Govindpura

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Govindpura
Country: India
Official Name: Govindpura
Population: 250,000
Latitude: 23°14'34"N
Longitude: 77°26'52"E
Post Town: Govindpura
Postcode District: Bhopal
Dial Code: 0755

Govindpura is a town in Bhopal, India, in the BHEL township in the city of Bhopal.

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[edit] Etymology

In Sanskrit, Govindpura means the place of Govind, one of the names of Lord Krishna, a Hindu deity.

[edit] Points of interest

[edit] Restaurants

Govindpura doesn't have any fancy restaurants but roadside dhabas and small eating places are very popular.

[edit] Schools

[edit] Getting there and orientation

The easiest way to get to Govindpura is to one of the private buses that run in Bhopal. Auto rickshaws are also very popular mode of transport.

[edit] Industrial estate

Govindpura has a sprawling industrial estate that comprises mainly ancillary industries to BHEL