Sitapur facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sitapur
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 Sitapur
Location in Uttar Pradesh
Sitapur
Location in India
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| Country |  India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Division | Lucknow |
| District | Sitapur |
| Established | 1st century BC |
| Founded by | King Vikramaditya |
| Named for | Sita |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Council |
| • Body | Sitapur Municipal Council |
| Elevation
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138 m (453 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 177,351 |
| • Density | 630/km2 (1,600/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, Urdu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN CODE |
261001
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| Vehicle registration | UP-34 |
Sitapur is a city in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is about 90 kilometers north of Lucknow, the capital city of Uttar Pradesh. People say that King Vikramaditya named the city after Sita, who was the wife of Lord Ram.
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How Sitapur is Governed
Sitapur district is divided into 7 main areas called Tehsils. These include Sitapur, Biswan, Mishrikh, Maholi, Laharpur, Mahmoodabad, and Sidhauli.
The district also has 19 smaller areas called Blocks. For elections, there are 4 areas for national parliament members and 9 areas for state assembly members. The total population of the district is around 4.48 million people. The district covers an area of 5,743 square kilometers.
People and Languages
| Religions in Sitapur city (2011) | ||||
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| Religion | Percent | |||
| Hinduism | 71.21% | |||
| Islam | 27.66% | |||
| Sikhism | 0.42% | |||
| Other or not stated | 0.71% | |||
| Distribution of religions | ||||
The city of Sitapur has a population of about 177,234 people. For every 1000 males, there are about 912 females. Most people in Sitapur can read and write, with a literacy rate of 80.57%. About 11% of the population is under 6 years old.
The main language spoken in Sitapur is Hindi, used by about 88% of the people. Urdu is spoken by about 11% of the population.
Getting Around Sitapur
Train Travel
Sitapur has two main train stations. These stations connect Sitapur to many other cities like Lucknow, Lakhimpur, and Gorakhpur. The trains use a wide track system called broad gauge.
The biggest train station is the Sitapur Junction railway station. Many express trains stop here, helping people travel to different parts of India.
Another important station is the Sitapur City Junction railway station/SPC. Some express trains also stop at this station.
Road Travel
Sitapur is also well connected by roads. National Highway 24 (NH24) links Sitapur to important cities like Lucknow and Delhi.
Sports in Sitapur
Sitapur has a stadium named after Major Dhyan Chand. He was a famous Indian field hockey player.
Famous People from Sitapur
- Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey - Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey was a brave officer in the Indian Army. He received India's highest military award, the Param Vir Chakra. He earned this award for his courage during the Kargil War in 1999.
See Also
In Spanish: Sitapur para niños
