Happy TravellerWelcome to Zaidpur, a quaint town located in the Barabanki district of Uttar Pradesh, India. Despite its small size, Zaidpur offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history, and vibrant culture that is sure to captivate any traveler. Let’s take a closer look at what this charming town has to offer.
Geography:
Zaidpur village covers approximately 3 km2 of non-mountainous terrain.
Location:
Zaidpur lies at 26.83°N 81.33°E / 26.83; 81.33 in India’s northeast. Its nearest service center is Nawabganj, approximately 20 km to the northwest, and its nearest city is Lucknow, approximately 30 km to the west. Faizabad is further away to the east. Delhi and Agra lie to the west. The border with Nepal lies approximately 150 km to the northeast. Zaidpur’s elevation is 109 meters (357 feet).
Transport:
Zaidpur lies on state highway 13. The nearest passenger airport is the Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport at Lucknow, 60.2 kilometers (37.4 mi) from Zaidpur.
Hydrology:
Derivatives of the Ganga river and Gomti River, local rain in wet months, and wells supply water to Zaidpur.
Climate:
July is the wettest month in Zaidpur with an average of 22 rain days and average monthly precipitation of 237mm. The wet season is between May and September. The hottest month is May with an average high temperature of 40 °C. The coldest month is January with an average low temperature of 8 °C.
Demographics:
The Zaidpur Nagar Panchayat has a population of 34,443, of which 17,747 are males while 16,696 are females as per the report released by the 2011 Census of India. The population of children with the age of 0-6 is 5614, which is 16.30% of the total population of Zaidpur (NP). In Zaidpur Nagar Panchayat, the female sex ratio is 941 against the state average of 912. Moreover, the child sex ratio in Zaidpur is around 982 compared to the Uttar Pradesh state average of 902. The literacy rate of Zaidpur city is 49.50% lower than the state average of 67.68%. In Zaidpur, male literacy is around 55.67% while female literacy rate is 42.89%. Muslims form 81.89% of the total population. The remaining population is overwhelmingly Hindu.
Economy:
Due to unemployment, people of this town are compelled to work in metropolitan cities. A substantial number of people work in the government sector. Enterprises in Zaidpur include a postal service; bank; school; an LPG gas agency; sugar cane farming equipment sales; winnowing fan sales; cinema halls; medical services; and small-scale textile manufacturing and hub for export quality handloom products and produced a lot of exporters, scarves, and cotton stoles from a tradition of hand-loom weaving).
In conclusion, Zaidpur may be a small town, but it has a lot to offer. From its stunning natural beauty to its rich cultural heritage, there is something for everyone in this hidden gem of Uttar Pradesh. So why not plan a visit to Zaidpur and experience the magic for yourself?
