Gola Gokarannath
| Gola Gokarannath गोला गोकर्ण नाथ |
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| Coordinates | 28°05′N 80°28′E / 28.08°N 80.47°ECoordinates: 28°05′N 80°28′E / 28.08°N 80.47°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District(s) | Lakhimpur Kheri |
| Population • Density |
53,832 (2001[update]) • 8,972 /km2 (23,237 /sq mi) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
| Area |
6 square kilometres (2.3 sq mi) • 147 metres (482 ft) |
Gola Gokarannath or Gola Gokaran Nath (Devanāgarī: गोला गोकर्ण नाथ) is a city and a municipal board in Lakhimpur Kheri district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Gola Gokran Nath is famous for its Shiva Temple and BHL sugar Mill. Gola Gokaran Nath is also called 'Chotti Kashi' ('Little Kashi').
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[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census[1], Gola Gokarannath had a population of 53,832. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Gola Gokarannath has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 73%, and female literacy is 62%. In Gola Gokarannath, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] History
During the famous war of Ramayana in Treta Yug Ravana pleased Lord Shiva with his penance so that he could win the war against Lord Rama. Lord Shiva took the shape of a Shiv-ling and directed him to install that Shiva-ling in Lanka. But Lord Shiva put the condition that Shiv-Ling should not be put on the Earth on its way to Lanka. But on the way back, Ravana had to give the Shiva-ling to a shepherd to attend nature's call. Shiva increased the weight of the Shiva-ling so the shephard had to give up and put the ling on the ground. This made Ravana very angry as he understood the trickery of Lord Shiva. Ravana understood that Lord Shiva did not want the Ling to be carried to Lanka and let Ravana win the war. Enraged Ravana pressed the Ling with his thumb resulting in an impression which looked like a cow's ear (गौ-कर्ण). It is on this basis that the place was named Gola Gokaran Nath.
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Gola is famous for its Shiva Temple. Many people come here from distant places for darshan. It is difficult to find space in the temple during Hindu holy month of Shravan. Other places of religious significance are Lakshmi-Narayan temple in BHL Sugar factory and Bhoot Nath temple near Degree College. There are many colleges and schools. There are many markets like Tirath Bazaar, Punjabi market, Tiwari market etc. Tirath Bazaar is primarily a ladies shopping place for bangles, makeup/cosmetics items, Holy books, pooja things etc. BHL Sugar factory (which is one of the biggest in India) is also worth a visit.
[edit] Geography
Gola Gokran Nath is situated at 28.08° N 80.47° E. Gola Gokran Nath is a small town situated at the banks of Sarayan river. It is surrounded by dense tropical forest. It is second biggest town of Lakhimpur Kheri district. (Location in WikiMapia [1] )
[edit] Climate
The climate is very hot (32°-43°C)in the summers(June-August). Being located in the Tarai region of Himalayas, it is not so hot as the other towns in North India. Winters are very cold (4°-17°C).
[edit] Industry
Gola is home to one of the biggest Sugar Mills in Asia. Bajaj Hindustan Sugar Mill is situated in the northern part of the town. It (Bajaj Hindustan Sugar Factory, Gola) has sugar generation capacity of 13,000 TCD, distillery capacity of 100 KL and power generation of 30 MW. Gola is also famous for the cottage industries producing incense sticks.
[edit] Temples
There is a Ram Madir Near Saraswati Vidya Mandir,Lakhimpur road , Ram Janki Mandir, Punjabi Colony, Mangala Devi Mandir, Khutaar Road, Phool Baba Ashram, Khutar Road, Lakshmi Narayan Mandir, BHL Gola Kheri and Jind Baba-Majaar near Bhavani Ganj, Hanumaaan Mandir-Lakhimpur Road, Durga Mandir-Railway Phatak Aliganj Road.
[edit] Historical places
Gola Gokran Nath is famous for its historical Shiva Temple. Baba Bhoot Nath Mandir (बाबा भूतनाथ मंदिर)is situated near C.G.N.(PG) College at Lakhimpur Road. A beautiful town called Mohammdi is situates at about 30 km west of Gola. Astal Mandir and Shivala Temple are very famous in Mohammadi.
[edit] Education
There are many schools and Colleges in Gola Gokran Nath. St. John's College, Saraswati Vidya Mandir and Saraswati Vidya Niketan are one of the most famous educational institutions. Public Inter College is the oldest Inter College in the town. Some other old schools are Krishak Samaj Inter College, Lal Bahadur Shashtri Inter College, Gandhi Vidyalaya. Other good schools are Ram Janki Vidya Mandir Inter College, Rajendra Giri Memorial Academy, Children's Academy and Guru Nanak Girls Inter College.
For higher education, Gola has Cane Grower's Nehru Post Graduate College (CGN(PG) College), Guru Nanak P.G. College and Harkishan Singh P.G. College. Though science is taught only in Harkishan Singh P.G. College. one more named gola public inter college is also famous for its education for science and maths.
[edit] Member of Legislative Assembly, Haidrabad Gola Gokarannath
* 1989: Ram Kumar Verma, Bhartiya Janta Party * 1991: Ram Kumar Verma, Bhartiya Janta Party, PWD Minister * 1993: Ram Kumar Verma, Bhartiya Janta Party
[edit] Hotels
Hotel Neelkanth (Sadar Chauraha) 1 Km. Away From station & Bus Stop.
[edit] How to Reach
Train: This town lies on meter Gauge. You can reach from Lucknow or from Bareilly.
Road: Gola Gokaran Nath is about 170 km from Lucknow and can be reached via Sitapur and Lakhimpur. This town in 150 km from Bareilly and can be reached via Faridpur, Shahjahanpur and Mohammadi.
Bus: Regular buses ply between Lucknow and Gola Gokaran Nath. There are some buses from Bareilly as well.
Plane:Delhi to Lucknow and then via bus or Train.
[edit] References
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
