Katra Gulab Singh

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Katra Gulab Singh (कटरा गुलाब सिंह)
Sardar Patel's statue at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Chowk in Katra Gulab Singh, Pratapgarh
Katra Gulab Singh Location of Katra Gulab Singh in Uttar Pradesh
Coordinates: 25°54′58″N 81°51′39″E / 25.9161°N 81.86074°E / 25.9161; 81.86074Coordinates: 25°54′58″N 81°51′39″E / 25.9161°N 81.86074°E / 25.9161; 81.86074
Country	India
State	Uttar Pradesh
District	Pratapgarh
Government
• Type	Gram Panchayat
• Village Chief	Shriram Pasi
• BDC	Shailendra Agrahari alias Munna
Elevation	110 m (360 ft)
Time zone	Indian Standard Time (UTC+5:30)
Postal Code	230146
Telephone Code	05342
Vehicle Registration	UP 72
Website	Katra Gulab Singh

Katra Gulab Singh is a town and regional market in Pratapgarh district of Uttar Pradesh state of India. It is about 30 km away from the Pratapgarh headquarter. It is a town with all the basic faciities with good streets.

History

The Katra Gulab singh is very rich in glorious past.Freedom of movement during the years of 1857 mutiny Taraul.First great revolution in the Indian Mutiny of 1857 to the Amar Shaheed Babu Gulab Singh who sacrificed his all, history will always remember. War Citaon take every year at the fair, the rest of those who die on country will mark determination to preserve in the chest area today Babu Gulab Singh of the people that were in their area.Babu Gulab Singh had delivered six of the British army. Allahabad from Lucknow for the Suppression of the British soldiers were revolutionaries. Then with his private army Mandhata area near village Katra Gulab Singh Bakulahi pitched battle on the river and had killed many Englishmen. Bakulahi the water was red with the blood of British rulers. The British army was forced to return. Although many of his soldiers in the battle at Fort Continental soldiers had gunned down and his Queen. Babu Gulab Singh was seriously injured in the encounter. Lack of appropriate treatment are gaining momentum in the third day the immortal. On the people of today are proud of their brave warriors. His name was inhabited Katra Gulab Singh, the market still feel his shadow.

Geography

Bakulahi River flows through Katra Gulab Singh, Pratapgarh

Katra Gulab Singh is located at 25°54′58″N 81°51′39″E / 25.9161°N 81.86074°E / 25.9161; 81.86074^[1] The town is situated on the bank of Bakulahi River.

Tourism

Bhayaharan nath Dham

Bhayaharan nath Dham Temple is one of the important tourism destination of country.Bhayaharan Nath Dham is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, situated in the village of Katra Gulab Singh, on the banks of Bakulahi River. The temple enshrines a Shivling and it is believed that this Shivling was set up by the Pandavas at this place. As per legends, the Shivling of Bhayaharan Nath was established by Bhima, after killing the demon Bakasura.To visit the historic temple,devotees come from every corner of the country.

Surya Mandir

Ancient Surya Temple, situated 10 kilometers from here Mandhata block and few meters away from the famous shrine Bhayaharan Nath Dham.There is idol of Sun,Lord Buddha, Shivling and other ruins of ancient stone in Surya mandir. It is said that Buddhist refugees came here. Historical terms, these temples is very important.

Bakulahi Ghat

The bank of River bakulahi is beautifully founded in Katra gulab singh. The Bakulahi is an important and holy river flows through town.the river is shortly mentioned in many Ved specially in Valmiki Ramayana.

Education Institutes

Amar Janta Intermediate College, Katra Gulab Singh, Pratapgarh

Amar Janta Inter Mediate College
Baba Sarvjeet Smarak Giri Memorial Inter Mediate College
Hind Convent Public School
Jauhar Modern English School
A.T.S. Academy
Saraswati Vidya Mandir
Saray Bhoopati Primary School
Middle Junior High School
Bhimrao Ambedkar High School and Coolege,Tarual
Shri om Sai Computer Education and Training Center
Sri Sri Ravi Sankar Gyan Mandir (Library)

Transport

Katra gulab singh is connected by railway with Allahabad, Lucknow, Kanpur, Delhi and many more North Indian cities. Jethwara and Mau Aima is nearest railway station of the town, both are 12 kilometer distance from the Katra Gulab Singh.

Gallery

Milestone shows distance about Katra Gulab Singh
An entrance to Katra Gulab Singh
Bakulahi River, Katra Gulab Singh
Bakulahi Bridge, Katra Gulab Singh

References

↑ India Mapia, Katra Gulab Singh

External links

v t e Cities and towns in Pratapgarh district

Pratapgarh	Antu Atheha Bela Pratapgarh Benti Bhadri Derwa Katra Gulab Singh Katra Medniganj Kalakankar Kunda Mandhata Manikpur Patti Lalganj Ajhara Sadar Vishwanathganj Pratapgarh

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