Firozabad district facts for kids
Firozabad district is a region in Uttar Pradesh, India. It's like a county or a large area within a state. The main city and administrative center of this district is Firozabad city. This district belongs to the Agra Division, which is a larger administrative area.
How Many People Live Here?
According to a survey from 2011, Firozabad district had about 2.5 million people. To give you an idea, that's like 2,496,761 people! This number made it the 173rd most populated district in India at that time. India has a total of 640 districts.
Faiths and Temples
Many people in Firozabad district follow different religions. The city has several popular Hindu temples. Some of these include the Vaishno Devi Dham, the Kela Devi Temple, and the Gopal ashram, which is a temple dedicated to Hanuman.
There are also many Jain temples in Firozabad. Well-known Jain temples include the Chadamilal Jain temple, the Shri Shuparshnath Jain mandir in Gher Khokal (Mahaveer Chowk), and the Chandprabhu Jain mandir in Khidki.
Local Culture and History
Firozabad district has a rich culture and history. An annual fair is held in Chandwar every year on October 2. This fair is a special event where people gather for celebrations and activities.
The Jama Masjid is the oldest mosque in the district. It was built a long time ago, in the 16th century, by the famous Mughal emperor Akbar. This mosque is an important historical building.
