later
The town of Khajuha, located on the old Mughal road, is also very ancient. It is even mentioned in an old Hindu religious book called "Brahma Purana". It is said that Mahmud Ghaznavi captured Fatehpur during his military campaigns. In 1561 AD, the Mughal emperor Humayun passed through Fatehpur while invading the Jaunpur Sultanate. A big battle happened near Fatehpur on January 5, 1659. Mughal emperor Aurangzeb fought and defeated his brother, Prince Shah Shuja. To celebrate his victory, Aurangzeb built a beautiful garden called "Badshahi Bagh" and a large lodge with 130 rooms.
During the Mughal rule, Fatehpur was controlled by different powers. It was sometimes under Jaunpur, sometimes Delhi, and sometimes Kannauj. In 1801, the East India Company took control of this region. In 1814, Fatehpur was made a sub-division. Later, in 1826, Fatehpur became a district headquarters. The Bawani Imli memorial is a historical site located near Khajuha in Fatehpur.
Geography and Climate
Fatehpur is located at coordinates 25°56′N 80°48′E / 25.93°N 80.8°E. The city is about 110 meters (360 feet) above sea level. This district is positioned between two major cities in Uttar Pradesh: Allahabad (now Prayagraj) and Kanpur. It has good connections to these cities by both train and bus. Allahabad is about 117 kilometers (73 miles) away, and Kanpur is about 76 kilometers (47 miles) away. Fatehpur is in a very fertile area known as 'Doaba'. This means it's the land between the Ganges and Yamuna rivers. National Highway 19 (NH-19) passes through the city. It is an important junction for roads leading to Banda, Prayagraj, Kanpur, and Raebareli.
Local Weather
| Climate data for Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh (1981–2010, extremes 1932–2012) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 32.2 (90.0) |
35.5 (95.9) |
41.7 (107.1) |
45.8 (114.4) |
47.2 (117.0) |
48.1 (118.6) |
44.0 (111.2) |
41.0 (105.8) |
40.0 (104.0) |
38.9 (102.0) |
36.4 (97.5) |
31.1 (88.0) |
48.1 (118.6) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 22.0 (71.6) |
26.2 (79.2) |
32.3 (90.1) |
38.5 (101.3) |
40.7 (105.3) |
39.0 (102.2) |
34.2 (93.6) |
32.9 (91.2) |
32.9 (91.2) |
32.6 (90.7) |
28.8 (83.8) |
23.9 (75.0) |
32.0 (89.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 8.5 (47.3) |
11.4 (52.5) |
16.0 (60.8) |
20.9 (69.6) |
25.1 (77.2) |
26.1 (79.0) |
25.0 (77.0) |
24.6 (76.3) |
24.9 (76.8) |
19.9 (67.8) |
14.2 (57.6) |
9.6 (49.3) |
18.9 (66.0) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −1.7 (28.9) |
−1.6 (29.1) |
1.7 (35.1) |
7.4 (45.3) |
11.7 (53.1) |
15.4 (59.7) |
15.1 (59.2) |
14.6 (58.3) |
12.4 (54.3) |
10.5 (50.9) |
1.7 (35.1) |
−3.3 (26.1) |
−3.3 (26.1) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 15.3 (0.60) |
13.3 (0.52) |
8.1 (0.32) |
6.1 (0.24) |
12.7 (0.50) |
84.2 (3.31) |
213.2 (8.39) |
233.8 (9.20) |
190.8 (7.51) |
33.2 (1.31) |
0.5 (0.02) |
7.6 (0.30) |
818.9 (32.24) |
| Average rainy days | 1.4 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 3.9 | 11.1 | 10.5 | 8.2 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 41.4 |
| Average relative humidity (%) (at 17:30 IST) | 69 | 62 | 49 | 39 | 40 | 52 | 75 | 80 | 78 | 68 | 66 | 69 | 63 |
| Source: India Meteorological Department | |||||||||||||
People and Population
According to the 2011 census, Fatehpur City had a population of 193,193 people. Out of these, 101,263 were males and 91,930 were females. The literacy rate, which means the percentage of people who can read and write, was 76.50 percent. The nearby Bahuwa Town had a population of 11,031, with a literacy rate of 69.67%. Fatehpur Tehsil (a smaller administrative division) has 528 villages with a total population of 892,229 and a literacy rate of 65.51%.
Getting Around Fatehpur
Fatehpur is well-connected by different types of transport.
Air Travel
The closest airport to Fatehpur is Kanpur Airport, which is about 70 kilometers (43 miles) away. Allahabad Airport (now Prayagraj Airport) is the second closest, located about 117 kilometers (73 miles) away.
Train Travel
The Fatehpur railway station serves the city. It is located on the main train line connecting Howrah and Delhi. This station is classified as an "A-Category" station under the North Central Railway zone.
Road Travel
Fatehpur has an inter-state bus station, which means buses connect it to other states. NH 19 goes around the city. Another important road, NH 232, also passes through Fatehpur.
Famous People from Fatehpur
Several notable people have connections to Fatehpur:
- VP Singh was the 7th Prime Minister of India. He was elected to Parliament from the Fatehpur area.
- Sohan Lal Dwivedi was a great national poet of India.
- Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi was a well-known journalist and freedom fighter.
- Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti served as a Minister of State in the Indian government.
See also
In Spanish: Fatehpur (Fatehpur) para niños
