Gorakhpur district, Administrative district in Gorakhpur division, India
Gorakhpur district is an administrative division in Gorakhpur region, stretching across a large territory with the Rapti River flowing through its land. The district's borders run alongside Sant Kabir Nagar, Kushinagar, Deoria, Maharajganj, and Azamgarh.
The district passed from Nawab rule to British East India Company control in 1801, marking a shift in governance. Mr. Routledge became the first district collector, establishing the foundation of a new administrative system.
The district speaks in layers, with Hindi as the official language while Bhojpuri flows through daily conversations and community life. This linguistic blend shapes how people communicate and connect with one another across villages and towns.
The district is well connected by rail through Gorakhpur Junction, a major railway hub that links to urban centers across northern India. These train connections make arriving and leaving the region straightforward for most travelers.
The district is home to Geeta Press, one of the world's largest publishers of Hindu religious texts. This publishing work remains a quiet but profound influence on spiritual and intellectual life far beyond the region's borders.
Location: Gorakhpur division
Capital city: Gorakhpur
Shares border with: Siddharthnagar district, Mau district, Azamgarh district, Sant Kabir Nagar district
Website: http://gorakhpur.nic.in
GPS coordinates: 26.75500,83.37390
Latest update: December 14, 2025 19:39
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