Chhibramau
Chhibramau | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Chhibramau Location in Uttar Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 27°09′N 79°30′E / 27.15°N 79.50°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Kannauj |
| Government | |
| • Member of Parliament | Subrat Pathak |
| Elevation | 152 m (499 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 60,986 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi/Urdu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 209721 |
| Member of Legislative Assembly from Chhibramau | Archana Pandey |
Chhibramau is a "Nagar Palika Parishad" and a Subdivision(Tehsil) of Kannauj district in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India.
Geography
Chhibramau is located at 27°09′N 79°30′E / 27.150°N 79.500°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 152 metres (499 ft). Physiographically town is located on the bank of river Kali. River Ganga flows at the distance of 25 km from the town. Shallow lakes (Jhils) are commonly visible in Chhibramau tehsil, although many of them have been disappeared due to rapid urbanization of the town.
History
By the time of Akbar this city was the headquarters of a pargana. Early in the eighteenth century, Nawab Muhammad Khan of Farrukhabad founded a new quarter called Muhammadganj, with a fine sarai which was improved 100 years later by a British Collector. The town was administered under Act XX of 1856 during the British Raj, and prospered from its location on the grand trunk road. At present the great grand trunk road's stretch between Kanpur – Kannauj – Etah – Delhi is called National Highway No. 91 (NH-91). Until 1997 Chhibramau was in Farrukhabad district, but since that district was divided the town has been within the new Kannauj district.
The "Chhibramau Disaster" and Hodson's Adventure
At the time of the 1857 uprising, old hostilities between the Raja of Mainpuri and the Nawab of Farrukhabad nearly led to open war, but after a face-off between their forces in Bewar in July, both forces joined hands against British rule. The Raja did not oppose a British armed unit led by Sir James Hope Grant when it marched through the district in October, but in December he heard that Brigadier Seaton was coming with a small force from Etah to join General Walpole at Mainpuri, and advanced to Kuraoli with the intention of barring the road. Seaton, however, easily outmaneuvered the local forces, and the rebels fled in disorder, losing eight guns and about a hundred men. It was after this action that the famous Hodson of Hodson's Horse in 1857-58 carried out one of his most daring exploits. Accompanied by his second-in-command, McDowell, and 75 men, he rode across a countryside swarming with rebels to carry despatches to the Commander-in-Chief, Sir Colin Campbell. He left most of his men at Bewar, but pushed on to Chhibramau with McDowell and 25 native men. There he learnt that Campbell was not at Gursahaiganj as expected, but at Miran ki Sarai, 15 miles further. The two officers rode on alone and reached Campbell's camp in safety, having ridden 55 miles in ten hours without changing horses. On their return the same evening they were warned by a native, to whom Hodson had given alms in the morning, that after their departure a party of 2,000 rebels had entered Chhibramau, killed the twenty-five troopers left there, and were now waiting for Hodson's return. Hodson and his companion nevertheless pressed on and, reaching the village, dismounted and passed quietly through it, unnoticed by the enemy. At Bewar they found a party sent by Seaton, who had heard of the disaster, and next day marched to Chhibramau himself, joining forces there with Brigadier Walpole on 3 January and proceeding with him to Fatehgarh. The civil authorities then reoccupied the district, and regained complete control late in 1858.[2]
Demographics
According to Census 2011 The Chhibramau Nagar Palika Parishad has population of 60,986 of which 31,661 are males while 29,325 are females. The population of the town increased By 21.30% compare to Census 2001. Population of Chhibramau was 50,279 according to the 2001 census (47% female, 53% male).
Population of Children with age of 0-6 is 8107 which is 13.29% of total population of Chhibramau (NPP). In Chhibramau Nagar Palika Parishad, Female Sex Ratio is of 926 against state average of 912. While Child Sex Ratio in Chhibramau is around 929 compared to Uttar Pradesh state average of 902. Literacy rate of Chhibramau city is 79.14% higher than state average of 67.68%. In Chhibramau, Male literacy is around 83.56% while female literacy rate is 74.36%.
Places of interest
Ancient religious places
- Gangeshwar Nath Temple, a temple of Lord Shiva, is among the oldest temples of Chhibramau.
- Kalika Devi Mandir is among the oldest temples of the goddess Kaali.
- Phooti Masjid is one of the oldest mosques in the district of Kannauj.
- Gama Devi Mandir is a temple dedicated to the goddess Gama (incarnation of Maa Durga) near the peepal wali gali (bylane) and Sabji Mandi (vegetable market or Farmers' market) in Chhibramau.
- Maneshwar nath Mandir dedicated to lord shiva is located near city post office of town is very popular among devotees.
- The Hanuman temple in Naugai (a village in Chhibramau) is also considered one of the ancient temples of the town. Many devotees assemble there on the day of Bada Mangal.
- Ancient Hanuman Temple in Baba ka Bagh, also pronounced in local language as baba ki bagiya (a saint's garden) on Saurikh Road.
Other places of interest
- Ruins of the Fort of Bishungarh (a village near Chhibramau)
Climate
In summer, i.e. from March to June, the weather remains hot and the temperature ranges from a maximum of 48 °C to a minimum of 28 °C.
Monsoon season prevails during mid-June to mid-September.
Transport
Road
The city is lying along the National Highway No. 91 (G.T. Road) on Delhi (Dadri) – Kanpur route. The National Highway No. 91 (Kanpur - Delhi) passes from the town.
Agra Lucknow Expressway is just 18 km from town which can be used as direct and fast route for Delhi and Lucknow.
Rail
Gursahaiganj Railway Station is the nearest railway station which is at the distance of 25 km from town.From this station directly train connectivity is available for major cities like Delhi, Kanpur, Lucknow and Allahabad
Air
Nearest international airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport Lucknow which is at 164 km from town.
Nearby Cities
- West
- North
- Farrukhabad (35.1 km )
- East
- South
See also
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