Orai

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MAP: Top View Orai is a city in the state of Uttar Pradesh, in northern India, it is the district headquarter for Jalaun District. 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.

Contents 1 History 2 Altitude 3 Climate 4 Location 5 Connectivity 6 Education 6.1 Schools 6.2 Colleges 7 Temples 8 Famous For 9 Also Famous For 10 Hotels and Restaurants 11 Transportation

[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 sea 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.

[edit] Education

[edit] Schools

• Dayanand Public School Orai (An Icon in Education field )
• Sanatan Dharm Inter College Orai
• D A V Orai
• Saraswati Vidya Mandir Orai
• Saraswati Sishu mandir Orai
• Vetrawati Inter College Jaisari kalan Orai
• Janta Inter College orai
• B C H Mission School Orai
• Maharashi Vidya Mandir Orai
• Radha Krishna Junior Highschool Orai
• Government Inter College
• Girl Government Inter collge
• El Dorado Inter College
• S.R. inter College
• Gandhi Inter College
• Sarvodaya Inter College
• Mizpah school, Ram Nagar Orai Principal Ms. SELVI DANIEL, BA BEd
• Islamiya Inter College

[edit] Colleges

• Dayanand Vedic Degree College orai
• Gandhi Degree Collge O
• sanatan degree college
• an engineering college
• a medical coll. is under construction

[edit] Temples

• Radha Krisna Madir, Galla Mandi Orai
• Sankata Mata Mandir, Rath Road Orai
• Thadeshwari Mandir, Orai
• Sankat Mochan Mandir, Orai
• Hulki Mata Mandir, Orai
• Badi Mata Mandir, Orai

[edit] Famous For

• Orai is famous all over India for delicious Gulab Jamuns.
• Historical Place in Orai is Mahil Talab which was made Raja Mahil
• One of the best Anaj Mandi in U.P.

[edit] Also Famous For

• Lalji ki chat and paani-puri.
• Adda Mandir ki Gujia.
• in the morning Lalman ki Jalebi.

[edit] Hotels and Restaurants

• Jaiswal Tower, Orai
• Shanti Palace, Orai

[edit] Transportation

• Rikshaw is the only mean of transport within the city.

Coordinates: 25°59′N, 79°28′E