Happy TravellerWelcome to Sidhauli, a town located in the Sitapur district of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. This Ideal Notified Area Council (Nagar Panchayat) is situated in the Awadh region of eastern Uttar Pradesh and is a hidden gem waiting to be explored. With its rich history, stunning landscapes, and delicious local cuisine, Sidhauli is a must-visit destination for any traveler.
One of the main attractions of Sidhauli is the four-lane National Highway 24 that passes through the center of the town. This makes it easily accessible by road and rail to the state capital Lucknow, and to the national capital New Delhi. The town has a bus stop where most buses (public and private) plying on the Lucknow-Sitapur-Bareilly-Rampur-Moradabad-Delhi route stop for a while. It has a broad gauge railway station and a railway line between Sitapur Junction and Lucknow City Junction. The town has no aerodrome facility. The nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, in Lucknow.
Sidhauli has a rich history that dates back to ancient times. The name of the town, Sidhauli, comes from the Sanskrit words Siddhi (Power of attainment of the supreme) and Awali (Home). Accordingly, the name means Home of great Sages and Saints. Sidhauli borders on Naimisaranya, which has been one of the holiest places in Hinduism since ancient times. Many great saints and sages are reputed to have lived in the forests of this area. Copper age implements of 1500 bc to 1000 bc such as Axis, Rings, Celts, Daggers etc found in sidhauli area, who kept in state Memorial Lucknow. In 1942, during the Quit India Movement, Mahatma Gandhi came to Sidhauli. During this time, Tara Chand Maheshwery was an eminent and prominent Sidhauli leader who was very close to Gandhi.
The relief of the town is entirely flat, as are most other towns in the Ganges valley. There exists no prominent geomorphic feature. The river Sarayan, which meets the river Gomati further on, flows at distance of about 5 kilometers from the town. Because the town is located on alluvial soil, the water table in this region rarely falls below 50 feet. The town receives most of its rainfall during the South-West Monsoon. During the monsoon, the water table rises to 25–30 feet.
As of 2011, according to the Indian census, Sidhauli had a population of 569,117. Males constitute 52.98% of the population and females 47.01%. Sidhauli has an average literacy rate of 53.63%, lower than the national average of 74.04%: male literacy is 62.14%, and female literacy is only 44.04%. In Sidhauli, 16.34% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Sidhauli is the Headquarters of Tehsil Sidhauli and Sidhauli Community Development Block. Sidhauli Block comprises 306 Gram Panchayats. Sidhuli Town is a notified area with 14 wards. Ward Number 1. Bahadurpur Ward Number 2. Tulsi Nagar Ward Number 3. Narottam Nagar South Ward Number 4. Sant Nagar East Ward Number 5. Sant Nagar West Ward Number 6. Bazar Ward Number 7. Gandhinagar north Ward Number 8. Siddheshwar Nagar ward Number 9. Gandhinagar South ward Number 10. Prem Nagar North Ward Number 11. Narottam Nagar North Ward Number 12. Prem Nagar South Ward Number 13. Vivek Nagar Ward Number 14. Govind Nagar.
The town has a well-equipped government-run community health center or rural hospital. Apart from the community health center, there are several private clinics, hospitals, and nursing homes. There are several primary, secondary, and senior secondary schools which provide education through Hindi, English, and Urdu. Gandhi Postgraduate (PG) College is a renowned college located along National Highway 24.
Sidhauli is also a great place to indulge in some delicious local cuisine. Some of the must-try dishes include kebabs, biryani, and chaat. The town is covered by mobile telephone and internet services (4G services) provided by several public and private telecommunication companies.
In conclusion, Sidhauli is a hidden gem waiting to be explored. With its rich history, stunning landscapes, and delicious local cuisine, it is a must-visit destination for any traveler. So pack your bags and head to Sidhauli for an unforgettable experience!
== See also ==
Hargovind Bhargava
Manish Rawat
Sidhauli, Darbhanga
== Filmography ==
The film Pyar Mein Thoda Twist was shot in Paisiya village in Sidhauli. The film was produced by Manju Bharti and co-producers Vijay Singh Bhadauria, Ajita Bhadauria and Noor Fatima along with director Partho Ghosh. Film music director is famous singer Bappi Lahrai. Film Lafange Nawab & Khajuraho Dreams were also shot in manva teela.
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