Barabanki district

Barabanki is an administrative district in the Ayodhya division, situated between the Ghaghra and Gomti rivers. The area includes eleven development blocks and is divided into five subdivisions to facilitate administration.

The district was initially called Daryabad until British authorities relocated the administrative center in 1859 and renamed the region. The reorganization followed its incorporation into British territory just three years earlier.

Villages across the area keep farming traditions alive, with families working the land and bringing grain and vegetables to local markets. Daily routines follow seasonal cycles, and festivals mark important moments in the agricultural year.

Each subdivision is managed by a magistrate who makes decisions locally. Travelers can approach local authorities in the larger towns if they need information about the area.

In Kintoor stands an ancient Parijat tree that people say grew from the ashes of the mythological figure Kunti. The legend connects the spot to one of the most well-known stories in the Mahabharata.

Location: Ayodhya division

Capital city: Barabanki

Elevation above the sea: 125 m

Shares border with: Sitapur district, Bahraich district, Gonda district

Website: http://barabanki.nic.in

GPS coordinates: 26.92000,81.20000

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:44