| Lok Sabha Constituencies in Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh (MP Constituencies) | Bansgaon Gorakhpur Sant Kabir Nagar |
| MLA Assembly Constituencies in Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh | Bansgaon Caimpiyarganj Chauri-Chaura Chillupar Gorakhpur Rural Gorakhpur Urban Khajani Pipraich Sahajanwa |
About Gorakhpur District :
The present district of Gorakhpur, 265 Kms east of capital Lucknow, on National Highway -28 lies between Latitude 26° 46´ N and Longitude 83° 22´ E, covers the geographical area of 3483.8 Sq. km. It is bounded by districts Mahrajganj in the north, Ambedkar Nagar, Azamgarh and Mau in the south, Kushinagar and Deoria in the east and Sant Kabirnagar in the west
Gorakhpur is the headquarters of Gorakhpur Division and District. Gorakhpur division comprises of four districts, Gorakhpur, Deoria, Mahrajganj and Kushinagar.
As a basic administration unit the district, has assumed a greater development and regulatory role consequent to emphasis on decentralised planning. It is divided into seven Tehsils ( Revenue Sub- Divisions) presided over by a Sub Divisional Magistrate. Tehsils are further subdivided into nineteen Development Blocks, Blocks into 191 Nyay Panchayat and these Nyay Panchayats into 1233 Gram Sabhas which consists of 3319 Revenue villages
At a Glance :
| Total Area | 3483.8 Sq. Km. |
| Total Population | 37,69,456 |
| Urban Population | 19.60% |
| Rural Population | 80.40% |
| Sex Ratio | 959 |
| Literacy | 43.3% |
| Male Literacy | 60.6% |
| Female Literacy | 24.4% |
| Main Rivers | Rapti(134 Km.) and Ghaghra(77 Km.) |
| Main Lake | Ramgarh Tal |
| Main Road | National Highway- 28 |
| Main Crops | Paddy, wheat, Pulses and Sugarcane |
| Main Industries | Sugar Mills, Handloom & Textiles |
| Main Language | Hindi and Bhojpuri |
| Main Fair | Khicheri Mela(14th Jan.), Syed Salaar Mela, Tarkulha Mela(Chaitra Ram Navami) |
| Handicrafts | Terracota ( Of National & International fame) |
| News Paper Publications | Dainik Jagran, Aaj, Rashtriya Sahara, Amar Ujala, Hindustan Times and Swatantra Chetna |
| Tourist Places | Chauri Chaura, Kushinagar, Kapilvastu, Lumbini |
| Tourist Information | U.P. Tourism Information Counter, Railway Station |
| Regional Tourism Office, Gorakhpur | |
| Temples | Gorakhnath Temple, Geeta Vatika, Vishnu Mandir |
| Government Hospitals | Telephone Nos. |
| Medical College, Gorakhpur | 2311434,2310817 |
| Civil Hospital, Gorakhpur | 2336622,2332203 |
| Railway Hospital, Gorakhpur |
| Private Hospitals | Telephone Nos. |
| Hanuman Prasad Poddar Cancer Hospital | |
| Kushth Sewa Ashram | |
| Star Hospital | 2338808 |
| Garg Hospital | 2339696 |
| Fatima Hospital | |
| Nangalia Hospital | 2332095 |
| M.M. Nursing Home | 2203215 |
| Saraf Nursing Home | 2339498 |
| Sitapur Eye Hospital | |
| NavJyoti Eye Hospital | 2336110 |
| Anandlok Hospital | 2256802 |
| Gulati Nursing Home | 2333150 |
| Agrawal Orthopaedic Hospital | 2333102 |
| Life Line Nursing Home | 2310852 |
| Apollo Clinic | |
| Guru Gorakshnath Hospital | |
| Raj Eye Hospital | 2292340 |
Tourist Places :
| Gorakhnath Temple | ||
| Gorakhnath temple is 4 Kms. from Gorakhpur Railway Station on Nepal Road dedicated to great yogi Gorakhnath. It is one of the most prominent and magnificent temples of this area. A month-long ‘Makar Sankranti Mela’ is held every year commencing on 14th of january. Several Lakhsof pilgrims and tourists visit the temple especially during the Mela. |  |
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| Vishnu Temple | ||
| The famous temple associated with a large statue of Lord Vishnu, made of Kasauti (Black) stone, belongs to the Pal dynasty of 12th Century A.D. Ram lila is organised here on the Dusshera festival. The procession is so grand that it fetches the tourist to visit in the season. |  |
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| Geeta Vatika | ||
| Geeta Vatika is situated on Pipraich road, 3 km. from Railway station., is probably the only place where non-stop 24 hours prayers are offered for goddess ‘RADHA’ the divine love of Lord Krishna. Grand temple of lord Radha – Krishna is the centre of attraction.
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| Arogya Mandir | ||
| Established by Late Bitthal Das Modi in 1940, it is being visited for Naturopathy. The patients are given natural treatment.
Beautiful building and its green lustre premises are also worth seeing.
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| Gita Press | ||
| Gita Press is 4 km. from Railway Station on Reti Chowk. All 18 parts of “SHREE MAHABHAGWAT GITA” is written on marble – walls. Other wall hangings and paintings reveal the events of life of Lord Rama & Krishna. All sorts of Hindu religious books and handloom-textiles are sold here on subsidised rates. |  |
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| Imambara | ||
| Built by Hajrat saint Roshan Ali Shah in 1717 AD. It is famous for gold and silver Tajia. A DHUNI (smoke fire) is maintained continuously after sufi Saint death. |  |
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| Ramgarh Taal | ||
| Ramgarh Tal is a huge and natural lake spread in 1700 acres. Its beauty is attributed with Tara Mandal at its southern bank. Other attractions of this place are Water Sports Complex, Buddha Museum, Planetarium, Tourist Bunglow, Champa Vihar Park and Circuit House. |  |
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