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'''Badarka''' is a  village in the [[Unnao district]] of the state of [[Uttar Pradesh]] in [[India]], and is situated on the [[Kanpur]] - [[Raibareli]] road. The village is the place of freedom fighter [[Chandrasekhar Azad]]'s father Pandit Sitaram Tiwari and mother Jagrani Devi.
'''Badarka''', founded in 1643 CE, is a  village & [[gram panchayat]] in Unnao [[tehsil]] of Unnao sub-district of [[Unnao district]] in [[Uttar Pradesh]] state of [[India]]. It is situated 15 km south of [[Unnao]] city between Ata & Lohcha villages on [[Kanpur]]-[[Raibareli]] road (also known as the ''Azad Marg''). The village is famed for being the native place of the renowned [[freedom fighter]] [[Chandrasekhar Azad]] and his parents - father Pandit Sitaram Tiwari and mother Jagrani Devi.


== About Badarka Harbansh ==
== History ==


According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Badarka Harbansh village is 142320. Badarka Harbansh village is located in Unnao Tehsil of Unnao district in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is situated 5 km away from Unnao, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Badarka Harbansh village. As per 2009 stats, Badarka Harbansh village is also a gram panchayat.
Badarka was founded  in 1643 CE by [[Raja]] Harbans, an official at the court of [[Shah Jahan]], who received a grant of 500 [[bigha]]s from the mughal emperor in Harha [[pargana]]. He built the '''Badarka fort''' and palace here with the walls of limestone blocks to a height of about 500m, surmounted with turreted walls, on an elaborate frieze of red stone over the gateway, having alternately geese & elephants in pairs. A large hall of audience supported on carved pillars formerly stood here, but [[Asaf-ud-daula]] took these pillars to build [[Imambara]] at [[Lucknow]].


The total geographical area of village is 68.08 hectares. Badarka Harbansh has a total population of 2,834 peoples. There are about 597 houses in Badarka Harbansh village. Unnao is nearest town to Badarka Harbansh which is approximately 15 km away.
== Geography ==


== Population of Badarka Harbansh ==
The total habited geographical area of village is 68.08 hectares. Nearby cities are Unnao 15 km north, [[Jajmau]] 13 km southwest, Kanpur 16 km southwest and [[Purwa]] 34 im northeast.
The total population of Badarka is 2,834. The male population is 1,508, while the female population is 1,326


==Transportation==
Near by tourist places are at Kanpur 15 km, [[Bithur]] 28 km west, Lucknow  68 north, [[Rae Bareli]]  91 km east and [[Kannauj]] 96 km northwest.     
Type Status
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within <5&nbsp;km distance
 
== Nearby villages of Badarka Harbansh ==


Nearby villages are
*Rajwa Khera
*Rajwa Khera
*Lakha Pur
*Lakha Pur
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*Chheriha
*Chheriha


== About The Founder ==
==Demography ==
Badarka was founded  in 1643 AD by Raja Harbans, an official at the court of [[Shah Jahan]], who received a grant of 500 Bighas from the Emperor in pargana Harha. He built a fine house here with walls of limestone blocks to a height of about 500m, surmounted with turreted walls, on an elaborate frieze of red stone over the gateway, having alternately Geese & Elephants in pairs. A large hall of audience supported on carved pillars formerly stood here, but [[Asaf-ud-daula]] is said to have taken these pillars to help building [[Imambara]] at [[Lucknow]].
 
The house built by Raja Harbans was very picturesque and massive, and the strength of its construction was calculated to defy the hands of time.


== Nearby ==
In [[2011 Census of India]], Badarka Harbansh had location code 142320, 597 houses, 2,834 total population including 1,508 male and 1,326 female.
'''Near Cities'''


Unnao  10&nbsp;km near     
==Transport ==
Jajmau  13&nbsp;km near     
Kanpur  16&nbsp;km near     
Purwa  34&nbsp;km near     
<br>
'''Near By Taluks '''


Sikandarpur Karan  9&nbsp;km near     
Public & private buses are available.
Unnao  9&nbsp;km near     
Kanpur  15&nbsp;km near     
Bichhiya  16&nbsp;km near     
<br>
'''Near By Air Ports '''


Kanpur Airport  10&nbsp;km near     
* Nearby railway stations are:
Amausi Airport  58&nbsp;km near     
** [[Korari railway station]], 7 km    
Bamrauli Airport  191&nbsp;km near     
** [[Magarwara railway station]], 8 km    
Khajuraho Airport  214&nbsp;km near     
** [[Unnao railway station]], 11 km  
<br>
** [[Kanpur Central railway station]], 14 km
'''Near By Tourist Places '''


Kanpur 15&nbsp;km near     
* Nearby airports
Bithur  28&nbsp;km near     
** [[Kanpur Airport]] 10&nbsp;km    
Lucknow 68&nbsp;km near     
** [[Amausi Airport]] 58&nbsp;km  
Rae Bareli 91&nbsp;km near     
** [[Bamrauli Airport]] 191&nbsp;km  
Kannauj 96&nbsp;km near     
** [[Khajuraho Airport]] 214&nbsp;km
<br>
'''Near By Districts '''


Unnao  8&nbsp;km near     
==See also==
Kanpur Nagar  17&nbsp;km near     
Kanpur Dehat  59&nbsp;km near     
Lucknow  69&nbsp;km near     
<br>
'''Near By RailWay Station '''


Korari Rail Way Station  7 ~ 8&nbsp;km   
* [[Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology]]
Magarwara Rail Way Station  8 ~ 9&nbsp;km   
Unnao Jn Rail Way Station  11 ~ 12&nbsp;km   
Kanpur Central Rail Way Station  14 - 16&nbsp;km


==References==
==References==
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*[http://www.india9.com/i9show/Badarqa-Harbans-24953.htm india9.com: India - Uttar Pradesh - Badarqa Harbans]
*[http://www.india9.com/i9show/Badarqa-Harbans-24953.htm india9.com: India - Uttar Pradesh - Badarqa Harbans]


[[Category:Historic sites in Uttar Pradesh]]
[[Category:Forts in Uttar Pradesh]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Uttar Pradesh]]
[[Category:Villages in Unnao district]]
[[Category:Villages in Unnao district]]

Latest revision as of 05:24, 29 March 2026

Badarka
Badarka Harbansh
Village
Badarka is located in Uttar Pradesh
Badarka
Badarka
Location in Uttar Pradesh, India
Badarka is located in India
Badarka
Badarka
Badarka (India)
Coordinates: 26°28′N 80°29′E / 26.46°N 80.49°E / 26.46; 80.49
Country India
StateUttar Pradesh
DistrictUnnao
Founded byRaja Harbans
Population
 • Total4,776
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
 • Additional officialUrdu
 • RegionalAwadhi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationUP35
Websiteup.gov.in

Badarka, founded in 1643 CE, is a village & gram panchayat in Unnao tehsil of Unnao sub-district of Unnao district in Uttar Pradesh state of India. It is situated 15 km south of Unnao city between Ata & Lohcha villages on Kanpur-Raibareli road (also known as the Azad Marg). The village is famed for being the native place of the renowned freedom fighter Chandrasekhar Azad and his parents - father Pandit Sitaram Tiwari and mother Jagrani Devi.

History[edit | edit source]

Badarka was founded in 1643 CE by Raja Harbans, an official at the court of Shah Jahan, who received a grant of 500 bighas from the mughal emperor in Harha pargana. He built the Badarka fort and palace here with the walls of limestone blocks to a height of about 500m, surmounted with turreted walls, on an elaborate frieze of red stone over the gateway, having alternately geese & elephants in pairs. A large hall of audience supported on carved pillars formerly stood here, but Asaf-ud-daula took these pillars to build Imambara at Lucknow.

Geography[edit | edit source]

The total habited geographical area of village is 68.08 hectares. Nearby cities are Unnao 15 km north, Jajmau 13 km southwest, Kanpur 16 km southwest and Purwa 34 im northeast.

Near by tourist places are at Kanpur 15 km, Bithur 28 km west, Lucknow 68 north, Rae Bareli 91 km east and Kannauj 96 km northwest.

Nearby villages are

  • Rajwa Khera
  • Lakha Pur
  • Ramchara Mau
  • Alhuapur Saresa
  • Katri Alhuapur Sares
  • Rawal
  • Supasi
  • Sathara
  • Garsar
  • Maviya Layak
  • Chheriha

Demography[edit | edit source]

In 2011 Census of India, Badarka Harbansh had location code 142320, 597 houses, 2,834 total population including 1,508 male and 1,326 female.

Transport[edit | edit source]

Public & private buses are available.

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]