Sant Kabir Nagar district, Administrative district in Uttar Pradesh, India
Description
Sant Kabir Nagar is an administrative district in Uttar Pradesh where Khalilabad serves as the headquarters. The region is organized into three main administrative divisions: Khalilabad, Mehdawal, and Ghanghata.
History
The district was created in 1997 after being separated from Basti district and received its name from the 15th-century poet Sant Kabir Das. This naming honors an important figure in Indian poetry and philosophical thought.
Culture
The population speaks Bhojpuri, Hindi, and Urdu in daily life, with Hindu and Muslim communities living alongside each other. This linguistic diversity shapes local traditions and everyday interactions.
Practical
National Highway 28 connects this district to major regions, making travel convenient. This main road provides good access to the administrative headquarters and surrounding areas.
Did you know?
The town of Maghar holds spiritual significance as the place where Sant Kabir Das, the revered poet and philosopher, spent his final years. This connection makes it a destination for those interested in Indian poetry and spiritual history.
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