Akbarpur, Kanpur Dehat

As of 2001 India census,[1] Akbarpur had a population of 17,368. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Akbarpur has an average literacy rate of 57%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with 58% of the males and 42% of females literate. 18% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Asharfi Lal Mishra[2] is a Hindi poet. He wrote a poem named "Lal Shatak (Dohe)" having 100 Dohe. This poetry is published in Amarujala.com in two parts.[3][4] Many free poems also published in Amarujala.com [5] [6] He is a poet,[7] author and blogger too.[8] His poetry named Kavy sangrah is published in Navbharat Times.com.[9]

1. Akbarpur Inter College
   

   Akbarpur Inter College Akbarpur, Kanpur Dehat
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2. Akbarpur Girls Inter College.
3. Akbarpur Degree College
   

   Akbarpur Degree College
4. Government Degree College, Akbarpur

All national festivals, Holi, Diwali, Mahashivratri, Shri Krishna Janmashtami, Ramnavami, Makara Sankranti, Eid-ul-Fitr, Rakshabandhan, Hanuman jayanti and other local ones such as Nag-Panchmi, Navratri, Durga Puja are celebrated with enthusiasm. A Glimpse of Bengal can be seen in the City of Akbarpur. During the Durga puja celebrations several cultural events are organized and is celebrated on a large scale. Thousands of people daily visits the puja pandal to get the blessings of Goddess Durga. Savitri vrat and Navratri vrat are main festival of women's of city Akbarpur, At the time of savitri vrat women takes 101 round of banyan tree. Vijyadashmi is most famous festival of the city Akbarpur. It is celebrated continuously one month. A fair is also organized for 15 days.

Holi -Holi

Shukla Talab (dry view)

1. Shukul Talab: the pond was constructed in 1578 by Sheetal Shukla [11]
2. Kalaran Talab: the pond was constructed by Chhabba Kalar.[11]

1. Kalka Devi Mandir: a fair is organized hear at the time of Navratra Puja.
   

   Ma Kalika Devi Temple
2. Shani Dev near Hindi Bhawan on Rura road.
3. Shiv Temple at Shukla Talab

It is a convention center of town Akbarpur.

Hindi Bhawan

There are many tourist attraction like tilas at Yamuna River.The Shivli Lake (Salt Water lake) is a major tourist spot with temples and islands in the center of the lake. It is situated in western part of city about 20 km away.[12]

Due to industrial Kanpur city there is very much growth of industries in eastern side of city.

Kanpur Dehat is a quite backward district of the state. There are only three developed blocks where industrial areas & estates are available. These are Jainpur, Sarvankhera and Rania in Akbarpur Tehsils. Besides above, some industrial development has also taken place in Bhognipur and Amraudha. The important articles manufactured in the towns of Ramabai Nagar are leather goods, handloom cloth, medicines, shoes. aluminium utensils, raw leather, tractor trolly, mustard oil, flour and agricultural implements. The important commodities which are imported into the towns of the district are leather, iron, foodgrains, yarn, wood, cloth and fertilizer etc.

Industrial Area & Estates

The main industrial area is situated at Jainpur in Akbarpur Block at about 38 km. from Kanpur City on the both sides of Kalpi Road. The U.P. State Industrial Development Corporation (UPSIDC) has developed a large industrial area measuring about 294.70 acres in Jainpur. Similarly two industrial areas measuring 10.52 and total 15.70 acres have been developed by UPSIDC at site no.1 and 2 in Rania, housing 47 and 68 developed plots respectively. Besides, another industrial Estate has been developed in Rania in which 100 developed Plots and 8 Sheds are available. The details are given below:-

Akbarpur has friendly relations with Sudbury, Massachusetts in the United States.

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  Bara Toll Plaza
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  Lucknow -Jhansi Road
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  Akbarpur Degree College (internal side view)
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  District Hospital
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  Akbarpur Inter College Akbarpur Kanpur -Dehat
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  Kalika Devi Mandir
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  Water Colors Design
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  Shukla Talab (West view)
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  Shri Ram Janki Temple
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  Shukla Talab-2
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  Shukla Talab-3

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