Gola Gokaran Nath
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| ?Gola Gokaran Nath गोला गोकर्ण नाथ Uttar Pradesh • India |
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| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation |
6 km² (2 sq mi) • 500 m (1,640 ft) |
| District(s) | Lakhimpur Kheri District |
| Population • Density |
53,832 (2001) • 8,972 /km² (23,237 /sq mi) |
| Codes • Pincode • Telephone • Vehicle |
• 262802 • +05876 • UP 31 |
Gola Gokaran Nath (Devanāgarī: गोला गोकर्ण नाथ) is a small town with a rather dense population in Lakhimpur Kheri District of Uttar Pradesh. Gola Gokran Nath is famous for its Shiva Temple and BHL sugar Mill. Gola Gokaran Nath is also called "CHOTTI KASHI”.
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[edit] History
During the famous war of Ramayana in Treta Yug Ravana pleased Lord Shiva with his penance so that he could win the war against Lord Rama. Lord Shiva took the shape of a Shiv-ling and directed him to install that Shiva-ling in Lanka. But Lord Shiva put the condition that Shiv-Ling should not be put on the Earth on its way to Lanka. But on the way back, Ravana had to give the Shiva-ling to a shepherd to attend nature's call. Shiva increased the weight of the Shiva-ling so the shephard had to give up and put the ling on the ground. This made Ravana very angry as he understood the trickery of Lord Shiva. Ravana understood that Lord Shiva did not want the Ling to be carried to Lanka and let Ravana win the war. Enraged Ravana pressed the Ling with his thumb resulting in an impression which looked like a cow's ear (गौ-कर्ण). It is on this basis that the place was named Gola Gokaran Nath.
[edit] Location
Gola Gokran Nath is situated at 28.08° N 80.47° E. Gola Gokran Nath is a small town situated at the banks of Sarayan river. It is surrounded by dense tropical forest. It is second biggest town of Lakhimpur Kheri district. (Location in WikiMapia [1] )
[edit] Industry
Gola is home to one of the biggest Sugar Mills in India. It has sugar capacity of 13,000 tcd and distillery capacity of 85 klpd. Bajaj Hindustan Sugar Mill is situated in the northern part of the town. Gola is also famous for the cottage industries producing incense sticks.
[edit] Language
Main languages spoken here are Hindi and Awadhi (a dialect of Hindi). Migrant population speaks Punjabi.
[edit] Important statistics
As of 2001 India census, Gola Gokaran Nath had a population of 53,832. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Gola Gokaran Nath has an average literacy rate of 68%: male literacy is 73%, and female literacy is 62%. 14% of the population is under 6 years of age. Area is 6 km² approximately.
[edit] Climate
The climate is very hot (32°-42°C)in the summers(June-August). Being located in the Tarai region of Himalayas, it is not so hot as the other towns in North India. Winters are very cold (4°-17°C).
[edit] Historical places
Gola Gokran Nath is famous for its historical Shiva Temple. Baba BhootNath Mandir is situated near C.G.N.(PG)College at Lakhimpur Road.
[edit] Education
There are many schools in Gola Gokran Nath. Saraswati Vidhya Mandir and St. John's College are the most famous educational institutions. Other schools are Sarasvati Vidya Niketan, Krishak Samaj Inter College, Public Inter College, Ram Janki VM IC and Guru Nanak Girls Inter College.
