Uttar Pradesh is the fourth largest state of India, which is spread over 240,928 square kilometers. This state covers 7.33 percent of India's total area. UP is the most populous state of India. In the year 2011, the population was recorded as 19 crore 98 lakh 12 thousand 341, which was about 16.5 percent of the whole population of India. However, now the population here has crossed 24 crores.
Each district of Uttar Pradesh has its specialty, which is world-famous for different reasons. Do you know which district of Uttar Pradesh is also known as Rishi Bhoomi, if not, then through this article we will know about it.
Total districts of Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is the state with the most districts in India. At present, there are a total of 75 districts, which fall into 18 divisions. These divisions fall into a total of four divisions(Sambhags), which are Bundelkhand, Western Uttar Pradesh, Central Uttar Pradesh and Purvanchal. There are a total of 351 tehsils and 826 community development blocks. Also, there are 437 Nagar Panchayats, 198 Nagar Palika Parishads (according to 2018 data), 5 Special Area Development Authorities and 17 Municipal Corporations.
The largest and smallest districts of Uttar Pradesh
Talking about the largest district of Uttar Pradesh, it is Lakhimpur Kheri district, which is spread over 7680 square kilometers. Whereas, the smallest district is Hapur, which is spread over 660 square kilometers. Lakhimpur Kheri district is known for the famous Frog Temple, while Hapur city is also famous as a Steel City.
Four districts of four directions of Uttar Pradesh
The easternmost district of Uttar Pradesh is Balia. The northernmost district is Saharanpur, the southernmost district is Sonbhadra and the westernmost district is Shamli.
Which district is called Rishi Bhoomi?
Now, the question is which district do we know as Rishi Bhoomi, so let us tell you that we also know Bahraich district as Rishi Bhoomi. Some days ago, Bahraich district was in the news, where Operation Bhediya was launched by the state government against the terror of wolves.
Why is it called Rishi Bhoomi?
According to the official website of Bahraich district, 'It was also said to be a part of Gandharva forest. Even today, several hundred square kilometers of the northeastern region of the district is covered with forest. It is said that Brahma Ji developed this forest-covered area as a place of worship for sages and sadhus. Therefore this place is known as "Bahraich".' In such a situation, it is also called Rishi Bhoomi.
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