Orai

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  ?Orai
Uttar Pradesh • India
Map indicating the location of Orai
Location of Orai
 Orai 
Coordinates: 25°59′N 79°28′E / 25.98, 79.47
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Area
• Elevation
• 131 m (430 ft)
District(s) Jalaun
Population 139,444 (2001)

Coordinates: 25°59′N 79°28′E / 25.98, 79.47 Orai is a city and a municipal board in Jalaun district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is the district headquarter for Jalaun District which is part of Jhansi division.

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.

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[edit] History

The city of Orai is believed to be named after a sage Rishi Uddhalak and was earlier known as Uddhalak Nagari.

[edit] Geography

Orai is located at 25.98° N 79.47° E[1]. It has an average elevation of 131 metres (429 feet).

[edit] Climate

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

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census[2], Orai had a population of 139,444. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Orai has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 65.38%. Male literacy is 76%, and female literacy is 62%. In Orai, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] Location

Orai is located midway between the cities of 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.

[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

  • Balghar Inter College
  • Dayanand Public School RamNagar
  • Mizpah Christian School, Jhansi Road
  • Ramshree Devi Public School, Rajendra Nagar
  • Gurukulum
  • Saraswati Vidya Mandir
  • Saraswati Sishu Mandir
  • Sanatan Dharm Inter College
  • Dayanand Anglo Vedic Inter College (DAV)
  • Vetrawati Inter College Jaisari kalan
  • Janta Inter College
  • B C H Mission School
  • Maharashi Vidya Mandir
  • Radha Krishna Junior Highschool
  • Government Inter College
  • Government Girls Inter collge
  • El Dorado Public School
  • S.R. inter College
  • Gandhi Inter College
  • Sarvodaya Inter College
  • Islamiya Inter College
  • Aldrich Public School
  • Vinayak Academy
  • Jawahar Navodaya Vidalaya
  • Orai Public School
  • Gandhi Public School
  • Glacier Convent School
  • Dolls Delight Public School
  • Orai Medical College

[edit] Colleges

  • Dayanand Vedic Degree College Orai (D.V.C)
  • Gandhi Degree College (G.D.C.)
  • Sanatan Dharm Girls Degree College (S.D.G.D.C.)
  • Lohia Institute of Technology (L.I.T)
  • S.V.M Inter College
  • Balghar Inter College
  • S.R. Degree College
  • Shaheed Bhagat Singh Degree College
  • Karsaan Degree College
  • Banshidhar Mahavidhyalya
  • Sangeet mahavidhyalya
  • Orai I.T.I.
  • Navoday College
  • Orai Polytechnique

[edit] Gurudawaras,Temples and Mosque

  • Mansan Mata Mandir, Tilak Nagar
  • Gurudawara Singh sabha, Rath Road
  • Radha Krisna Madir, Galla Mandi
  • Sankata Mata Mandir, Rath Road
  • Thadeshwari Mandir
  • Sankat Mochan Mandir
  • Hulki Mata Mandir
  • Badi Mata Mandir
  • Sheetla Mata Mandir
  • Badi Masjid, Azad Nagar
  • Jama Masjid, Ballabh Nagar
  • Amar Jyoti Niwas -State Bank Colony Rajendra Nagar - A small church for Roman Catholics since 1995
  • Shiv Mandir, Shanti Nagar
  • Tri Mandir, Kurmi Colony

[edit] Famous For

  • Gulab Jamuns sold at the Orai Railway Station are well known in the region.
  • Historical Place in Orai is Mahil Talab which was constructed by Raja Mahil.
  • Ramkund is best place for recreation.

[edit] Hotels , Restaurants and Cinema Hall

  • Jaiswal Tower
  • Tulsidham Marriege Hall, New Patel Nagar
  • Shanti Palace
  • Hotel Regency
  • Anuradha Palace Cinema Hall
  • Archna Palace Cinema Hall
  • Krishna Talkies, Orai
  • Southindian dishes in front of Kotwali
  • Avadh Complex, Jhansi Road
  • Dantre Hotel
  • Balle Sardar Ka Hotel

[edit] Transportation

  • Regular trains and buses for Orai are available from Jhansi and Kanpur. Nearest commercial airport is at Lucknow (180 km). Private taxis to Orai are also available from all the above mentioned cities.
  • Rikshaws (three wheeled pedal carts) are the main means of transport within the city. Vikram Tempos (diesel-powered three wheelers) are also available from some locations in the city for commute to nearby villages and the industrial area.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Orai
  2. ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.

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