Orai

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MAP: Top View Orai is a city in the state of Uttar Pradesh, in northern India. The district headquarters for Jalaun District are housed in Orai. The city lies midway between the cities of Kanpur and Jhansi on National Highway 25.

Because of its proximity to Industrial city kanpur, This city has already seen a good growth in Industrial area and going forwad to become an industrial hub after Kanpur.

City has historical value because of its location which is between Jhansi, Mahoba and Kalpi.

1 History
2 Altitude
3 Climate
4 Location
5 Connectivity
6 Education
- 6.1 Schools
- 6.2 Colleges

[edit] History

The city of Orai was named after the sage Rishi Uddhalak and was earlier known as Uddhalak Nagari.

[edit] Altitude

429 feet above see level

[edit] Climate

This place has a composite climate (very hot during summers and very cold during winters). Relative humidity remains about 40-50%.

[edit] Location

Orai is located midway between kanpur and jhansi and lies on National Highway 25 which is soon going to be a part of East-West corridor of the NHAI Project.Its exact position is defined by 26 degree north latitude and 79 degree east longitude

[edit] Connectivity

Orai is well connected by road and rail.Several express and superfast trains running from kanpur and Lucknow towards the southern,central and western parts of the country pass through Orai.A large number of government and private buses connect the city to the major towns and cities of UP as well as those of other neighbouring states.Chakeri is the nearest airport connecting Delhi and Lucknow.