Unnao
Unnao is a city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is the administrative headquarters of Unnao district and a part of Lucknow division, between Kanpur and Lucknow. Unnao is a large industrial city with three industrial suburbs around it. Unnao has the country's largest leather Export in the UPSIDC.
Unnao | |
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City | |
Clockwise from top: Kanpur Institute of Management Studies on NH 25 in southern city, Unnao Hospital, Unnao Bypass Gate, Wetlands of Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary | |
| Nickname(s): City of Lakes, Land of Pen and Sword | |
Unnao Location in Uttar Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 26.55°N 80.49°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Division | Lucknow |
| District | Unnao |
| Founded by | Unvant Rai Singh (उनवंत राय सिंह) |
| Named for | Unwant Rai |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal corporation |
| • Body | Unnao Municipal Corporation |
| • Chairman of Municipality | Usha Katiyar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 60 km2 (20 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 123 m (404 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 177,658 |
| • Density | 3,000/km2 (7,700/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Unnaoites |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, Urdu |
| • Literacy | 75% |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 209801 |
| Telephone code | 91-515 |
| Vehicle registration | UP-35 |
| Website | unnao |
Such as Mirza International currently known as Redtape Industry,Model Tannery, Omega Tannery,Model Exim,Calico Trends,Super Tannery,Amin Tannery and Rahman Industries etc.The city is famous for its leather ,Leather Factories, mosquito net, Zardozi and chemical industries. Unnao is an historical city with many historical buildings and structures. Trans Ganga City, a new satellite town of Unnao is being developed in order to develop Unnao as a major industrial and infrastructural hub as the region comes under Kanpur-Lucknow Counter Magnet Area. Unnao district is a part of Central Ganges Plain of the state covering an area of 4558 km2. The city is enlisted as a municipality of Kanpur metropolitan area and is the second largest city within the metropolitan area. nawabganj pakshi vihar located along NH27 is one of best place to see migratory birds which come from various countries during winter season and it has been included in the list of RAMSAR sites. Best time to visit this sanctuary is from November to March.