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<!-- See [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Indian cities]] for details -->{{Infobox settlement | <!-- See [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Indian cities]] for details -->{{Infobox settlement | ||
| name | | name = Mainpuri | ||
| native_name | | native_name = मैनपुरी | ||
| settlement_type | | settlement_type = City | ||
| image_alt | | image_alt = A street in Mainpuri town | ||
| image_caption | | image_caption = | ||
| nickname | | nickname = | ||
| map_alt | | map_alt = | ||
| map_caption | | map_caption = | ||
| pushpin_map | | pushpin_map = India Uttar Pradesh | ||
| pushpin_label_position | | pushpin_label_position = right | ||
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| coordinates | | coordinates = {{coord|27.23|N|79.02|E|display=inline,title}} | ||
| subdivision_type | | subdivision_type = Country | ||
| subdivision_name | | subdivision_name = {{flag|India}} | ||
| subdivision_type1 | | subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] | ||
| subdivision_type2 | | subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | ||
| subdivision_name1 | | subdivision_name1 = [[Uttar Pradesh]] | ||
| subdivision_name2 | | subdivision_name2 = [[Mainpuri district|Mainpuri]] | ||
| established_title | | established_title = <!-- Established --> | ||
| established_date | | established_date = | ||
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| named_for | | government_type = | ||
| government_type | | governing_body = | ||
| governing_body | | leader_title = [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] | ||
| leader_title | | leader_name = shri Jay Veer Singh Thakur <ref>[http://www.upvidhansabhaproceedings.gov.in/web/guest/member?memberId=19862 "Mainpuri MLA"]</ref> | ||
| leader_name | | unit_pref = Metric | ||
| unit_pref | | area_footnotes = | ||
| area_footnotes | | area_total_km2 = | ||
| area_total_km2 | | area_rank = | ||
| area_rank | | elevation_footnotes = | ||
| elevation_footnotes | | elevation_m = 153 | ||
| elevation_m | | population_total = 133078 | ||
| population_total | | population_as_of = 2011 | ||
| population_as_of | | population_footnotes = | ||
| population_footnotes | | population_density_km2 = auto | ||
| population_density_km2 | | population_rank = | ||
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| population_demonym | | demographics_type1 = Languages | ||
| demographics_type1 | | demographics1_title1 = Official | ||
| demographics1_title1 | | timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | ||
| timezone1 | | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | ||
| utc_offset1 | | postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] | ||
| postal_code_type | | postal_code = 205001 | ||
| postal_code | | area_code = 05672 | ||
| area_code | | area_code_type = Telephone code | ||
| area_code_type | | registration_plate = UP-84 | ||
| registration_plate | | website = {{URL|https://mainpuri.nic.in/}} | ||
| website | | demographics1_info1 = [[Hindi language|Hindi]] | ||
| demographics1_info1 | | Member of Parliament = Mulayam Singh Yadav | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Mainpuri''' is a city in [[Mainpuri district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Uttar Pradesh]]. It is the administrative headquarters of Mainpuri district and is situated to the north-east of [[Agra]] and is 270 km from [[New Delhi]].<ref>http://www.mustseeindia.com/how-to-reach/from-delhi-to-mainpuri</ref> Mainpuri forms part of the ancient legendary region of [[Lord Krishna]]'s land called [[Braj]].<ref name="subodhk">{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=FUjzWFsz5fwC&q=braj+mainpuri&pg=PA3432 | title=The Indian Encyclopaedia: India (Central Provinces)-Indology | publisher=Genesis Publishing Pvt Ltd | author=Subodh Kapoor | year=2002 | pages=3432 | isbn=9788177552683}}</ref> | '''Mainpuri''' is a city in [[Mainpuri district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Uttar Pradesh]]. It is the administrative headquarters of Mainpuri district and is situated to the north-east of [[Agra]] and is 270 km from [[New Delhi]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mustseeindia.com/how-to-reach/from-delhi-to-mainpuri |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110130065444/http://www.mustseeindia.com/how-to-reach/from-delhi-to-mainpuri |archive-date=30 January 2011 |title=DELHI to MAINPURI, Train, Bus from Delhi to Mainpuri, fare, timings}}</ref> Mainpuri forms part of the ancient legendary region of [[Lord Krishna]]'s land called [[Braj]].<ref name="subodhk">{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=FUjzWFsz5fwC&q=braj+mainpuri&pg=PA3432 | title=The Indian Encyclopaedia: India (Central Provinces)-Indology | publisher=Genesis Publishing Pvt Ltd | author=Subodh Kapoor | year=2002 | pages=3432 | isbn=9788177552683}}</ref> | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
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As per provisional data from the 2011 census, Mainpuri urban agglomeration had a population of 133,078, of which males were 69,788 and females were 63,290. The literacy rate was 85.66 per cent.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_3_PR_UA_Citiees_1Lakh_and_Above.pdf | title = Urban Agglomerations/Cities having population 1 lakh and above |work= Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011 | publisher = |accessdate = 2012-07-07 }}</ref> | As per provisional data from the 2011 census, Mainpuri urban agglomeration had a population of 133,078, of which males were 69,788 and females were 63,290. The literacy rate was 85.66 per cent.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_3_PR_UA_Citiees_1Lakh_and_Above.pdf | title = Urban Agglomerations/Cities having population 1 lakh and above |work= Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011 | publisher = |accessdate = 2012-07-07 }}</ref> | ||
In Mainpuri District the total population is 12.3 lakh ({{Lakh|12.3}}) in which voters for [[Yadav]] constitute 3 lakh ({{Lakh|3}}), followed by [[Rajput]] with 2.6 lakh ({{Lakh|2.6}}) and 2 lakh ({{Lakh|2}}) Jatav and other.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140824043059/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/mulayam-trying-hard-to-recapture-west-up/article1-1255487.aspx Hindustan Times]</ref> | In Mainpuri District the total population is 12.3 lakh ({{Lakh|12.3}}) in which voters for [[Yadav]] constitute 3 lakh ({{Lakh|3}}), followed by [[Lodhi Rajput]] with 2.6 lakh ({{Lakh|2.6}}) and 2 lakh ({{Lakh|2}}) Jatav and other.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140824043059/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/mulayam-trying-hard-to-recapture-west-up/article1-1255487.aspx Hindustan Times]</ref> | ||
{{As of|2001|alt=As of the 2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Mainpuri had a population of 89,535. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. In Mainpuri, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age. [[Kannauji]] and [[Braj Bhasha]] are used in day-to-day communication. | {{As of|2001|alt=As of the 2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Mainpuri had a population of 89,535. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. In Mainpuri, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age. [[Kannauji]] and [[Braj Bhasha]] are used in day-to-day communication. | ||
==Notable temples== | ==Notable temples== | ||
There are several ancient and well-known Hindu temples in the city. These include Sheetla Devi Temple which hosts a 20-day rural exhibition-cum-trade fair every year in March/April. Bhimsen Mandir is an ancient Shiva temple and Falahari Ashram situated on Jyoti-Devi Road has very a rare statue of the goddess [[Durga]] with 18 arms. Another ancient Shiv temple is Chandeshwar Mandir situated on Chandeshwar Road. Also located on Devi Road are the twin Shiv temples of Kale Mahadev and Shweat Mahadev. Hanuman Temple situated on old Tehsil Road is visited by thousands on Tuesdays and Saturdays.{{Citation needed|date=June 2010}} | |||
==Industry== | ==Industry== | ||
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Attractions include the parks Phoolbagh and Lohia Park. Phoolbagh is situated at Jail Chauraha while Lohia Park is situated at District Collectorate. Both have green lawns and fountains. | Attractions include the parks Phoolbagh and Lohia Park. Phoolbagh is situated at Jail Chauraha while Lohia Park is situated at District Collectorate. Both have green lawns and fountains. | ||
Mainpuri is also known for the [[sarus crane]] (''[[Grus antigone]]''). This bird, called ''krouncha'' in India, is revered as a symbol of marital fidelity and is celebrated in myth and legend.{{Citation needed|date=January 2010}} There are estimated to be 8,000-10,000 sarus cranes in India. Two-thirds of its population resides in the | Mainpuri is also known for the [[sarus crane]] (''[[Grus antigone]]''). This bird, called ''krouncha'' in India, is revered as a symbol of marital fidelity and is celebrated in myth and legend.{{Citation needed|date=January 2010}} There are estimated to be 8,000-10,000 sarus cranes in India. Two-thirds of its population resides in the villages Harwai,Andani of Karhal. | ||
Another place of interest in the Mainpuri District is the [[Saman Bird Sanctuary]]. The [[Siberian crane]] comes here in its migration cycle and stays for 3–4 months from November to February. Part-time wildlife photographer Mr. Shashank Raghav has contributed his photos to depict the wildlife of the Mainpuri District, especially the different species of birds which can be found in nearby areas of the Saman Bird Sanctuary within the Mainpuri district. | Another place of interest in the Mainpuri District is the [[Saman Bird Sanctuary]]. The [[Siberian crane]] comes here in its migration cycle and stays for 3–4 months from November to February. Part-time wildlife photographer Mr. Shashank Raghav has contributed his photos to depict the wildlife of the Mainpuri District, especially the different species of birds which can be found in nearby areas of the Saman Bird Sanctuary within the Mainpuri district. | ||
==Villages== | |||
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*[[Aryapur Khera, Mainpuri|Aryapur Khera]] | |||
*Pusaina near Diwani | |||
Jagatpur | |||
Rampura | |||
Bhogaon | |||
Ganeshpura | |||
==Health care== | ==Health care== | ||
The district hospital is called Maharaja Tej Singh Jila Chikitsalya | The district hospital is called Maharaja Tej Singh Jila Chikitsalya. Mainpuri Janch Kendra is a Registered Pathology in the district in the fields of biotechnology and biochemistry. Mainpuri District has a very high number of cancer patients due to consumption of ''kapuri'' ([[camphor]]) flavoured tobacco.{{Citation needed|date=January 2010}} | ||
==Engineering College== | ==Engineering College== | ||