List of Localities in kanpur

The city of Kanpur is the largest city in Uttar Pradesh. Located on the banks of the holy river Ganges, this place has received a lot of attention from the ancient times. Kanpur is the administrative headquarters of the Kanpur division and the Kanpur Nagar District.

The name of the city, Kanpur is said to be derived from Kanhiyapur, which means the ‘Town of Kanhaiya’, which changed to Cawnpore during the British rule, gradually transforming to Kanpur. Yet another version suggests that the name comes from Karnapur, which means the ‘Town of Karna’.

The city is famous as the Leather City because it houses tanneries, which are among the largest and the best available in India. Kanpur is also renowned as the ‘Manchester of the East’. Having been a major centre of India’s industrial revolution, Kanpur is now well known for being a prominent centre for industrial and commercial activities.

Stats and Facts

• As per the census report of 2011, the population of Kanpur stands at 34,70,334.
• According to the same report, the sex ratio in Kanpur is 860 females per 1000 males, which is below the national average sex ratio of 940 per 1000 males. The sex ratio, however, has increased from the previous counting that occurred in 2001.
• Kanpur’s literacy rate is 72.80%, according to the census of 2011.
• In the whole of North India, Kanpur is the largest industrial city. Kanpur was ranked 75th in a list of the largest cities in the world.
• The first Indian Institute of Technology was set up in Kanpur. Kanpur is prominent center of education having institutions like IIT Kanpur, HBTI, GSVM Medical College, Sugar Institute and many private engineering colleges. Kakadeo is center of coaching for various competitive examinations.
• Kanpur is straddled by two important rivers, Ganga and Yamuna.
• The city finds place in the mythological tale of Ramayana.

Economy: Leather and Textile Industry

• Kanpur is known for its production and export of leather, which bagged it the name Leather City. The leather industry contributes highly to the economy of Kanpur. This city is the economic capital of Uttar Pradesh. It boasts of the highest GDP in the state and is only after Delhi in the whole of northern India.
• Though the number of textile industries has decreased in Kanpur over the years, it still contributes significantly. The presence of many textile mills in Kanpur resulted in it being known as the Manchester of the East.
• Other products like fertilizers, two wheelers, chemicals, soaps, hosiery, pan masala and engineering industries are present in Kanpur, adding to the growth of the prosperous economic conditions of the city.
• The largest Indian tanneries are located in Kanpur, which formed the base for the industrial sector in Kanpur during the British rule. Although the number of tanneries is decreasing due to the pollution factor, it continues to be a major contributor.

Connectivity

• The city of Kanpur is well connected to major cities like Delhi, Agra, Allahabad, Varanasi, Lucknow, Indore, Bhopal, and Ghaziabad. Many National Highways pass through Kanpur like NH-2, NH-25, NH-86, and NH-91.
• The city has its own Inter State Bus Station (ISBT), also known by the names Shaheed Major Salman Khan Bus Station and Jhakarkati Bus Station. There are other prominent bus stations like Chunniganj Depot, Kanpur Central MS Depot, Azad Nagar AC Bus Depot, and Fazalganj Bus Depot, which have buses plying back and forth within the different places in Uttar Pradesh.
• Kanpur has train connectivity to most of the important cities in India like Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Bangalore, Pune, Surat, Nagpur, Jaipur, and Srinagar. The city has 18 railway stations, Kanpur Central being the main and largest station under North Central Railways.
• The airport at Kanpur has flights that connect the city to Delhi and Kolkata only. To reach other major cities, the nearest international airport is located at Lucknow, around 80 km from the city.
• The intra-city transport takes place mainly through buses. Buses run by the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) connect most places within the city frequently. The Kanpur Upnagariya Parivahan Seva runs buses that connect Kanpur to the suburban towns and surrounding districts.

Kanpur Civic Administration

• Kanpur comes under the Kanpur Nagar District.
• The Kanpur Municipal Corporation looks after the administrative activities of Kanpur.
• A Deputy Commissioner, also called the District Magistrate, heads the Corporation.
• He is assisted by ADMs (Additional District Magistrate) and SDMs (Sub-District Magistrate).
• Kanpur is divided into 6 zones. The zones are further divided into wards. There are 110 wards in this city.
• The city has a separate board responsible for developing Kanpur, called the KDA (Kanpur Development Authority). It’s mainly involved in building Government offices, buildings and flats.
• A Chief Development Officer is appointed to head the KDA.
• The law and order in the city is maintained by the Kanpur Metropolitan Police. Six geographic zones are marked with 73 police stations. The traffic police, Central Crime Branch, City Armed Reserve, and City Crime Record Bureau are included in the six zones.

Kanpur Infrastructure

Kanpur, being the economic capital of Uttar Pradesh, is seeing rapid development of infrastructure in the city. Because of the cheaper investment and highly talented resources available, Kanpur is seeing an increased number of start-ups. With many new commercial developments in the pipeline, the infrastructure sector is seeing a steady rise.

The primary infrastructure in Kanpur is getting a lot of attention to help people raise their living standards and better the quality of their lifestyle. New roads are being constructed for better connectivity, considering Kanpur is an industrial city which requires good facilities for improving the transportation. Being a metro city necessitates the need for constant improvement, development and maintenance of the infrastructure. Kanpur-Lucknow highway is going to be converted as expressway in near future.

Apart from roads, other sectors like the commercial and healthcare are also seeing swift developments. Communication and entertainment projects are also being undertaken to cater to the growing needs of the city. Also the residential sector is seeing a major movement with more investors showing interest in buying properties.

Infrastructure Projects

Name Of The Project	Impact Areas	Expected Completion Date	Remarks
Kanpur Outer Ring Road	Mandhana, Ganga Barrage, Bithoor, Unnao, Ruma, Shuklaganj, Ruma, Sachendi, NH 2	Under Development	This four-lane outer ring road would help in preventing the congestion in the city by letting the heavy vehicles bypassing the city. It has been undertaken on a BOT (Build Operate Transfer) basis under phase 7 of the NHDP (National Highways Development Programme).
Dada Nagar Rail Over Bridge	Dada Nagar	Completed on November 2013	This project is aimed at easing the traffic due to the highly busy railway route along the Jhansi railway line, which results in the gate being closed for long intervals causing heavy traffic jams.
Parallel Govindpuri Bridge	Govindpur area	Under Development	This project aims at making commuting easier for the people in the Southern Kanpur area, by reducing the traffic jam situation on the Govindpuri bridge, due to lack of other ways.

Kanpur Real Estate

• The real estate sector of Kanpur has always seen a steady growth. The city is known to have a large population, which has resulted in a steep increase in property rates throughout the different localities of Kanpur.
• The presence of the Software Technology Park in the Awadhpuri locality in Kanpur has transformed the surrounding areas into a happening place. Many builders and developers have undertaken residential projects in Kanpur to cater to the needs of the people interested in buying property.
• With infrastructural facilities reaching new heights in Kanpur, the connectivity of the main city to the outskirts of the city has been well established, creating a buzz in the localities that were earlier ignored.
• In recent times Kanpur is seeing trend of Apartment societies and gated communities. Especially in Indira Nagar, Kalyanpur, Bithur Road, Vikas Nagar and near IIT Kanpur (Kalyanpur).

Key Localities in Kanpur

Localities	Per Sq. Ft. Price – Q3 2013	Rent Per Month For A 2 BHK Apartment (approx.) (Figures in 1000 rupees)
Faizabad Road	2,501	10.1	15.2
Kanpur New City	4,125	14.4	21.6
Kidwai Nagar	3,448	11.2	16.8
Swarup Nagar	5,909	9.8	20

Charges By Different Government Bodies

Property Registration

Stamp Duty: 8% is charged on registration of documents, whereas for women it’s 6%

Registration Fee: 1% of the total value of Sale Deed up to 2.5 lakh and 2% for properties above 2.5 lakh.

KESCO – Supply Of Electricity In Kanpur

The Kanpur Electricity Supply Company Limited (KESCO), which was previously called Kanpur Electricity Supply Authority (KESA), is responsible for distributing power in the city. More than 4 lakh customers are being served by the KESCO. There are more than 61 electrical substations.

Electricity Tariff

Fixed Charge	INR 50 per kW/month
Electricity Consumption Slabs (In Units)	Price Per Slab (In Rs. per kWh)
0-100	2.20
Above 101 and upto 150 units/month	2.60

Kanpur Water Supply And Sewerage Board

It’s the responsibility of the KWSSB (Kanpur Water Supply and Sewerage Board) to ensure proper water supply and good sanitation facilities to the various parts of Kanpur.