What is so special about Kanpur?
Nestled on the banks of Ganges River, Kanpur stands as the major financial and industrial centre of North India and also the ninth-largest urban economy in India. Today it is famous for its colonial architecture, gardens, parks and fine quality leather products which are exported mainly to the West.
Which things are famous in Kanpur?
Currently Kanpur is very famous for Leather Industry in the world. The main mineral of the district is sand. The sand is available in plenty in Ganga River which is used in construction of homes, bridges and roads etc.
Is Kanpur poor?
Though no recent study is available to accurately assess the extent of poverty levels in Kanpur but from the discussions with various stakeholders we understand that poverty levels are quite high in Kanpur. This along with many other sick units has led to large unemployment and increase in urban poverty.
Why Kanpur is named so?
Name Kanpur is a transformed version of its original name Kanhapur given by the two rulers Hindu Singh of Sachendi and Ghanshyam Singh of Ramaipur. The british ruler Hobson Johnson found the word difficult to pronounce and he changed it to Cawnpore. Later it came close to its name as Kanpur.
How is the local government of Kanpur governed?
The local government of Kanpur is governed under the Municipal act for the state, Uttar Pradesh Municipal Corporation Act, 1959. The area under the municipal limits of Kanpur city, or Kanpur Municipal Corporation, is spread over an area of 260 square km.
What is the population of Kanpur in 2011 census?
As per the provisional results of 2011 census, Kanpur city has a population of 2,767,031. The literacy rate was 84.14 per cent and sex ratio was 842. The Kanpur urban agglomeration had a population of 2,920,067 with a literacy rate of 83.98\% and a sex ratio of 842.
What is the name of Kanpur Central railway station?
Railways. Kanpur Central is a major railhead and is among the busiest railway stations in the country. Rail routes connect it to all major cities in the state and the country. It is an A-1 category railway station coming under the Allahabad railway division of North Central Railway zone of Indian Railways.
Who is the present commissioner of Kanpur?
The current commissioner is Pradeep Kumar Mohanty. Kanpur district administration is headed by the district magistrate of Kanpur, who is an IAS officer. The DM is in charge of property records and revenue collection for the central government and oversees the elections held in the city.