Aligarh division, Administrative division in Uttar Pradesh, India.
Aligarh division is an administrative region in Uttar Pradesh comprising four districts: Aligarh, Etah, Hathras, and Kasganj. These areas spread across an agricultural landscape situated between the Ganges and Yamuna rivers in northern India.
This region took shape with the formation of the administrative division in Uttar Pradesh following reorganization of state boundaries. Before that, it was part of the United Provinces during British rule, until administrative restructuring occurred after independence in 1950.
The division houses numerous educational institutions, including Aligarh Muslim University, which has shaped the intellectual development of northern India since the 19th century.
The region is well connected through several railway stations and national highways linking all four districts. Visitors can find various transportation options to move between districts and reach major centers.
The region operates under specific administrative codes and regulations, with each district contributing to different sectors from lock manufacturing to agricultural production.
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