Kaushambi district

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Kaushambi district, Administrative district in Prayagraj region, India

Kaushambi district covers 1,903 square kilometers along the north bank of Yamuna River, located 55 kilometers southwest of Prayagraj city.

The district contains remnants of an Ashoka pillar with Pali inscriptions, marking its connection to the ancient Vatsa Mahajanapada kingdom.

Hindi speakers constitute 98 percent of the population, with Hinduism and Islam representing the main religious practices in the district.

The district headquarters at Manjhanpur provides administrative services through offices of the District Magistrate and Superintendent of Police.

The first Buddha image made from sandalwood originated in this district during King Udayana's reign, according to historical records.

Location: Prayagraj division

Capital city: Manjhanpur

Shares border with: Fatehpur district, Prayagraj district, Pratapgarh district

Website: http://kaushambhi.nic.in

GPS coordinates: 25.53074,81.37729

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:15

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