My District Kushinagar

Kushinagar, located in the northeastern part of Uttar Pradesh, is a significant historical and religious site. Here are some key points about Kushinagar:

1. Name Change:

2. The town of Kasia Bazar was officially renamed Kushinagar. It is a Buddhist pilgrimage site known for being the place where Gautam Buddha achieved Mahaparinirvana, which is his final departure from the earthly life.

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4. Geographical Location:

5. Kushinagar is situated on National Highway 28, approximately 50 kilometers east of Gorakhpur. It is located in the northeastern marginal area of Uttar Pradesh, and it marks the boundary between Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, with Bihar starting about 20 kilometers east of Kushinagar.

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7. Buddhist Temples:

8. Kushinagar is home to several beautiful Buddhist temples, making it a popular international tourist destination. Buddhists from around the world visit this town for pilgrimage and exploration.

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10. Education:

11. The town has educational institutions like Buddha Postgraduate Colleges, Buddha Intermediate College, and various small schools. The primary language spoken in the area is Bhojpuri.

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13. Agriculture:

14. The economy of the region primarily relies on agriculture, with main crops including wheat, paddy (rice), and sugarcane

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16. Buddha Purnima Fair:

17. Kushinagar hosts a month-long fair on the occasion of Buddha Purnima. This event is marked by various rituals, pujas (religious ceremonies), and temple visits. While the shrine is related to Gautam Buddha, the local population may have different religious beliefs.

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19. Administrative Division:

20. Kushinagar district belongs to the Gorakhpur division. The administrative division within the district is centered in Padrauna.

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22. Population:

23. As of the 2011 census, the total area of Kushinagar district is 2,873.5 square kilometers, with a population of 3,560,830. The literacy rate in the district is 67.66 percent, and the sex ratio is 955 (i.e., 955 females per 1,000 males).

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25. Political Representation:

26. Kushinagar is a Lok Sabha (parliamentary) constituency with seven Assembly constituencies: Khida, Ramkola, Hata, Kasia, Padrauna, and TamakhiRaj.

27. My post and village is karamaini premwalia

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29. Tehsils and Blocks:

30. The district is divided into six tehsils - Padrauna, Kushinagar, Hatta, Tamkihiraj, Khida, and Kaptanganj. Additionally, there are 14 blocks - Padrauna, Bishanpura, Kushinagar, Hata, Motichak, Saverhi, Nebula, Narangia, Khida, Dudhi, FazilNagar, Sukrauli, Kaptanganj, and Ramkola. The district comprises 1,447 villages.

Kushinagar holds immense historical and cultural significance, drawing visitors and pilgrims from various parts of the world due to its association with the life and teachings of Gautam Buddha.

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Pankaj sharma