Deoria district, Administrative district in Gorakhpur division, India
Deoria district sits in eastern Uttar Pradesh and is governed from Deoria city. The area is divided into several administrative units, from town councils to village councils, that together make up the region.
The area was originally part of Gorakhpur district and became its own district in 1946 during the final stage of British rule in India. This split happened as India prepared for independence.
The region speaks Bhojpuri and holds strong roots in North Indian farming traditions. Local religious practices and village customs shape how people live and gather together here.
Visitors should know that the area mixes towns and farming villages. The best time to visit is between October and March when the weather is cooler.
Archaeological finds across the region point to links with the ancient Kosala kingdom. The name Deoria itself comes from the many temples scattered throughout, which gave the area its character.
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