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Shrawasti District
Shravasti district is one of the Districts of Uttar Pradesh, districts of the Uttar Pradesh States and territories of India, state of India, with Bhinga town as its district headquarters. Shravasti district is a part of Devipatan Division. According to Government of India, it is among the 121 minority concentrated districts in India. It is the fourth most backward district in India, according to the 2018 Niti Aayog ranking. It is the most poverty-stricken district in the country. History Shravasti, the north-eastern town of Uttar Pradesh, is located near the West Rapti River. This town is closely associated with the life of Gautama Buddha, who is believed to have spent 24 Chaturmases here. Age-old stupas, majestic viharas and several temples near the village of "Sahet-Mahet" establish Buddha's association with Shravasti. According to Nagarjuna, the city had a population of 900,000 in 5th century BCE and it even overshadowed Magadha (Mahajanapada), Magadha's capital, Rajgir. As ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Districts Of Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh, the most populous state in India, has 75 districts and 1 temporary district. These districts, most of which have populations above 12 lakhs, are grouped into 18 divisions for administrative convenience. The Maha Kumbh area of Prayagraj has been declared as the 76th district of the state by the Uttar Pradesh Government as of 2 December 2024. It is a temporary district. Area-wise listing of districts Demand for new Districts * Aonla District - Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister and MLA from Aonla Assembly constituency, Aonla, Dharampal Singh demanded new Aonla District to be carved out of Bareilly district, Bareilly District. * Farenda District - It is proposed to form this district by combining 3 tehsils of Gorakhpur and Maharajganj.https://www./s/www.india.com/hindi-news/uttar-pradesh/up-new-district-plan-farenda-may-be-76th-district-combining-3-tehsils-of-gorakhpur-and-maharajganj-7251011// See also * Divisions of Uttar Pradesh * List of RTO districts in India ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
