Lakhimpur Kheri district
Lakhimpur Kheri district | |
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Dhaurahra | |
Area | |
• District of Uttar Pradesh | 7,680 km2 (2,970 sq mi) |
Population (2011) | |
• District of Uttar Pradesh | 4,021,243 |
• Density | 520/km2 (1,400/sq mi) |
• Urban | 461,035 |
Demographics | |
• Literacy | 60.10 % (in 2011 census |
• Sex ratio | 894 |
Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
Website | http://kheri.nic.in |
Lakhimpur Kheri district is the largest
Lakhimpur Kheri district is a part of Lucknow division, with a total area of 7,680 square kilometres (2,970 sq mi).[1] The national government designated Lakhimpur Kheri as a Minority Concentrated District on the basis of 2001 census data, which identifies it as requiring urgent aid to improve living standards and amenities.[2][3]
Etymology
Kheri is a town 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) from Lakhimpur.[6]
History
The early history of Lakhimpur Kheri district is obscure, but it has many ancient ruins, and several places are associated with episodes in the
One of the earliest known finds in the district is a stone horse of the 4th-century king
This area was supposedly once ruled by the
As for the Muslims, they appear to have arrived in this district at a later date than elsewhere.
Mughal era
At some point, the city of
Bordering Barwar-Anjana was the mahal of Bhurwara, which was also heavily forested and not extensively cultivated.
In the southern part of the present-day district was the mahal of Paila, which was smaller at that point than it would later become; it was ruled by the Ahbans. The mahal of Kheri included the later pargana of Srinagar along with most of Kheri pargana.[8] Kheri itself had a fort made of burnt brick.[8] The remaining part of Kheri pargana was then part of the small mahal of Basara, which consisted of the southwestern corner between the Sarayan and Jamwari rivers.[8] Finally, the later pargana of Kasta formed part of the large mahal of Nimkhar, which was mostly based in present-day Sitapur district.[8]
A small part of the current district was included in the sarkar of Bahraich at the time of Akbar.[8] The mahal of Firozabad, ruled by the Tomar Rajputs, probably covered the southern part of the later Dhaurahra pargana in addition to Firozabad.[8] It mustered a "surprisingly large" force of 8,000 infantry and 200 cavalry, and there was a brick fort at its headquarters.[8]
From Akbar's time until the end of the 1700s, the history of Lakhimpur Kheri district is essentially the history of the various
Some of the Rajput States of the district estd. before Mughal era were Isanagar, Jhandi and Lakhahi. Oel and Singahi were established in Mughal era.[citation needed]
Under the
Modern era
In the year 1801, when
In, 2021 eight people were killed and eleven people were injured in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence when a car rammed into the protesting farmers.[9][10]
Geography
The district is within the Terai lowlands at the base of the Himalayas, with several rivers and lush green vegetation. Situated between 27.6° and 28.6° north latitude and 80.34° and 81.30° east longitudes, and about 7,680 square kilometres (2,970 sq mi) in area, it is roughly triangular in shape, the flattened apex pointing north. The district is located at about the height of 147 meters above sea level.[11] Lakhimpur Kheri is bounded on the north by the river Mohan, separating it from Nepal; on the east by the Kauriala river (branch of the Ghaghara), separating it from Bahraich; on the south by Sitapur and Hardoi; and on the west by Pilibhit and Shahjahanpur.[1][12][13]
Climate
The climate is hot throughout the year except the rainy seasons. During summer(March to June), the temperature can reach above 40 °C (104 °F) and in winters(October to February) it can drop to around 4 °C (39 °F). The nights are very cold during winter and fog is very common in this season.[1] The annual average rainfall in Lakhimpur Kheri is 1,085.3 millimetres (42.73 in), mostly in the monsoon months (July to September).[14]
Rivers
Several rivers flow across Lakhimpur. Some of these are
- Sharda Barrage
The Lower
The SSP aims at irrigating culturable command area (CCA) of 16,770 km2 with 70 per cent irrigation intensity. The 258.80 kilometres (160.81 mi) long feeder channel of SSP takes off from the right bank of Sharda Barrage with discharge of 650 m3/s.[18] Supplies are then fed into the different branches of the Sharda canal system, namely, the Daryabad branch, the Barabanki branch, the Haidergarh branch, the Rae Bareli branch and the Purva branch.
SSP provides protective canal irrigation for cultivable area of 2 m ha to lakhs of farmers in 150 development blocks of 16 districts in eastern Uttar Pradesh. The project was commissioned in 1974, and completed in 2000 with an estimated cost of 1300 crore rupees(₹ 13,00,00,00,000).
Flora and fauna
Dudhwa Tiger Reserve in Lakhimpur Kheri has two core areas, Dudhwa National Park[19] and Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary, which were merged in 1987. Dudhwa National Park is known as the first National Park of the state after the formation of Uttarakhand and is a national protected area. It is home to many rare and endangered species including tigers, leopards, rhinoceros, hispid hare, elephants, black deer and swamp deer. Dudhwa has approximately 400 species of birds including egrets, cormorants, herons and several species of duck, goose and teal. Its swamps and lakes are particularly attractive to water birds, including varieties that migrate here from the Himalayas to spend the winter months. Bird watching is common at the Banke Tal.[citation needed]
The visit of Sir D.B. Brandis in 1860 to the area culminated in a 303 kilometres (188 mi) forest area of the present day Dudhwa National Park being brought under the control of Government in 1861 for preservation.[20] In Kheri District all the Sal and miscellaneous forests and grasslands in Kharigarh Pargana, between the Mohana and Suheli rivers, were included in the then North Kheri Forest Division. More areas were reserved for protection between 1867 and 1879 and added to the Division. The area of the Division was legally constituted as Reserved Forests in 1937.
The Sonaripur Sanctuary, comprising 15.7 square kilometres (6.1 sq mi), was created in 1958 to specifically protect swamp deer (Cervus duvaceli duvaceli). The area was too small and was later enlarged to 212 square kilometres (82 sq mi) and renamed as Dudhwa Sanctuary in 1968. Later, more area was added to the Sanctuary and in 1977, it was declared Dudhwa National Park. The total area of the Park was 616 square kilometres (238 sq mi) of which 490 square kilometres (190 sq mi) was the core zone and the balance of 124 square kilometres (48 sq mi) was a buffer zone.
The area was established in 1958 as a wildlife sanctuary. On 1 February 1977 wildlife sanctuary became a national park and after 11 years in 1988 it was established as a tiger reserve. Dudhwa Tiger Reserve lies on the India-Nepal border in the foothills of the Himalaya. Dudhwa Tiger Reserve was created in 1987–88 comprising Dudhwa National Park and Kishanpur Sanctuary (227 square kilometres (88 sq mi)). With an addition of 66 square kilometres (25 sq mi) to the buffer zone in 1997, the present area of the tiger reserve is 884 square kilometres (341 sq mi). Distance from Lakhimpur railway station to Dudhwa is about 100 kilometres (62 mi) by road.
Demographics
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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1901 | 905,158 | — |
1911 | 959,225 | +0.58% |
1921 | 913,496 | −0.49% |
1931 | 944,502 | +0.33% |
1941 | 1,024,051 | +0.81% |
1951 | 1,058,373 | +0.33% |
1961 | 1,258,433 | +1.75% |
1971 | 1,486,590 | +1.68% |
1981 | 1,952,680 | +2.76% |
1991 | 2,419,234 | +2.17% |
2001 | 3,207,232 | +2.86% |
2011 | 4,021,243 | +2.29% |
source:[21] |
According to the 2011 census Lakhimpur Kheri District has a population of 4,021,243[23] roughly equal to the nation of Liberia[24] or the US state of Oregon.[25]
This gives it a ranking of 56th in India (out of a total of
At the time of the
Languages spoken here include
Economy
[28] It is one of the 34 districts in Uttar Pradesh currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF).[28]
Agriculture
Wheat, rice, maize, barley, and pulses are the major food crops. Recently farmers have started menthol mint farming in the district, as being the Terai region it is ideal for mint cultivation Sugar is mainly produced by most of the farmers.[29] Sugar-cane and oilseeds are the chief non-food crops. Sugar-cane is grown and processed in this district, forming the backbone of the local economy.
Industry
Some of India's second largest sugar mills are in the district.[30] Bajaj Hindusthan Limited (BHL) sugar plant in Gola Gokarannath and Bajaj Hindusthan Limited (BHL) sugar plant in Palia Kalan[31][32][33][34] are the a sugar mill unit of balrampur sugar mill in kumbhi there are three largest sugar mills in Asia.
In 2008 the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) announced it would construct a major steel processing plant in Behjam, Lakhimpur.[35][36] The processing unit is intended to have a capacity of 100,000 tonnes per annum and produce TMT (thermo mechanically treated) bars from input material sourced from SAIL's integrated steel plants. Completion of the construction is scheduled for 2013.
Lakhimpur is also noted for manufacturing incense, largely as a cottage industry.
Administration and politics
The district comprises -
- 2 Parliamentary Constituencies – Dhaurahra
- 8 Assembly Constituencies – Lakhimpur, Dhaurahara, Gola Gokarannath, Kasta, Mohammadi, Nighasan, Palia Kalan, Srinagar
- 7 Tehsils – Lakhimpur, Mohammdi, Gola Gokarannath, Nighasan, Dhaurahra, Mitauli, Palia Kalan
- 15 blocks – Lakhimpur, Behjam, Mitauli, Pasgawan, Mohammdi, Gola Gokarannath, Bankeyganj, Bijuwa, Paliya, Nighasan, Ramiyabehar, Issanagar, Dhaurahara, Nakaha, Phoolbehar
- 4 Nagar Palikas – Lakhimpur, Gola Gokarannath, Mohammadi, Palia Kalan
- 7 Town Areas – Kheri, Oel, Mailani, Barbar, Singahi, Dhaurahara, Nighasan
- 2 Judicial Court Complexes - District and Sessions Courts at Lakhimpur and Sub-Divisional/Civil Courts at Mohammadi
Transport
Lakhimpur city is 134 kilometres (83 mi) from the state capital
Air
UP SH No. | Route | Total length (in Km) |
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UP SH 21
|
Bilaraya-Lakhimpur-Sitapur-Panwari Marg | 385.46 |
UP SH 25
|
Paliya (Lakhimpur)-Lucknow Marg | 265.50 |
UP SH 26
|
Pilibhit-Lakhimpur-Bahraich-Basti Marg | 402.03 |
UP SH 90
|
Lakhimpur-Bijua-Palia-Gaurifanta Marg | 91.030 |
UP SH 93
|
Gola (Lakhimpur)-Shahjanhapur Marg | 58.62 |
NH730 | Pilibith to Lakhimpur to Pandrauna | 519 |
Bus
Road
Lakhimpur Kheri can be reached from Delhi, following Delhi – Muradabad – Bareilly – Shahjahanpur – Gola Gokarannath – Lakhimpur route (Distance: 425 km approx). Lakhimpur can also be reached from state capital Lucknow following Lucknow – Sitapur – Lakhimpur route (Distance: 135 km approx). Several Uttar Pradesh State Highways pass through Lakhimpur.[37]
Rail
- From Delhi
There are three ways to reach Lakhimpur by Tain:
- The best way to reach to Lakhimpur kheri from Delhi by train is to reach Sitapur and from Sitapur 1 hour journey by bus. Satyagrah Express runs daily between Delhi and Raxaul, stops at Sitapur railway station.
- Take the train from Delhi to Shahjahanpur (5–6 hours journey) and from there take a bus/taxi to lakhimpur kheri, 3 hours journey by road.
- Take the train from Delhi to Lucknow (7–8 hours journey) and from there take a bus/taxi to lakhimpur kheri, 3-3.5 hours journey by road. By Train: Delhi – Muradabad – Bareilly and then Bareilly City – Pilibhit – Mailani – Gola Gokarannath – Lakhimpur
By Train: Delhi – Lucknow and Lucknow – Sitapur – Lakhimpur
By Train: Delhi – Muradabad – Bareilly – Shahjahanpur (NR) and then by road to Lakhimpur (via: Gola Gokarannath) 102 kilometres (63 mi)
Rail Gauge Conversion
Foundation stone was laid in Kheri on 2 February 2013 for broad gauge conversion of the Aishbagh to Pilibhit via Sitapur and Lakhimpur Kheri track by Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, the then Minister of State for Railways along with Zafar Naqvi and Jitin Prasad.[41] The centre government in 2013 allocated 927 crore rupees (₹ 9,27,00,00,000) for broad gauge conversion from Aishbagh to Pilibhit. Work on the 262 kilometres (163 mi) long railway track conversion is planned to be completed by 2018. The Railway Development Corporation Limited (RDCL) has been assigned to carry out the broad gauge conversion within the stipulated time frame.[42]
Culture
Landmarks
The unique Frog Temple lies at Oel town, 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) from Lakhimpur on the route from Lakhimpur to Sitapur. It is the only one of its kind in India based on Manduk Tantra. It was built by the former king of Oel State[44] (Lakhimpur Kheri district) between 1860 and 1870. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple is built at the back of a large frog. The Temple is constructed within an octagonal lotus. The architecture of this temple is based on Tantra Vidya.
Sai Temple (Sikatiha Colony),
Festivals
Several fairs and festivals take place in Lakhimpur. An annual
Literature, film and television
Lakhimpur has been the setting for films Gaman (1978), Umrao Jaan (1981) and Swades (2004).[45]
Notable residents
- Aman Singh Gulati
- Billy Arjan Singh conservationist.[46] Honoured with Padma Shri in 1995, world wildlife gold medal in 1976,[47] Order of the Golden Ark a year later and the lifetime award for tiger conservation in March 1999, Padma Bhushan in 2006.[48]
- Zafar Ali Naqvi, former Member of Parliament(2009-2014), Chairman of Standing Committee of National Monitoring Committee for Minorities Education; Former Chairman of Minorities Commission, Delhi;[49] Former Cabinet Minister.
- Jitin Prasada, former Member of Parliament (2009-2014), former Union Minister of State, Petroleum and Natural Gas (India).
- Muzaffar Ali Indian film-maker.[50]
- IIM Lucknow graduate and Indian Oil Corporation officer whose murder created a nationwide shock.[51][52][53]
- Mangal Dhillon, actor and film producer studied in Nighasan, Lakhimpur.
- Parul Chauhan an Indian television model and Bollywood actress.
Education
According to the 2011 census, Lakhimpur Kheri district had a literacy rate of 60.56% up from 48.39% in 2001, male and female literacy were 69.57% and 50.42% respectively.[54] In the 2001 census, same figures stood at 59.50% and 35.38% in Kheri District. Total literate in the district were 2,034,044 of which male and female were 1,237,157 and 796,887 respectively.[54] The growth of literacy in the last decade of the twentieth century was particularly remarkable with special emphasis on the eradication of illiteracy.
Lakhimpur kheri is having many Schools, Colleges and Institutions here which are contributed a lot in literacy in last two decades. The Schools like Don bosco school, Pt. deen dayal Upadhyay inter college and some Hindi medium schools like Saraswati Vidya mandir, Arya Kanya inter College and Institute like British Foundation are continuously contributing towards the literacy of the district.
Health services
District Hospital has all the facilities and wards, including the residences of Doctors and Superintendent. Boundaries are shared with the District Jail, Main Road and Jail Road (across which is Women's Hospital). District Women's Hospital is opposite of the District Hospital, and has facilities for gynaecology including pregnancy and neo-natal care.
Media
Radio
Radio service available in Lakhimpur is FM Rainbow Kheri, it was inaugurated on 14 December 2013 by Zafar Ali Naqvi, Member of Parliament. FM Rainbow Lakhimpur, with the frequency of 102.3, has reach to the audience of around 70 kilometres (43 mi).
Communication networks
All prominent tele-communication network providers in India offer their services in Lakhimpur. The city of Lakhimpur falls under "Uttar Pradesh Central telecom Circle". Calls from the city of Lakhimpur to neighbouring districts including the rest of the area in the Uttar Pradesh and "Uttarakhand telecom circle" are considered to be local.
Broadband Services are provided by Airtel, BSNL Fibre and Jio Fibre.
Sports
Lakhimpur's most popular sport is cricket and it has several League cricket clubs. Other sports being actively played include football, hockey, basketball, and badminton. Schools and colleges organise the sports activities, teams play in inter-school and inter-city tournaments.
St. Don Bosco's College alumni's play in an annual Ex-Student's Cricket Tournament, Government Inter College organises an annual G.I.C Cricket Champions Trophy.
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