Gorakhpur

Gorakhpur stretches along the banks of the Rapti River, covering 3,448 square kilometers with a population exceeding 4 million inhabitants across its district.

The British East India Company gained control of Gorakhpur in 1801 through a transfer from the Nawab of Awadh, marking a shift in regional governance.

The Gorakhnath Temple stands as a central religious institution where Hindu traditions, ceremonies, and spiritual practices draw thousands of devotees throughout the year.

The Gorakhpur Junction railway station connects the city to major Indian destinations, while local transportation includes buses and auto-rickshaws for internal movement.

Gita Press, founded in 1926, operates as the largest publisher of Hindu religious texts in the world, producing millions of copies annually from its Gorakhpur facility.

Location: Gorakhpur district

Elevation above the sea: 84 m

GPS coordinates: 26.76111,83.36667

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:11