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	'''Mirzapur''' {{audio\|Mirzapur.ogg\|pronunciation}} is a city in [[Uttar Pradesh]], India, roughly 650~~ ~~km from both [[Delhi]] and [[Kolkata]], almost 84~~ ~~km from [[~~Prayagraj~~]]<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.google.co.in/maps/dir/Mirzapur,+Uttar+Pradesh/Allahabad,+Uttar+Pradesh/@25.3614816,81.6347766,9z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x398fc1ca0ad8cfb5:0xd0218588b2986e11!2m2!1d82.5644344!2d25.1336987!1m5!1m1!1s0x398534c9b20bd49f:0xa2237856ad4041a!2m2!1d81.846311!2d25.4358011!3e0\|title=Google Maps\|website=Google Maps\|access-date=23 May 2017}}</ref> and 59~~ ~~km from [[Varanasi]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.google.co.in/maps/dir/Mirzapur,+Uttar+Pradesh/Varanasi,+Uttar+Pradesh/@25.2335676,82.4554043,10z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x398fc1ca0ad8cfb5:0xd0218588b2986e11!2m2!1d82.5644344!2d25.1336987!1m5!1m1!1s0x398e2db76febcf4d:0x68131710853ff0b5!2m2!1d82.9739144!2d25.3176452!3e0\|title=Google Maps\|website=Google Maps\|access-date=23 May 2017}}</ref> It is known for its [[carpet]]s and [[brassware]] industries. The city is surrounded by several hills and is the headquarters of [[Mirzapur district]]. It is famous for the holy shrine of [[Vindhyachal]], Ashtbhuja and Kali khoh and also Devrahwa Baba ashram. It has many waterfalls and natural spots.		'''Mirzapur''' {{audio\|Mirzapur.ogg\|pronunciation}} is a city in [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[India]], roughly 650 km from both [[Delhi]] and [[Kolkata]], almost 84 km from [[Allahabad]]<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.google.co.in/maps/dir/Mirzapur,+Uttar+Pradesh/Allahabad,+Uttar+Pradesh/@25.3614816,81.6347766,9z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x398fc1ca0ad8cfb5:0xd0218588b2986e11!2m2!1d82.5644344!2d25.1336987!1m5!1m1!1s0x398534c9b20bd49f:0xa2237856ad4041a!2m2!1d81.846311!2d25.4358011!3e0\|title=Google Maps\|website=Google Maps\|access-date=23 May 2017}}</ref> (now renamed to Prayagraj) and 59 km from [[Varanasi]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.google.co.in/maps/dir/Mirzapur,+Uttar+Pradesh/Varanasi,+Uttar+Pradesh/@25.2335676,82.4554043,10z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x398fc1ca0ad8cfb5:0xd0218588b2986e11!2m2!1d82.5644344!2d25.1336987!1m5!1m1!1s0x398e2db76febcf4d:0x68131710853ff0b5!2m2!1d82.9739144!2d25.3176452!3e0\|title=Google Maps\|website=Google Maps\|access-date=23 May 2017}}</ref> It is known for its [[carpet]]s and [[brassware]] industries. The city is surrounded by several hills and is the headquarters of [[Mirzapur district]]. It is famous for the holy shrine of [[Vindhyachal]], Ashtbhuja and Kali khoh and also Devrahwa Baba ashram. It has many waterfalls and natural spots.

	==Geography==		==Geography==
	Mirzapur is located at {{Coord\|25.15\|N\|82.58\|E\|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/36/Mirzapur.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Mirzapur]. Fallingrain.com. Retrieved on 1 June 2012.</ref> It has an average elevation of 80~~ ~~metres (265~~ ~~feet).		Mirzapur is located at {{Coord\|25.15\|N\|82.58\|E\|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/36/Mirzapur.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Mirzapur]. Fallingrain.com. Retrieved on 1 June 2012.</ref> It has an average elevation of 80 metres (265 feet).
	The District of Mirzapur lies between the parallels of 23.52 & 25.32 North latitude and 82.7 and 83.33 East longitude. It forms a portion of the [[Varanasi district]]. On the north and north-east it is bounded by the Varanasi district; on the south bounded by [[Sonbhadra district]]; on the north-west by [[Allahabad district]]. The shape to the north and west is totally regular. In no direction, except for about 13~~ ~~ km. in the north-east where the [[Ganges]] separates the [[Tehsil]] of [[Chunar]] from the district of [[Varanasi]], has Mirzapur a natural frontier. The [[Chanvar]] fields, considered to be one of the most fertile lands tracts in India, are located on Gangetic ~~flood plains~~ of the district. ~~Also, Indian Standard Time is calculated on the basis of 82.5° E longitude, from a clock tower in Mirzapur~~		The District of Mirzapur lies between the parallels of 23.52 & 25.32 North latitude and 82.7 and 83.33 East longitude. It forms a portion of the [[Varanasi district]]. On the north and north-east it is bounded by the Varanasi district; on the south bounded by [[Sonbhadra district]]; on the north-west by [[Allahabad district]]. The shape to the north and west is totally regular. In no direction, except for about 13 km. in the north-east where the [[Ganges]] separates the [[Tehsil]] of [[Chunar]] from the district of [[Varanasi]], has Mirzapur a natural frontier. The [[Chanvar]] fields, considered to be one of the most fertile lands tracts in India, are located on Gangetic floodplains of the district.

	According to the Central Statistical Organisation, the district of Mirzapur had an area of ~~4521 km~~<sup>2</sup>.		[[Indian Standard Time]] is calculated on the basis of 82.5° E longitude, from a clock tower in Mirzapur.

			According to the Central Statistical Organisation, the district of Mirzapur had an area of 4521km<sup>2</sup>.

	Some geographical locations around Mirzapur district are depicted below.		Some geographical locations around Mirzapur district are depicted below.

	==Demographics==		==Demographics==
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	==Politics==		==Politics==
	A step towards the awareness for voting the District of Mirzapur came with the [[Guinness World Records\|Guinness World Record]] for the biggest [[Rangoli]] ([[Alpana]]) created in an area of 39,125 m<sup>2</sup> using approx 120,000~~ ~~kg of color by across 3500 students and teachers from 50 schools on occasion of [[National Voters' Day\|National Voters Day]].<ref>{{cite news \|last1=Singh \|first1=Binay \|title=Naxal hit Mirzapur attempts Guinness world record for the biggest rangoli \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/varanasi/naxal-hit-mirzapur-attempts-guinness-world-record-for-the-biggest-rangoli/articleshow/56780773.cms \|access-date=15 March 2021 \|work=The Times of India \|date=25 January 2017 \|language=en}}</ref> This city is situated at bank of river Ganga.		A step towards the awareness for voting the District of Mirzapur came with the [[Guinness World Records\|Guinness World Record]] for the biggest [[Rangoli]] ([[Alpana]]) created in an area of 39,125 m<sup>2</sup> using approx 120,000 kg of color by across 3500 students and teachers from 50 schools on occasion of [[National Voters' Day\|National Voters Day]].<ref>{{cite news \|last1=Singh \|first1=Binay \|title=Naxal hit Mirzapur attempts Guinness world record for the biggest rangoli \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/varanasi/naxal-hit-mirzapur-attempts-guinness-world-record-for-the-biggest-rangoli/articleshow/56780773.cms \|access-date=15 March 2021 \|work=The Times of India \|date=25 January 2017 \|language=en}}</ref> This city is situated at bank of river Ganga.

	==Commerce==		==Commerce==
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	== Education ==		== Education ==
	Mirzapur benefitted as University known as Rajiv Gandhi South Campus at Barkachha<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.bhu.ac.in/barkachha/index.html\|title=Rajiv Gandhi South Campus}}</ref> acquired by [[Banaras Hindu University\|BHU]], on lease in perpetuity from Bharat Mandal Trust<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.bhu.ac.in/barkachha/\|title=BHU South Campus}}</ref> in April 1979 with an area of 1104 hectare situated about 8 km South West of Mirzapur City.		Mirzapur benefitted as University known as Rajiv Gandhi South Campus at Barkachha<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.bhu.ac.in/barkachha/index.html\|title=Rajiv Gandhi South Campus}}</ref> acquired by [[Banaras Hindu University\|BHU]], on lease in perpetuity from Bharat Mandal Trust<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.bhu.ac.in/barkachha/\|title=BHU South Campus}}</ref> in April 1979 with an area of 1104 hectare situated about 8 km South West of Mirzapur City.
	At present RGSC (Rajiv Gandhi South Campus) is spread over 2700 acres and has been used to run special courses of Banaras Hindu University. Ambika Devi Senior Secondary School in Panwari Kalan is also located in ~~Mizapur~~.<ref>{{cite web\| url=http://ambikadevi.in/ \|title=Ambika Devi Senior Secondary School \|access-date=13 February 2019}}</ref>		At present RGSC (Rajiv Gandhi South Campus) is spread over 2700 acres and has been used to run special courses of Banaras Hindu University. Ambika Devi Senior Secondary School in Panwari Kalan is also located in Mirzapur.<ref>{{cite web\| url=http://ambikadevi.in/ \|title=Ambika Devi Senior Secondary School \|access-date=13 February 2019}}</ref>

	==In popular culture==		==In popular culture==
	* The web series [[Mirzapur (TV series)\|Mirzapur]] is based on the city ~~of Mirzapur~~.		* The web series [[Mirzapur (TV series)\|Mirzapur]] took the name of the city but is not based on the city life.

	==See also==		==See also==
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	*[[Khulua]]		*[[Khulua]]
	*[[Chhitampatti]]		*[[Chhitampatti]]
	*PRANAV RAIDANI


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	*[https://mirzapurofficial.in/ Mirzapur City Official Website]		*[https://mirzapurofficial.in/ Mirzapur City Official Website]
	*[https://incrediblemirzapur.in/ Incredible Mirzapur Official Website]		*[https://archive.today/20020201232825/http://autofeed.msn.co.in/weather/details/Mirzapur.asp Weather in Mirzapur]
	*[https://archive.is/20020201232825/http://autofeed.msn.co.in/weather/details/Mirzapur.asp Weather in Mirzapur]
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{{short description|City in Uttar Pradesh, India}}
{{About|the municipality in Uttar Pradesh, India|its namesake district|Mirzapur district}}
{{Other uses|Mirzapur (disambiguation)}}
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'''Mirzapur''' {{audio|Mirzapur.ogg|pronunciation}} is a city in [[Uttar Pradesh]], India, roughly 650 km from both [[Delhi]] and [[Kolkata]], almost 84 km from [[Prayagraj]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.google.co.in/maps/dir/Mirzapur,+Uttar+Pradesh/Allahabad,+Uttar+Pradesh/@25.3614816,81.6347766,9z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x398fc1ca0ad8cfb5:0xd0218588b2986e11!2m2!1d82.5644344!2d25.1336987!1m5!1m1!1s0x398534c9b20bd49f:0xa2237856ad4041a!2m2!1d81.846311!2d25.4358011!3e0|title=Google Maps|website=Google Maps|access-date=23 May 2017}}</ref> and 59 km from [[Varanasi]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.google.co.in/maps/dir/Mirzapur,+Uttar+Pradesh/Varanasi,+Uttar+Pradesh/@25.2335676,82.4554043,10z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x398fc1ca0ad8cfb5:0xd0218588b2986e11!2m2!1d82.5644344!2d25.1336987!1m5!1m1!1s0x398e2db76febcf4d:0x68131710853ff0b5!2m2!1d82.9739144!2d25.3176452!3e0|title=Google Maps|website=Google Maps|access-date=23 May 2017}}</ref> It is known for its [[carpet]]s and [[brassware]] industries. The city is surrounded by several hills and is the headquarters of [[Mirzapur district]]. It is famous for the holy shrine of [[Vindhyachal]], Ashtbhuja and Kali khoh and also Devrahwa Baba ashram. It has many waterfalls and natural spots.

==Geography==
Mirzapur is located at {{Coord|25.15|N|82.58|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/36/Mirzapur.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Mirzapur]. Fallingrain.com. Retrieved on 1 June 2012.</ref> It has an average elevation of 80 metres (265 feet).
The District of Mirzapur lies between the parallels of 23.52 & 25.32 North latitude and 82.7 and 83.33 East longitude. It forms a portion of the [[Varanasi district]]. On the north and north-east it is bounded by the Varanasi district; on the south bounded by [[Sonbhadra district]]; on the north-west by [[Allahabad district]]. The shape to the north and west is totally regular. In no direction, except for about 13  km. in the north-east where the [[Ganges]] separates the [[Tehsil]] of [[Chunar]] from the district of [[Varanasi]], has Mirzapur a natural frontier. The [[Chanvar]] fields, considered to be one of the most fertile lands tracts in India, are located on Gangetic flood plains of the district. Also, Indian Standard Time is calculated on the basis of 82.5° E longitude, from a clock tower in Mirzapur

According to the Central Statistical Organisation, the district of Mirzapur had an area of 4521 km2.

Some geographical locations around Mirzapur district are depicted below.
==Demographics==

{{As of|2011|alt=As of the}} [[2011 census of India|2011 census]], Mirzapur-cum-Vindhyachal municipality had a population of 233,691<ref name=Cities1Lakhandabove /> and the urban agglomeration had a population of 245,817.<ref name=UA1Lakhandabove/> The municipality had a [[human sex ratio|sex ratio]] of 869 females per 1,000 males and 11.9% of the population were under six years old.<ref name=Cities1Lakhandabove /> Effective literacy was 78.25%; male literacy was 83.85% and female literacy was 71.80%.<ref name=Cities1Lakhandabove />

{{see also|List of cities in Uttar Pradesh}}
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==Politics==
A step towards the awareness for voting the District of Mirzapur came with the [[Guinness World Records|Guinness World Record]] for the biggest [[Rangoli]] ([[Alpana]]) created in an area of 39,125 m2 using approx 120,000 kg of color by across 3500 students and teachers from 50 schools on occasion of [[National Voters' Day|National Voters Day]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Singh |first1=Binay |title=Naxal hit Mirzapur attempts Guinness world record for the biggest rangoli |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/varanasi/naxal-hit-mirzapur-attempts-guinness-world-record-for-the-biggest-rangoli/articleshow/56780773.cms |access-date=15 March 2021 |work=The Times of India |date=25 January 2017 |language=en}}</ref> This city is situated at bank of river Ganga.

==Commerce==
The main business in Mirzapur is carpet manufacturing. Manufacturers range from very small (with less than $100,000 in assets) to medium-sized (with around $10M in assets). Most of the carpets are sold internationally as India has a limited market for carpets. The second main business is of metal pots (brass).

==Indian Standard Time calculation==
[[Indian Standard Time]] is calculated from the clock tower in Mirzapur nearly exactly on the reference longitude of Indian Standard Time at 82°30'E, within 4 angular minutes, a property shared by [[Tuni]], a town in [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref>{{cite news |title=India investigates different time zones |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/1501252.stm |access-date=15 March 2021 |work=BBC |date=21 August 2001}}</ref>
This is because there is a time lag of two hours between [[Gujarat]] and [[Arunachal Pradesh]]. Hence, this was taken as the Standard Meridian for the whole country.

==Tourism==
[[File:Mirzapur Ghanta ghar.jpg|thumbnail|Ghanta Ghar(clock tower) of Mirzapur]]
For quite some years Mirzapur has been a destination for tourists, particularly for people from adjoining states, owing mainly to the ghats, temples, and the clock tower (''Ghanta Ghar'') which are excellent examples of contemporary architecture.{{citation needed|date=January 2021}}


===Vindhyachal===
{{main|Vindhyachal}}
A few miles away from the city is a site of a [[pilgrimage]] for [[Hindu]]s known as [[Vindhyachal]] where according to the [[mythology]] a part of [[Sati (Hindu goddess)|Sati]] (an [[Avatar]] of [[Durga]]) fell. The river [[Ganges]] flows through this city. Other sites of pilgrimage include Kali Khoh (literally 'the cave of the Goddess [[Kali]]') where a statue of the [[Kali]] has a mouth formed in the shape of a cave, hence the name. Very close to the city is a waterfall. The city itself has many Ghats (steps to a river).

===Ghanta Ghar (Clock Tower)===
The famous Ghanta Ghar of Mirzapur is located in the premises of city corporation, about 3 km from the Mirzapur Railway Station. Currently not functioning, it was constructed in the year 1891, with its entire structure made up of finely carved stone and a 1000 kg alloy bell hanging from the tall structure.<ref>{{cite tweet|user=uptourismgov|number=1348124445991346176|title=The famous Clock Tower of #Mirzapur is a beautiful architecture with subtle carvings on sandstone. Constructed in 1891, it has a 1000 kg alloy bell hanging from the tall structure. Plan a visit and don’t forget to take pictures.|date=10 January 2021|access-date=14 January 2021}}</ref>

===Ghats===
{{unreferenced section|date=August 2020}}

[[File:Mirzapur City.jpg|right|thumb|371x371px|View from the '''Shastri Setu''']]
[[File:Narghat Mirzapur.jpg|thumbnail|Steps at Nar Ghat]]

;Ojhala Bridge
The Ojhala Bridge was constructed by Mahant Parshuram Giri in ''Vikram Samvat 1772''. This valuable heritage connecting the cities of Mirzapur and Vindhyachal, with fort like minarets and ramparts on the either side of the bridge, provide a fine instance of contemporary architecture.

;Pakka Ghat
Another very popular ghat in Mirzapur is Pakka Ghat known for vide variety of shops on both side of staircases descending towards the Ganges. The shops include jewellery, makeup & beauty, clothing and footwear etc.

[[File:Siddhanth ki Dari Fall.jpg|thumbnail|Siddhanath ki Dari Fall in Mirzapur District.]]
[[File:Mirzapur 3.JPG|right|thumb|300px|Narghat road leading to the footsteps(''ghat'')]]

== Education ==
Mirzapur benefitted as University known as Rajiv Gandhi South Campus at Barkachha<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bhu.ac.in/barkachha/index.html|title=Rajiv Gandhi South Campus}}</ref> acquired by [[Banaras Hindu University|BHU]], on lease in perpetuity from Bharat Mandal Trust<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bhu.ac.in/barkachha/|title=BHU South Campus}}</ref> in April 1979 with an area of 1104 hectare situated about 8 km South West of Mirzapur City.
At present RGSC (Rajiv Gandhi South Campus) is spread over 2700 acres and has been used to run special courses of Banaras Hindu University. Ambika Devi Senior Secondary School in Panwari Kalan is also located in Mizapur.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://ambikadevi.in/ |title=Ambika Devi Senior Secondary School |access-date=13 February 2019}}</ref>

==In popular culture==
* The web series [[Mirzapur (TV series)|Mirzapur]] is based on the city of Mirzapur.

==See also==
*[[Amoi, Mirzapur|Amoi]]
*[[Kewtaveer]]
*[[Khulua]]
*[[Chhitampatti]]
*PRANAV RAIDANI

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Wikivoyage|Mirzapur}}
{{commons category|Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh}}
*[https://mirzapurofficial.in/ Mirzapur City Official Website]
*[https://incrediblemirzapur.in/ Incredible Mirzapur Official Website]
*[https://archive.is/20020201232825/http://autofeed.msn.co.in/weather/details/Mirzapur.asp Weather in Mirzapur]
{{Geographic location
|Centre = Mirzapur district
|North = [[Sant Ravidas Nagar district]]
|Northeast = [[Varanasi district]]
|East = [[Chandauli district]]
|Southeast = [[Sonbhadra district]]
|South = [[Singrauli district]], [[Madhya Pradesh]]
|Southwest = [[Rewa district]], [[Madhya Pradesh]]
|West = [[Allahabad district]]
|Northwest =
}}

{{Mirzapur district}}
{{Mirzapur Division topics}}

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[[Category:Cities and towns in Mirzapur district]]
[[Category:Cities in Uttar Pradesh]]