Kanpur
Kanpur (/kɑːnˈpʊər/ ⓘ), formerly anglicized as Cawnpore, is a large industrial city located in the central-western part of the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Founded in year 1207, Kanpur became one of the most important commercial and military stations of British India. Kanpur is also the financial capital of Uttar Pradesh and part of upcoming Bundelkhand Industrial Development Authority i.e. BIDA Nestled on the banks of Ganges River, Kanpur has been 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, sweets, dialect, IT parks and fine quality leather, plastic and textile products which are exported mainly to the West.
Kanpur | |
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City | |
From top, left to right: Kanpur Central, J. K. Temple, City Skyline, CSJM University, Kanpur Memorial Church, Cityscape in Krishna Nagar, Green Park Stadium | |
| Nickname: Leather City of the World Manchester of the East | |
Kanpur The City of Kanpur in the District of Kanpur Nagar Kanpur Location of Kanpur in India | |
| Coordinates: 26.449923°N 80.331874°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Division | Kanpur |
| District | Kanpur Nagar |
| Named for | Raja Kanh Deo |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Corporation |
| • Body | Kanpur Municipal Corporation |
| • Mayor | Pramila Pandey (BJP) |
| • Municipal commissioner | Shivasharanappa G N, IAS |
| • Police commissioner | B. P. Jogdand, IPS |
| Area | |
| • City | 403 km2 (156 sq mi) |
| • Metro | 891 km2 (344 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 126 m (413 ft) |
| Population (2024) | |
| • City | 3,926,000 (estimated) |
| • Rank | 12th |
| • Metro | 5,100,000 (estimated) |
| • Metro Rank | 11th |
| Demonym(s) | Kanpurite, Kanpuriya |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| • Regional | Awadhi |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 2080XX and 2092XX |
| Area code | +91-(0)512 |
| Vehicle registration | UP-77, UP-78 and UP-35 |
| GDP Nominal (Kanpur Nagar District) | ₹49,700.65 crore (US$6.2 billion) (2020–21) |
| Climate | Cwa (Köppen) |
| GDP Per Capita | ₹87,295.51 (US$1,100) |
| Sex ratio | 855 ♀ / 1000 ♂ |
| Literacy | 82.42% |
| HDI | 0.663 (Medium) |
| Domestic airport | Kanpur Airport |
| Rapid Transit | Kanpur Metro |
| Website | kanpurnagar |
The city is home to historical monuments such as the Jajmau Ghat which dates back to 17th century AD. Kanpur is also home to several historical sites such as the Bithoor Museum, Bhitargaon Temple, European Cemetery and Nanarao Park.
It is the 12th most populous city and the 11th most populous urban agglomeration in India (Census of India, 2011). Kanpur was an important British garrison town until 1947, when India gained independence. The urban district of Kanpur Nagar serves as the headquarters of the Kanpur Division, Kanpur Range and Kanpur Zone.
Some of the more popular places in Kanpur include J. K. Temple, Kanpur Central, ZSquare Mall, Atal Ghat, Green Park Stadium and Ganga Barrage.
According to 2011 Indian census, it is the most populous urban city and the largest urban agglomeration in Uttar Pradesh while the population of city and its suburb were around 5 million making it the eighth-most populous metropolitan area in India.