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{{for|the village in Bhopal district|Laharpur, Berasia}} | {{for|the village in Bhopal district|Laharpur, Berasia}} | ||
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2018}} | {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2018}} | ||
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2018}} | {{Use Indian English|date=July 2018}} | ||
{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
| settlement_type = Town | |||
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| settlement_type | | pushpin_map = India Uttar Pradesh | ||
| image_skyline | | pushpin_label_position = right | ||
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| image_caption | | pushpin_map_caption = Location in Uttar Pradesh, India | ||
| coordinates = {{coord|27.72|N|80.9|E|display=inline,title}} | |||
| pushpin_map | | subdivision_type = Country | ||
| pushpin_label_position | | subdivision_name = {{flag|India}} | ||
| pushpin_map_alt | | subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] | ||
| pushpin_map_caption | | subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | ||
| coordinates | | subdivision_name1 = [[Uttar Pradesh]] | ||
| subdivision_type | | subdivision_name2 = [[Sitapur district|Sitapur]] | ||
| subdivision_name | | established_title = <!-- Established --> | ||
| subdivision_type1 | | established_date = | ||
| subdivision_type2 | | founder = [[Firuz Shah Tughlaq]] | ||
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| established_date | | unit_pref = Metric | ||
| founder | | area_footnotes = | ||
| named_for | | area_total_km2 = | ||
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| governing_body | | elevation_footnotes = | ||
| unit_pref | | elevation_m = 133 | ||
| area_footnotes | | population_total = 84,000 | ||
| area_total_km2 | | population_as_of = 2023 | ||
| area_rank | | population_footnotes = | ||
| elevation_footnotes | | population_density_km2 = auto | ||
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| population_as_of | | demographics_type1 = Languages | ||
| population_footnotes | | demographics1_title1 = Official | ||
| population_density_km2 | | timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | ||
| population_rank | | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | ||
| population_demonym | | postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] | ||
| demographics_type1 | | postal_code = [http://www.citypincode.in/UTTAR_PRADESH/SITAPUR/Laharpur_PINCODE 261135] | ||
| demographics1_title1 | | registration_plate = | ||
| timezone1 | | website = | ||
| utc_offset1 | | footnotes = | ||
| postal_code_type | | demographics1_info1 = [[Hindi language|Hindi]], [[Urdu language|Urdu]] | ||
| postal_code | | official_name = Laharpur | ||
| registration_plate | | motto = Spread goodness | ||
| website | |||
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'''Laharpur''' is a town and a [[municipal board]] in [[Sitapur district]] in the Indian [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Uttar Pradesh]]. | |||
'''Laharpur''' is a town, tehsil headquarter and a [[municipal board]] in [[Sitapur district]] in the Indian [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Uttar Pradesh]]. | |||
== History == | == History == | ||
The foundation of this town was laid by Emperor [[Firuz Shah Tughlaq|Firoz Shah Tughlaq]] ( | The foundation of this town was laid by Emperor [[Firuz Shah Tughlaq|Firoz Shah Tughlaq]] (1351–1388 AD) in 1370 AD, while he was on his way to the shrine of [[Saiyyad Salar Masud Ghazi]] at [[Bahraich|Baharaich]]. At that time, he settled in some [[Kayastha]] and [[Muslim]] families. Around 1400, a local Hindu ([[Pasi (caste)|Pasi]]) strongman, Lahori Pasi, took possession of it and changed its name from Tuglaqpur to Lahoripur, which became Laharpur due to usage. His descendants remained in possession of Laharpur for another 18 years or so. They were exterminated by a Muslim commander, Sheikh Tahir Gazi of [[Kannauj]] in 1418 AD. The town became an important urban center when Raja [[Todar Mal|Todarmal]], the finance minister of Emperor Akbar, reconstituted a new pargana of 765 villages with its administrative center at the town of Laharpur. Muslims ruled the town until the death of Mughal Emperor [[Aurangzeb]] in 1707, when, taking advantage of widespread anarchy across [[Mughal Empire]], a local Gaur commander, Raja Chandar Sen invaded [[Sitapur]] in 1707. Since then, it remained under the control local Gaur Kshatriyas until 1858 when it came under the rule of [[British Raj|British Crown]].<ref>{{Cite book|title = A Gazetteer of the Province of Oudh|last = Benett|first = William|publisher = Government of Oudh|year = 1878|location = Allahabad (India)}}</ref> | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
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==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
[[File:Road to Laharpur.JPG|thumb|279x279px|Major District Road (MDR) connecting Sitapur and Laharpur]] | [[File:Road to Laharpur.JPG|thumb|279x279px|Major District Road (MDR) connecting Sitapur and Laharpur]] | ||
{{As of| | {{As of|2011}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2011: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> the town is home to 50,080 souls. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%.The sex ratio of Laharpur Tehsil is 896, which means that for every 1,000 men, there are 896 women. | ||
It has an average literacy rate of 60.49%.Male literacy is 64.89%, and female literacy is 55.83%. About 19% of the population in town is under 6 years of age. | |||
==Economic activities == | ==Economic activities == | ||
The core business used to be weaving by local artisans mostly belonging to Muslim community but due to high cost of raw material and higher labor cost, this artisan based craft is on the verge of extinction. Laharpur used to be a hub of weaving and [[Zardozi]] work in past. However, in present the main businesses in Laharpur are timber and leather work. | The core business used to be weaving by local artisans mostly belonging to Muslim community but due to high cost of raw material and higher labor cost, this artisan based craft is on the verge of extinction. Laharpur used to be a hub of weaving and [[Zardozi]] work in past. However, in present the main businesses in Laharpur are timber and leather work. | ||
== Religious places == | == Religious places == | ||
It is famous for being the seat of Qalandaria Order of Sufism and the Dargah of saints Shah Alauddin Ahmad Chirminaposh Suharwardi, Shah Abdul Rahman Jaanbaaz Qalandar and Shah Maja Qalandar. | |||
It is famous for being the seat of Qalandaria Order of Sufism and the Dargah of saints Shah Alauddin Ahmad Chirminaposh Suharwardi, Shah Abdul Rahman Jaanbaaz Qalandar and Shah Maja Qalandar | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 18:14, 12 February 2026
Laharpur | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Motto: Spread goodness | |
  Laharpur Location in Uttar Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 27°43′N 80°54′E / 27.72°N 80.9°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Sitapur |
| Founded by | Firuz Shah Tughlaq |
| Elevation | 133 m (436 ft) |
| Population (2023) | |
| • Total | 84,000 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, Urdu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | |
Laharpur is a town, tehsil headquarter and a municipal board in Sitapur district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
History[edit | edit source]
The foundation of this town was laid by Emperor Firoz Shah Tughlaq (1351–1388 AD) in 1370 AD, while he was on his way to the shrine of Saiyyad Salar Masud Ghazi at Baharaich. At that time, he settled in some Kayastha and Muslim families. Around 1400, a local Hindu (Pasi) strongman, Lahori Pasi, took possession of it and changed its name from Tuglaqpur to Lahoripur, which became Laharpur due to usage. His descendants remained in possession of Laharpur for another 18 years or so. They were exterminated by a Muslim commander, Sheikh Tahir Gazi of Kannauj in 1418 AD. The town became an important urban center when Raja Todarmal, the finance minister of Emperor Akbar, reconstituted a new pargana of 765 villages with its administrative center at the town of Laharpur. Muslims ruled the town until the death of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in 1707, when, taking advantage of widespread anarchy across Mughal Empire, a local Gaur commander, Raja Chandar Sen invaded Sitapur in 1707. Since then, it remained under the control local Gaur Kshatriyas until 1858 when it came under the rule of British Crown.[1]
Geography[edit | edit source]
Laharpur is located at 27°43′N 80°54′E / 27.72°N 80.9°E.[2] It has an average elevation of 133 metres (436 feet).
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of 2011[update] India census,[3] the town is home to 50,080 souls. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%.The sex ratio of Laharpur Tehsil is 896, which means that for every 1,000 men, there are 896 women.
It has an average literacy rate of 60.49%.Male literacy is 64.89%, and female literacy is 55.83%. About 19% of the population in town is under 6 years of age.
Economic activities[edit | edit source]
The core business used to be weaving by local artisans mostly belonging to Muslim community but due to high cost of raw material and higher labor cost, this artisan based craft is on the verge of extinction. Laharpur used to be a hub of weaving and Zardozi work in past. However, in present the main businesses in Laharpur are timber and leather work.
Religious places[edit | edit source]
It is famous for being the seat of Qalandaria Order of Sufism and the Dargah of saints Shah Alauddin Ahmad Chirminaposh Suharwardi, Shah Abdul Rahman Jaanbaaz Qalandar and Shah Maja Qalandar.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Benett, William (1878). A Gazetteer of the Province of Oudh. Allahabad (India): Government of Oudh.
- ↑ "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Laharpur, India". www.fallingrain.com.
- ↑ "Census of India 2011: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.