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There are four major post-graduation college in the city. Major Schools include Shah Faiz Public School, St. Mary's, St. John's, Lourdes Convent, St. Thomas's, Gaurishankar Public School, Saraswati Shishu Mandir, Sunbeam School, Dalmiss, Agrasen Public School. There are four major post-graduation college in the city. Major Schools include Shah Faiz Public School, St. Mary's, St. John's, Lourdes Convent, St. Thomas's, Gaurishankar Public School, Saraswati Shishu Mandir, Sunbeam School, Dalmiss, Agrasen Public School.
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===Degree College=== ===Degree College===
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City in Uttar Pradesh, India
Ghazipur गाज़ीपुर
City
The Tomb of Lord Cornwallis in GhazipurThe Tomb of Lord Cornwallis in Ghazipur
Country India
StateUttar Pradesh
DistrictGhazipur
Area
 • City39.2 km (15.1 sq mi)
Population
 • City121,136
 • Density1,073/km (2,780/sq mi)
 • Urban273,872
 • Rural3,348,855
 • Sex ratio951 /
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN233001
Telephone code91-548
Vehicle registrationUP 61
Websitewww.ghazipur.nic.in
Famous for Ghats, Opium Factory and Flower Business

Ghazipur (Template:Lang-hi, Template:Lang-ur), previously spelled Ghazeepore, is a city/town and a municipal corporation and headquarter of Ghazipur district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is the administrative headquarters of Ghazipur Division and Sub-division. Back to the past, it was a place of administration under Guptas dynasty too than earlier as described in Hindu Mythology, as kingdom of King Vishvamitra, who later changed into saint and popularly known as Maharshi Vishwamitra. Vishwamitra was the son of Gaadhi.

Ghazipur is well known for its opium factory, which is the biggest authorized opium factory in the globe, established by British East India Company in 1820. It is home to handloom weaving and a perfume trade. The town is a significant farming market. Lord Cornwallis, governor-general of British India, died in Ghazipur-UP and is buried there. The town is nearest to the UP-Bihar border. The home tongue at the place is Bhojpuri. Ghazipur UP borders the important spiritual city of Varanasi and is located about 80 km east of Varanasi UP and 40 km from Buxar which is the entry point of Bihar state.

History

As per the verbal and folk history. Ghazipur was covered with dense forest during the Vedic era and it was a place for ashrams of saints during that period. The place is related to the Ramayana period. Maharshi Jamadagni, the father of Maharshi Parashurama, is said to have resided here. The famous Gautama Maharishi and Chyavana were given teaching and sermon here in ancient period. Lord Buddha gave his first sermon in Sarnath, which is not far from the here. The Aurihar region of Ghazipur became the main centre of teachings of Lord Buddha. Many stupas and pillars are the main evidence of that period. Chinese traveller Hieun Tsang visited this area and has described this place as Chanchu "Kingdom of the Lord of battles."

Its ancient name of Gadhipuri or Gadhipur was renamed to Ghazipur about 1330, after Ghāzī Malik, a Muslim ruler of the Tughluq dynasty, who ruled this area.

The first Scientific Society of India was established first in Ghazipur in 1862 by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan for propagating modern Western knowledge of science, technology and industry. It was a departure from the past in the sense that education made a paradigm shift from traditional humanities and related disciplines to the new field of science and agriculture. Some current institution like Technical Education and Research Institute (TERI), a post-graduate college, in the city, takes their inspiration from that first Society.

The region has been active in India Independence Movement. The celebrated hero of First War of Independence (which is also referred as Sepoy Mutiny) Mangal Pandey belonged to that time of Ghazipur district area (now part of Ballia). The famous Raju Baxi revolt is also associated with this place where the farmers revolted against the British and set fire to several indigo godowns. This place has played a significant role in the Indian National movement. During the Home Rule movement and the Quit India movement people of Ghazipur took part courageously and fearlessly. During Quit India movement, Birpur is historical place of India where many warriors were born. On 18 August 1942 a group of freedom fighters of Sherpur Village under the leadership of Dr Shiv Pujan Rai hoisted the Tricoloure at Mohammadabad Tehsil.

In 1330 AD, when Sultan Mohd. Saani bin Tughlaq became the King and ascended the throne of Delhi, he appointed Janab Syed Masud as his ‘ Moqarrib’. Mohd. Tughlaq left for Deccan after appointing Firoz Shah Tughlaq, his cousin, as his deputy at Delhi. At that time Raj Mandhata was the ruler of Kashtut (Kathaut) a place near Ghazipur (Eastern U.P.). Raja was hostile to the Delhi kingdom. Syed Masud Al-Husaini, along with his seven sons and 40 champions left Delhi and came to Ghazipur as per the command of King Firoz Shah to rescue a young unmarried girl from the captivity of the Raja. Battle was fought and the ruler was defeated. Syed Masud was appointed as ruler and administrator of the place. He was conferred the title of ‘Ghazi’ by the king Firoz Shah Tughlaq. Syed Masud founded a new city in 1330 AD. It was called Ghazipur. He died on 31.03.1366 AD and is buried in Ghazipur.* His grave is in Mohalla Harishankari. His son, Syed Raje, who was killed while fighting the army of Raja’s nephew in 1330 A.D. is also buried there. In Ghazipur one Mohalla is known as “Syedwara” and one riverbank is called Masudi Ghat. He had seven sons and distributed the areas under his control among his sons for administrative convenience and himself settled down in Ghazipur city. His descendants were later called 'Syeds of Ghazipur' as described in the research work of S. M. Taqi Husaini's genealogical tree of Syed Masud Al-Husaini.

His descendants and other followers of Imam Husain (Mohammad's grandson) observe Moharram in Ghazipur City and many villages of Ghazipur till date, like Mahend, Nonhera, Para, Baghui Buzurg, Ganguli, Kamoonpur, Zahoorabad, Chavanpur, Tajpur, Mohammadpur, Hunderhi, Husainpur, Arzanipur, Mulnapur, Zangipur, Deokathia, Susandi, Hainsi, Jalalabad, Mata, Sauram, Sadat, Bathor, Chilbiliya, Daraspur, Tendva, Yusufpur, etc.Mahend is great village of them

Mohammad Hamid Ansari,the current and 12th Vice-President of India has his roots in Ghazipur.

Geography

Ghazipur is located at 25°35′N 83°34′E / 25.58°N 83.57°E / 25.58; 83.57. It has an average elevation of 62 metres (203 feet). The city of Ghazipur is located in the middle Ganges valley of North India, in the eastern part of the state of Uttar Pradesh, along the left is bank of the Ganges river. It is the headquarters of the Ghazipur district. The city nearly stretches parallel to the river Ganges. Its neighbouring cities are Varanasi, Jaunpur, Buxar in Bihar, Ballia, Mau, Chandauli and Azamgarh. Initially Ballia and Mau were part of Ghazipur district but latter were made separate districts. Being located in the plains of the Ganges, the soil is alluvial type and is fertile because of low level floods continually replenish the soil. This makes agriculture the most important profession of the people. The town is predominantly agrarian and so is the economy. The district is divided into four major sub parts.

Ghazipur has a humid subtropical climate with large variations between summer and winter temperatures. Summers are long, from early April to October, with intervening monsoon seasons. Cold waves from the Himalayan region cause temperatures to dip across the city in the winter from December to February. The temperature ranges between 32°C–46°C (90°F–115°F) in the summers, and 2°C–15°C (41°F–59°F) in the winters. The average annual rainfall is 1110 mm (44 in).. Fog is common in the winters, while hot dry winds, called loo, blow in the summers.

The city is relatively free from air pollution.. Through a combination of water pollution, new constructions of upstream dams, and increase in the local temperature, the water level of the Ganges has recently gone down significantly, and small islands have become visible in the middle of the river.

Rivers in District---Ganges, Gomati, Gaangi, Beson, Magai, Bhainsai, Tons and Karmanasa River.

Demographics

As per provisional data of 2011 census, Ghazipur urban agglomeration had a population of 121,136, out of which males were 63,689 and females were 57,447. The literacy rate was 84.97 per cent.

See also: List of cities in Uttar Pradesh

As of 2001 India census, Ghazipur city had a population of 1,05,243 whereas district constitutes more than 31,00,000 people. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Ghazipur has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76%, and female literacy is 62%. In Ghazipur, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

A larger percentage of the population lives in the rural area. The Municipal Area is small as compared to other cities nearby. It is poorly developed despite being a very important city under British rule. when it was a strategic river port. A military cantonment built by the British now houses a college and a colony for administrative officers and their subordinates. The opium factory located in the city was established by the British and continues to be a major source of opium production in India. It is the largest of its kind in the country. It is guarded under high security, and not easily accessible to the general public. The factory has its own residential accommodation for the employees, and is situated across the banks of river Ganges. There is also an important office of the narcotics department of Indian government in the city. The airport of Ghazipur was a commanding airport of most of the eastern part of the upper and western part of Bihar in those days, but now it remains vacant and is used when for VIP arrivals to Ghazipur or nearby areas. It is situated on the outer side of the city and is poorly maintained.

Ghazipur has sixteen development blocks. The district is divided into five tehsils and another is proposed. Ghazipur has two members for Lok Sabha, and eight seats to UP Vidhan Sabha. The opium factory is largest in Asia. Largest village of Asia is in Ghazipur named as Gahmar. It is 35 km from Ghazipur city.

Lok Sabha Parliamentary constituencies and the Vidhan Sabha Legislative Assembly constituencies after delimitation. 75-Ghazipur Lok Sabha and 74- Ballia Lok Sabha, Vidhan Sabha-373 Jakhania, 374 Saidpur (SC), 375 Ghazipur Sadar, 376 Jangipur (SC), 379 Zamania, Mohammadabad and Zahoorabad. The latter two are shifted to Ballia Lok Sabha. Earlier Saidpur, (Ghazipur) Lok sabha seat, Dildarnagar & Sadat seat of vidhan Sabha were also in existence, but they are demolished under new parameters.

Rails, roads, waterways and airport

Ghazipur is the major railhead of the North Eastern Railway Zone, Varanasi Division. Ghazipur City station serves as major railway station of city. Ghazipur Ghat is a halt station situated 7 km from city. Tari Ghat station of ECR, Danapur Division near city approx. 10 km byroad connects Ghazipur to Mughalsarai by a routine passenger train. Dildarnagar ECR on Delhi-Patna-Howrah route and Aunrihar Jn (N.E. Railway) on Varanasi-Ghazipur and Varanasi-Gorakhpur route are important Junctions.

Ghazipur is directly connected by Lucknow, New Delhi, Mumbai, Guwahati, Amritsar, Chennai by routine trains. Pawan Express, Ganga Kaveri Express, Dibrugarh Express, Harihar Express, Sadbhawna Express, Swatantra Senani and Sarnath Express are some important trains from Ghazipur City Station.

Railway Station--Ghazipur City Railway Station is the most important station in district. Dildarnagar Jn, Zamania and Aunrihar Jn also serves as good stations. Yusufpur, Sadat, Dullahpur, Jakhania and Ghazipur Ghat are others small stations which serves for a mass of population. Saidpur, Karimuddinpur, Gahmar, Nandganj are also some stations connected by routine trains between Varanasi-Ghazipur-Chappra route and Mughalsarai-Patna route.

In view of roads, it is well connected by important cities by means of national highways and state highways. National Highway 29 starts from Varanasi to Gorakhpur passes from here. National Highway 19 starts from here and terminates in Patna. National Highway 97 starts from here and terminated in Saiyedraja Distt. Chandauli, UP in order to join NH2 (Kolkatta-Delhi highway) to Ghazipur. Some major state highways starts from here which joins Lucknow, Jaunpur, Azamgarh, Buxar, Sultanpur, and Deoria.

Andhau Airport in Andhau, 9 km from City Railway Station serves as airport for city. But, it is not a public airport. It is used for V.I.P. arrivals only. Yet, Babatpur Airport, Varanasi Airport, 90 km from here is airport which serves Ghazipur.

Shahbaaz Kuli Airport in Shahbaaz Kuli, 13 km from City Railway Station. But, it is not working nowadays. It was constructed for government use in World War II. It is not be able to use in any way due to lack of proper maintenance.

Waterways

Main article: National Waterway 1 (India)

Ghazipur is an important waterway port on river Ganges between Haldia to Allahabad.

Transport

In city, mainly auto rickshaws and rickshaws are primary mode of transport. Taxis are even also available on railway stations. Earlier RTO was planning for City Buses, but it fails because of narrow roads. In old city, auto-rickshaws are not permitted during certain time interval, so, Rickshaws serves as most primary transport mode. No other means of transport available in city region. Still, in city, city buses are proposed and needs permission to start after clearance from State Government.

For District areas, taxis, buses and tempos are always available from Lanka, Shastrinagar, Rauza, Rajdepur, City Railway Station, Gorabazar and RTI square.

Industrial condition

The city has sound agriculture base and reasonably good infrastructure, yet the industrial potential is low. The lack of enterprise and technical knowledge of local people may be the major constraints in industrial growth. Ghazipur has long been famous for the manufacture of perfumes especially rose water (Ghazipuri Gulabjal )and attar of roses (rose oil). A local firm was awarded a medal for the quality of product in British Empire exhibition in London in the last century. Now this industry is facing gradual decline due to the shrinkage of cultivation of perfume bearing plants. Sugar industry was important to this region but now there are few factories left. The manufacturing of saltpeter is done in Saidpur. Cloth weaving is centered in Bahariabad. There are 47 registered factory under section 1948. But scenario have change from last decade, a multi productive agro manufacturing unit M/s Sukhbhir Agro, an alcohol manufacturing unit M/s Lords Distillery, a Polythene Manufacturing unit M/s Bryplast Private Limited, a Homoeopathic Medicines Manufacturing unit M/s M.D.Homoeo Lab. Pvt. Ltd., Maharajganj, Ghazipur worked successfully in district. These companies provide many employment opportunities.

The manufacture of rice, agriculture goods, furniture, leather, footwear, utensils, steel trunk, almirah, khandsari, candles and handlooms are the main small scale industry of the city. Village and cottage industry include mostly the handicraft handed down from generation to generation like gur making, village oil industry, Leather tanning, pottery etc. Opium and Alkaloid Works, a Government of India enterprise, specializes in manufacture of excise opium and export opium. It is the largest of its kind in the country. it's a beautiful city.

Places

Ganges Ghats

Different Ghats along holy river Ganges makes an it a visiting place in City. Some of ghats are Posta Ghat, Dadari Ghat, Collectorghat, Steamer Ghat, Chitnath Ghat, Rameshwar ghat, Pakka Ghat, Kankadiya Ghat, Mahadeva Ghat, and Sikandarpur Ghat.

Tomb of Lord Cornwallis

See also: Cornwallis in India

Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis was a British military commander and a colonial era governor general. In the United States he is best remembered as a leading British officer in the American Revolutionary War. His 1781 defeat by a combined American-French troop is considered the end of hostilities in North America in that war. After the defeat he returned to Britain, and in 1786 he was appointed governor general and commander-in-chief in India. He instituted land reforms and reorganised the British East India Company. In 1792 he defeated Tipu Sultan and nearly captured his capital city Srirangapatna, paving way for British dominance in South India. He was given the title of Marquis in the same year and returned to Britain. His time in India did much to burnish his reputation.
He was reappointed governor general of India in 1805, but died on October 5 of the same year, soon after arrival, in the city of Ghazipur. In his memory the British built a large tomb in the city, using stones brought from England. The tomb located in the outer corner of the city near the old British cantonment is well maintained by the Archeological Survey of India. It is the major tourist attraction in the city. Each year a large crowd gathers at the tomb to celebrate new year but the rest of the year it remains free of crowds.

Bada Mahadeva

In the South of the city is situated Bada Mahadeva in Peer Nagar area, which serves as the biggest Shiva Temple in the city and one of the picturesque ghats.

Pavhari Baba's Ashram

On the bank of Ganges in Kurtha, 3–4 km from city border.

Sankat Mochan

Temple of Shri Lord Hanumana situated in Dadrighat, which is the biggest temple of its kind in the city.

Budhe Hanuman

In the Chitnath area of the city, a temple of Hanumana, supposed to have been built in the time of Maharasi Viswamitra, is the most popular place of worship for Hindus. This place is known as Jhandatar.

Kamakhya Dham

Situated 40 km from the city, under Gahmar police station near Karhiya. Maa Kamkhya Temple is a Hindu Goddess Temple, a subsidiary of Kamakhya Temple, Guwahati. The temple lies in Gadaipur Village. For the protection and safety of pilgrims a police booth has been established there. It is well connected by roadways. An old myth about the temple is that whatever you wish the Goddess Kamakhya blesses you with that. There is lot of gathering in the months of Ramanavmi. There is a horse race on the occasion of ramnavami every year.

Mahahar Dham

It is situated about 30 km from the city under Kasimabad Region. It is the biggest place for worship in the city. It is supposed that, on Mahashivratri, Kashi Vishwanath arrives here and takes bath in Kund located here. Pachauri, Karahia and Hathauri railway lines and Khamaya Dham and Ma Durga Temple are situated nearby. Every year Bol Bam Seva Sansthan serves its services to Kavariyan here.

It is said that King Dashrath(Father of Lord Rama) hit Shravan Kumar by arrow at this place.

Jama Masjid

Jama Masjid located in moh-Gorabazar area of city is the biggest mosque and one of the ancient architectures in the district. it built by Auranzeeb.

Nehru Stadium

The city of Ghazipur has a single stadium called Nehru Stadium, named after India's first prime minister, Jawahar Lal Nehru. It is a small, government owned to accommodate both indoor and outdoor games. It also has a gymnasium. The stadium is generally used for various district level sports competitions.it is situated in moh-gorabazar which is 3-4 km. away from the station.

Ramlila Maidan

Ramlila Maidan also popularly known as Lanka Maidan is a playground located in the middle of the city. It is walled on all sides with two large gates and is well maintained. It has a small pond inside its boundary.

Every year on Vijaydashmi day, Ravana's statue is burned here. Ramaleela is performed here during this period.

This ground also serves as the venue for political campaigns during elections and as a location for circuses and local exhibitions. When it is not in use otherwise it serves as a playground.

Dhamupur

From Ghazipur city, about 37 km distance, a small village is situated named Dhamupur which is the birthplace of Paramveer Chakra Winner Veer Abdul Hamid. It is situated on District Road leading from Mardah region to Jakhaniya. Veer Abdul Hamid was a soldier in the Indian army during India-Pakistan war, He destroyed the Patten tanks of Pakistan.

Apart from this, many several local places are there to visit including Bhitri, Near Saidpur, Aurihar, Kasimabad, Mohammadabad, which is about 30-50 KM away from city lies within Ghazipur District

Educational institutions

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There are four major post-graduation college in the city. Major Schools include Shah Faiz Public School, St. Mary's, St. John's, Lourdes Convent, St. Thomas's, Gaurishankar Public School, Saraswati Shishu Mandir, Sunbeam School, Dalmiss, Agrasen Public School.

Degree College

  • IMS College (Regular/Distance Courses of 6 Universities),Mahuabagh, Ghazipur, Ph:0548-2224001 (www.imscollege.in)
  • Post Graduate College, Ravindrapuri, Post-Peernagar Ghazipur
  • Swami Sahajanand P G College, Peernagar, DM Residence Road, Ghazipur
  • Khardeeha Degree College, Khardeeha (Rural)
  • Shahid Smarak Govt. Degree College, Mohamamadabad (Rural)
  • Degree College, Malikpura (Rural)
  • Shree Prabhu Narayan Singh Degree Collage. Kasimabad (Rural)
  • Rajkiya Degree College, Saidpur (Rural)
  • Rajkiya Mahila Degree College, Aamghat, Front of Water Supply Office (MCG*), Ghazipur
  • Samata Degree College, Sadat (Rural)
  • M G Sati Smarak Mahavidyalaya, Garua Makasudpur (Rural)
  • Mahant Ramashraya Das Degree College, Bhurkura (Rural)
  • Hindu Degree College, Zamania (Rural)
  • S.G.M.Unani & Ayurvedic Medical College, Saheri Ghazipur (Rural)
  • State Homeopathic Medical College, Rauza, Alampatti Road, Ghazipur (Outskirts of City)
  • Akhil Bhartiya Hastkala Prasikchan Avam Gramodyog Vikash sansthan Dharmagatpur Ghazipur (Rural)
  • Uni-Tech College of Regular & Distance Education, Laldarwaza, Ghazipur City
  • Technovation Multimedia Computer Institute & Website Designing Centre In Ghazipur City

(-*MCG-Municipal Corporation of Ghazipur)

Technical Institute

  • IMS College 2nd Floor, Shubhra Complex, Mahuabagh, Ghazipur Ph.- 0548-2224001
  • Technical Education and Research Institute, PGC Premises, State Highway-36, Chochakpur Road, PO-Pirnagar, Ghazipur
  • Industrial Training Institute, Maharajganj Road, Chawani-Line, Ghazipur (Outskirts of City)
  • State Polytechnic, Jangipur (Mau) Road, Andhau, Ghazipur (Outskirts of City)
  • Krishna Electronic Institute, Aamghat (Near Mahila Degree College), Ghazipur
  • R.D. Institute, Raiganj, Ghazipur
  • Uni-Tech Computer Centre,Peernagar,Ghazipur City
  • Industrial Training Institute Ghazipur near rauja Bus Stands
  • Sharda Technologies Software Development Company in Ghazipur

Schools

  • Om International School,Pipnar, Mardah, Ghazipur(UP Board)
  • Mata Tapeshwari Sarswati Shishu Mandir, Mardah, Ghazipur(UP Board)
  • Shah Faiz Public School, Mianpura, Near NCC Office Ghazipur (CBSE)
  • Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV), STS Building, Near Police Line, Ghazipur (CBSE)
  • St. John's School, Tulsipur, Near ITI, Maharajgang Road, Ghazipur (ICSE BOARD)
  • Kedar Narayan Krishak Inter College, Unchauri, Ghazipur (Rural) (UP BOARD)
  • Govt. City Inter College, Front of District Hospital, Mishrabazar Road, Ghazipur (UP Board)
  • Adarsh Inter College, Mahuabagh, Katchehary Road Ghazipur (UP Board)
  • Gaurishankar Public School, Tulsi Sagar, Ghazipur (CBSE)
  • Awadh Public School, Ghazipur (PG-V only) (CBSE)
  • AGRESEN PUBLIC SCHOOL, ANDHAU, GHAZIPUR {CBSE}
  • Mahatma Jyotiba Rao Phoole Public School, Rauza, Patna Highway (N.H.-19),Ghazipur (CBSE) (Outskirts of City)
  • Bapu Inter College, Sadat, Ghazipur (Rural) (UP Board)
  • Samata Inter College, Sadat, Ghazipur (Rural) (UP Board)
  • Govind Inter College, Sadat, Ghazipur (Rural) (UP Board)
  • DAV Inter College, Chitnath, Kot, Ghazipur (UP Board)
  • MAH Inter College, Alampatti, Saiyedwada-Rauza Road, Ghazipur (UP Board) (Outskirts of City)
  • Kendriya Vidyalaya, Opium Factory Premises, Mahuabagh, Ghazipur (CBSE)
  • Shams National School, Dhawa Sharif, P.O. Banjaripur, Ghazipur (CBSE)
  • Alternate School – (1) Beside Kotwali, Aaamghat Colony Road, (2) Pirnagar Square (Chouraha), RB colony Road,-Ghazipur (CBSE)
  • Sunbeam School, Maharajgang, Varanasi Highway, Ghazipur (CBSE) (Outskirts of City)
  • Dr. Ishrat Lal Mem. Sunbeam School, Beeraich Fullanpur bye-pass Near City Railway Station, Ghazipur (CBSE)
  • Madhav saraswati vidyamandir, Buzurga Road, Near Railway Crossing, Ghazipur (CBSE) (Outskirts of City)
  • City Montessori School, Rooimandi, Ghazipur (CBSE)
  • JPJ Gyandeep Academy, Rooimandi, Ghazipur (CBSE)
  • St. John's School, Ghazipur
  • St. Mary's Convent School (PG-V) and St. Lourdes Convent School (I-XII) (Girls), Tulsisagar, Near Church Compound,
  • Lt. Shivnath Singh Government Girls Inter College, Mahuabagh, Aamghat Road, Ghazipur (UP Board)
  • Ghazipur Girls Inter College, Near 92BN NCC Office, Subhasnagar, Ghazipur (UP Board)
  • St Mary's School Zamania Ghazipur
  • Saraswati Shishumandir Raiganz, Ghazipur
  • Purvanchal Shiksha Niketan, Kaithwalia (Alampatti), Ghazipur
  • City Montesory School Bhadaura
  • S.K.B.M. INTER COLLEGE DILDAR NAGAR

And many mores... over total of 100+ School (ALL including Govt. Primary School, Small Unregistered School) in City along with same around District.

Notable people

Justice Pranav Kumar Chatterji

Born on 26 August 1943, and brought up in Ghazipur. His Father Late Panchanan Chatterji was a notable Civil Servant at Ghazipur District Courts. Justice Chatterji studied up to Class 12 at Ghazipur, earlier at Primary School stage he was pupil of Sister Ruffus a Germen missionary teacher/ Mission school, He did his Graduation BSc from Ewing Christian College Allahabad of Allahabad University and LLB from Canning College of Lucknow University and joined the Oudh Bar Lucknow High Court and Ghazipur Distt & Sessions Court from 1966 to 1968 and Later Joined the UP Judicial Service as Munsiff Ballia in 1968 and retired as Hon. Judge High Court Lucknow in 2005 and contrary to the general practice came down to Ghazipur to reside.

Raja Gadhi

The Grand father of Maharishi Parasuram, is creature of Ghazipur. He constrcted the fort near bank of Ganga, that was situated near Cheetnath Ghat in city.

Maharshi Yamdagni

Yamdgni Rishi lived in a hut on the bank of Ganga close to the present town of Zamania, which received its name of Jamdagnia.he weded with the Daughter of Rishi Renu, Renuka. and having four sons, Vasuman, & Ram etc. According to Mahabharata, when Haihaya king, Kartivirya came to his hermitage with army. Jamdagni treated him with great hospitalty through the help of his celebrated and divine Kamdhenu ( Wish fullfilling cow ). The king was surprised but instead of being grateful, he carried Kamdhenu off by force. Kartivirya was afterward overcom by his son Maharshi Parasuram and Kamdhenu was recovered, Kartivirya offered a sacrifice in atonement of his sin.

Maharishi Parasuram

The Grand son of Raja Ghadhi, son of Maharshi Zamdagni, The Parsuram is the great son of Ghazipur, born at the bank of river Gangaes near Zamania. Though he is Aryan but devotte to Lord "Shiva". The Cross Bow of Lord shiva episode in swanbar of Sita is very popular. He estabished a Ashram near Zamania. Due to His Devotion, Power and spritual nature, he is worship as Awatar of God.His favorite Ashra was "Parsu" hence known as Parsuram.

Gautam Rishi

His Ashram was situated near Gauspur at bank of river Ganga 16 Km. from Ghazipur city. according to saying "The bhagwan Ram Blessed the Devi Ahilya the wife of Gautam Rishi, converted into Stone.

Chaywan Rishi

The Ashram of Rishi Bhrigu was situated near Ballia City and he married with Puloma. and and his son "Chayawan" became a great saint. and his ashram was situated near "Chanani". The Lord Rama came to his Ashram during the Piligrim Visit.

Pahar Khan

Pahar Khan was Faujdar of Ghazipur, a post which he held for long period. Although on several occasion he was employed in distant campaign. He built a tank at Ghazipur , where his tomb still standing.

Sheikh Abdullah

The son of Zamindar named Muhammad Kasim , a siddique sheikh of village Dharwara in Pargana Jahhorabad . Shiekh Abdullah was probably the only man of eminence that the district has produced and who was one of few rulers of Ghazipur who had done any thing to beutify the city of Ghazipur. He built the forts at Jalalabad ( in Pargana Shadiabad ) and at Kasimabad, which he named after his father.He also constructed a bridge over river Magai on the road to Kasimabad and in the city of Ghazipur created the palace known as Chital Sutun, a Mosque and imambara as well as a masonnry tank and also made a garden called Nawab Bagh. He died in 1744 and was burried in a handsome tomb in the city of Ghazipur.

Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad Ansari

Graduated in medicine in England in 1911 ,was born in Yusufpur-Muhammdabad of Ghazipur, in 1880 ,he became the president of Indian National Congress .. his contribution to freedom movement of India is most laudable .In order to get rid of the communal sentiments he also established "Muslim Nationalist party" in 1923 prior to becoming the president of INC.In memory of his contribution the Civil Hospital of Ghazipur is named after him.

Ghazipur gave the great sons in the field of culture of international repute like Pt. Ravi Shankar of Sitar,Pt. Uday Shankar of Dance, Nazir Hussain ,Yunus Parvez,Leela Mishra and Anjan Srivastav of Films, and Bhrigu Nath Lal of Music .

Pt. Uday Sankar

Pt. Uday Sankar was born in Village- Nasarpur under Birno Thana.He spent his childhood in this district and received the training in dances locally.. Then ,he acquired the fame at National and International level. His wife Amala Shankar is also a famous classical dancer.

Pt. Ravi Shankar

Pt. Ravi Shankar is younger brother of Pt. Uday Shankar and is world famous Sitar player.At the moment he is settled in the USA and has opened various centers of excellence in instrumental music.He also belong to this district.

Satara Devi

She earned name and fame in the field of Classical Dancing .She is also belong to Ghazipur city.

Nazir Hussain

He was concerned with the Indian film and multimedia.He was born in Usian village near Dildarnagar , famous character hero at his time. He was earlier associated with the Azad Hind Fauz set up by Subhas Chandra Bose. He established the "Kamsaar Film" , under the banner of which many hit films in Bhojpuri were produced. He always gave priority to Bhojpuri culture of the district in his film.His nephew Mr. Tahir Hussain is at moment noted film Director and Producer.

In addition to the above there are many luminaries who have distinguished themselves in various fields ranging from Arts to Culture.To give a few names ,prominants are Yunus Parvez of Mahendra( Dildarnagar), and Mr. Anjan Srivastava is also associated with various feature films and TV serials.He acted as Mister Wagle in Wagle ki dunia.Surendra Pal Singh of Saidpur tehsil has acted as Dronacharya in epic serial Mahabharat.

Literature

Hindi

Poet Usman

The poet Usman, one of the earliest known men of letters of this region, flourished in the 17th century and is said to have been a contemporary of Jehangir. He was a well-known saint and Sufi and was the son of Shaikh Husain. His poems appear in his famous book Chitravali, which is said to have been written in the style of famoush poet , Jayasi.

Ishwar Das

Ishawar Das is a literery figure of district, wrote many books like "Satayawati Katha, Bharat Milap,Ekadashi Katha . According to Pt. Ram Chandra Shukla his peiod of writing was 1546 to 1574.

Bula Sahab

Bula Shahab was belongs to Bavari Panth,of Bhurkura and was born in 1633.his works and Baani are having great importance in literature.His works was compiled at Brelvediaur perss , Allahabad as " Bula Sahab ka Shabdsaar"

Shiv Narayan

The district is proud of having produced the great literary figure , Shiv Narain, who belong to 18th centuray. He wrote about twelve booksand among them Lal Grantha, Santavilasa, Santachari,Santapdesh are most famous.

Kamleshwar

Kamleshwar Kayastha , who belong to the later half of 19th century , is also remembered as the one of the literary figure of the district. He is famous for his work Satya Narayana. He died in 1911.

Ram Charit Upadhyay

A great scholor of Sanskrit and Hindi , is also a renowned figure of the district of the district where he was born in 1872. He wrote many books among which is Ram Charit Chntamani.

Gopal Ram Gahmari

Born in 1856 in Village Gahmar was a famous detective novel writer of the district. He also wrote other types of novel Chatura Chanchla, Madhvi, Kankara, Bhanumati etc.

Rameshwar Dayal

Who was born in 1857 is famous for his book Chitragupt Charitra. he belong to Village Saraiya and died in 1899.

In Modern period there are some importent personalities of the distrcits are Dr. Rahi Masoom Raja, Acharya Kuber Nath Rai,Shri Krishna Rai "Hridayesh",Dr. Bhola Nath Ghahmari, Dr. Viveki Rai and Dr. Jitendra Nath Pathak etc.

Dr. Rahi Masoom Raja

He was born in 1 sept. 1927 at Village - Gangauli.His earlier education was done in Ghazipur later he went to Aligarh Muslim University and got Ph.D . Bombay was his man centre, where he joined the films.He had been written in Shama ( Urdu ),Sarika and Ganga Magagine.He got is doctorate on "Tallasum Hosh-o-ruba". Naya Saal(1952),Maujegul-Tauje Gul (1954",Ajanabi Shahar -Ajnabi Raaste (1967} are the famous work of Dr. Raja.He is famous for Adha Gaon and Neem Ka Per. He wrote the dialouge of famous serial "Maha Bharata". He wrote the dialoguge of many films like Damaad, Ek Hi Bhool,Main tulsi tere Agan ki, Vidaai etc. He died in 15 March 1992.

Acharya Kuber Nath Rai

He was born on 26 March 1933 at Village-Matsa Ghazipur.He got his education from Banaras Hindu University and Calcutta University.From 1958 to 1986 he was in Nalbari College Assam as a Lecturer. From 1986 to 1995 he was in Swami Sahajanand PG College Ghazipur as a principal. He got the Moortidevi Award From Bharatiya Jnanpith and many awards from UP,WB, and ASSAM Government.

Shri Kuber Nath Rai

He is one of the writers who dedicated themselves entirely to the form of essay-writing. His collections of essays Gandha Madan, Priya neel-kanti, Ras Aakhetak, Vishad Yog, Nishad Bansuri, Parna mukut have enormously enriched the form of essays.A scholar of Indian culture and western literature, he was proud of Indian heritage.His love for natural beauty and Indian folk literatures and preference for agricultural society over the age of machines, his romantic outlook, aesthetic sensibility, his keen eye on contemporary reality and classical style place him very high among contemporary essayists in Hindi. He died in 5 June 1996.

Shi Krishna Rai ,Hridayesh- He belong to Kathaut village.His works are Yuwak Se,Himanshu,Path Deep,Satyasatya, Ganga mughe pukare,Maha Prakash ect.

Dr. Bhola Nath Tiwari

He was belongs to Aaripur.His famous works are Dhadhakti Jwala,He Baapu, Bhasha Vigyan Kosh ect.

Dr. Viveki Rai

He belogs to Sonawani is famous literary figure of hindi literature. He have publish more than 1500 articles in different magagine. he got prestigious Prem Chandra Award on his work Sona Maati.

Dr. Jitendra Nath Pathak

He belongs to Saidpur. More than 12 books on differnt aspects have been published.

The other mans of letters are Chandradev "Nihshesh",Dr. Shiv Mangal Rai,Parmanand Sharma,Dr. Mandhata Rai,Banarasi Prasad Dwivedi,Ram Vriksh Rai, Amar Nah Srivastav.

Urdu

Ali Abbas Hussaini

His work "Pajmurda Kaliyan" published in 1917 .

Aleem Ahmad Kaleem

Published the Poetry collection "Aatishe Kaleem" beside those the Rajendra Prashad,Nadir Ali Bartar,Saiyad Ahmad Hashmi, Jaheer Ghazipuri are the fomous in urdu literature.

The Ghazipur was the main centre for its philosiphical glory. This place was get benefited by Maharshi Zamadagni ( Zamania), Maharishi Chawan ( Chanani) , Deval Rishi ( Deval ), Markandey Rishi ( Near Aurihar ) , Bhagwan Shuka (Near Ghazipur ), Bhagwan Parsuram ( Harpur ), etc. This place was blessed by Lord Buddha by his sermon. the list of some saints is given below.

1. Saints of Bhurkuda

Bawari Sahiba , Bula Sahab, Bhikha Sahab and Palu Saheb & their deciples have been the source of Saint tradition. They have been of nirgun sect of satnami tradition. At Bhurkuda there are two Mathas- Bhurkura & Hathiyaram these have been the seat of Saint tradition.

2. Avadhoot Saints

Avadhoot saints have also picked up Ghazipur as a place of their preaching & Sadhana. Among these noted Saints have been those of the line of great Saints Baba Keenaram.At present there are many centres of this sect such as at Dildarnagar Girnar Ashram ( Avadhoot Singh Shavak Ram Ji), at Ghazipur in Posta Ghat Area there is also an important centre of this sect.

3. Saint Pawahari Baba

In the 19th century near Ghazipur city in a village named Kurtha this saint made his centre of Sadhana whose achievement and reputation attracted Sawami Viveka Nand who on the inspiration of his Guru Sawami Ram Krishan Param Hans came to him.

4. Sufi Matawalambi Saints

Many Muslim Fakirs laiden with Sufi Mat had been pride of this district among whom near Saidpur in a village Belahri there was Gudar Sain & at Nandganj near the village Dharwan Soharab Baba have been the saints who command reverence of people.

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