Bagpat district

Bagpat district is an administrative area in Meerut division in western Uttar Pradesh, situated along the Yamuna River. The region is subdivided into administrative blocks that serve as centers for local governance and community services.

The district was established in 1997 when it separated from its former status as a subdivision within Meerut district. This restructuring was part of a broader administrative reorganization in Uttar Pradesh that strengthened local governance.

The district takes its name from the Hindi word meaning tiger, recalling the big cats that once roamed these lands. This naming heritage shapes local identity and appears throughout the region in place names and local symbols.

The district headquarters in Baghpat town houses the main administrative offices and services for visitors and residents. Multiple police stations are distributed across the district to provide security and maintain public order.

The groundwater in this region contains elevated arsenic levels, creating a particular challenge for water quality. This problem has drawn the attention of environmental authorities and requires specialized treatment approaches.

Location: Meerut division

Capital city: Baghpat

Shares border with: Panipat district

Website: http://bagpat.nic.in

GPS coordinates: 28.94000,77.22000

Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:21