Katra Gulab Singh

Katra Gulab Singh is a regional market town in Pratapgarh district of Uttar Pradesh state of India. It is about 30 km (19 mi) away from the Pratapgarh headquarters.

Katra Gulab Singh
Sardar Patel's statue at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Chowk in Katra Gulab Singh, Pratapgarh
Sardar Patel's statue at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Chowk in Katra Gulab Singh, Pratapgarh
Katra Gulab Singh is located in Uttar Pradesh
Katra Gulab Singh
Katra Gulab Singh
Location of Katra Gulab Singh in Uttar Pradesh
Katra Gulab Singh is located in India
Katra Gulab Singh
Katra Gulab Singh
Katra Gulab Singh (India)
Coordinates: 25.9161°N 81.86074°E / 25.9161; 81.86074
Country India
StateUttar Pradesh
DistrictPratapgarh
Government
  TypeNagar Panchayat
  ChairmanAshok Kumar Yadav alias Munna
  Member (9- Katra Gulab Singh Bajar)Geeta Jaiswal
Elevation
110 m (360 ft)
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (Indian Standard Time)
Postal Code
230402
Telephone Code05342
Vehicle RegistrationUP 72
WebsiteKatra Gulab Singh

History

In the Indian Mutiny of 1857, protestors honored Amar Shaheed Babu Gulab Singh. This is reflected in the yearly festival known as War Citaon. Allahabad from Lucknow for the Suppression of the British soldiers were revolutionaries. Then, with his private army, Bakulai killed many Englishmen in Mandhata near the village of Katra Gulab Singh. The British army was forced to retreat. Babu Gulab Singh was injured when he encountered British soldiers.

Geography

Bakulahi River flows through Katra Gulab Singh, Pratapgarh.

Katra Gulab Singh is located at 25.9161°N 81.86074°E / 25.9161; 81.86074.[1] The town is situated on the bank of the Bakulahi River.

Education institutes

Amar Janta Intermediate College, Katra Gulab Singh, Pratapgarh
  • Model UPS Katra Gulab Singh
  • Hind Convent Public School
  • Jauhar Modern English School
  • A.T.S. Academy
  • Saraswati Vidya Mandir
  • Saray Bhoopati Primary School
  • Bhimrao Ambedkar High School and College, Tarual
  • Shri om Sai Computer Education and Training Center
  • Sri Sri Ravi Sankar Gyan Mandir (Library)
  • S P PUBLIC SCHOOL CHHITAHI KATRA GULAB SINGH PRATAPGARH
  • S P ITI & LAW COLLEGE CHHITAHI KATRA GULAB SINGH PRATAPGARH

Transport

Katra Gulab Singh is connected by road with Allahabad, Lucknow, Kanpur, Delhi, and many more North Indian cities. The nearest railway station is 12 km (7.5 mi) away in Mau Aima.

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References

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