Kanpur in central Uttar Pradesh is the largest city in the region and its most important industrial centre. Situated on the southwestern bank of the river Ganga, it is also one of the most polluted cities in the world. The erstwhile British garrison town of ‘Cawnpore,’ it later transformed into an industrial hub with the setting up cotton mills and leather factories. Unlike other settlements along the sacred river, the ghats (river landings used for bathing and washing) of Kanpur are in a state of disrepair and of little significance to visitors. Most visitors come to this busy crowded city for business.

It was formerly known as the Manchester of the East, and the economic capital of Uttar Pradesh. Kanpur is located on the banks of the river Ganga and is an important industrial centre. Owing to the city’s industrial importance, one of few branches of the Reserve Banks of India and Institute of Chartered Accountants of India were established in the city. It is also home to several globally recognized institutions such as IIT Kanpur, HBTI and many more.

It is the second largest industrial city in of the Hindi belt in North India and 10th biggest city in India. It is the administrativeheadquarters of Kanpur Nagar district and Kanpur division and is known as “Leather City” as it contains some of the largest and finest tanneries in the world. Kanpur is one of North India’s main commercial and industrial centres.

Kanpur Fast Facts:

Area	: 1,040 Sq. km. Villages: 1003
Population	: 4,581,268 (2011) Male: 2,459,806 Female: 2,121,462
Season	: November-February
STD Code Pincode	: 0512- 2080xx,209xxx
Temperature	: Min 10^oC and Max 48^oC Summer 22 to 48°C, Winter 3 to 30°C
Altitude	: 126 meters above sea level.
Average Literacy Languages	: 79.65 % Hindi, English, Avadhi, Urdu

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Kanpur History

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It is believed that this city was founded by Raja Hindu Singh of the Sankandi state. Kanpur’s original name was Kanhpur. Whether it is suspected to be associated with the King Hindusi of the realty of the origin of the city, or belonging to the heroic Karna of Mahabharata period, it is so certified that in the last phase of the reign of Awadh, this city is situated in old Kanpur, Patkapura, Kuraswam, Juhi and Seemamau villages. It was made by meeting.With the neighboring state the rule of this town remained in the hands of the rulers of Kannauj and Kalpi and later the rulers of the Muslim rulers. From 1773 to 1801, Nawab Alamas Ali of Awadh had a decent government here. After the Treaty of 1773, the city came under the rule of the British, resulting in an English camp here in 1778 AD.
Being located on the banks of the Ganges, there was a facility of traffic and industry. Therefore, the British gave birth to the industry and here the development of the city started. First of all, East India Company started the business of Neel here. After the construction of the Grand Trunk Road in 1832, the town was connected to Allahabad. In 1864 AD, Lucknow, Kalpi etc. were added by roads to the main places. Upper Ganges canal has also been constructed. With this development of traffic, the city’s business re-accelerated.