Orai

Orai Orai
city
Population  (2001)
• Total	139,444

Orai is a city and a municipal board in Jalaun district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is the district headquarter for Jalaun District. The city lies midway between the cities of Kanpur and Jhansi on National Highway 25.

Because of its proximity to Industrial city Kanpur, This city has already seen a good growth in Industrial area and going forwad to become an industrial hub after Kanpur.

City has historical value because of its location which is between Jhansi, Mahoba and Kalpi.

History

The city of Orai was named after the sage Rishi Uddhalak and was earlier known as Uddhalak Nagari.

Geography

Orai is located at 25.98°N 79.47°E / 25.98; 79.47. It has an average elevation of 131 metres (429 feet).

Climate

This place has a composite climate (very hot during summers and very cold during winters). Relative humidity remains about 40-50%.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Orai had a population of 139,444. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Orai has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76%, and female literacy is 62%. In Orai, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Location

Orai is located midway between kanpur and jhansi and lies on National Highway 25 which is soon going to be a part of East-West corridor of the NHAI Project.Its exact position is defined by 26 degree north latitude and 79 degree east longitude

Connectivity

Orai is well connected by road and rail.Several express and superfast trains running from kanpur and Lucknow towards the southern,central and western parts of the country pass through Orai.A large number of government and private buses connect the city to the major towns and cities of UP as well as those of other neighbouring states.Chakeri is the nearest airport connecting Delhi and Lucknow.

Education

Schools

• BALGHAR INTER COLLEGE ORAI(JALAUN) NO 1 INTER COLLEGE IN ORAI FOR HINDI MEDIUM
• Dayanand Public School RamNagar Orai [ English & Hindi Medium Premier Public School ]
• Mizpah Christian School (English Medium - Estd. 1988), Jhansi Road, Orai
• RAMSHREE PUBLIC SCHOOL, ORAI
• GURUKULAM
• Saraswati Vidya Mandir Orai
• Saraswati Sishu mandir Orai
• Sanatan Dharm Inter College Orai
• D A V Orai
• Vetrawati Inter College Jaisari kalan Orai
• Janta Inter College orai
• B C H Mission School Orai
• Maharashi Vidya Mandir Orai
• Radha Krishna Junior Highschool Orai
• Government Inter College
• Government Girls Inter collge
• El Dorado Inter College
• S.R. inter College
• Gandhi Inter College
• Sarvodaya Inter College
• Islamiya Inter College
• ALDRICH PUBLIC SCHOOL,ORAI
• vinayak academy ,orai
• JAWAHAR NAVODYA VIDYALAYA ORAI
• ORAI PUBLIC SCHOOL

Colleges

• Dayanand Vedic Degree College Orai
• Gandhi Degree College Orai
• Sanatan Dharm Girls Degree College Orai
• S.V.M INTER COLLEGE ORAI
• balghar inter colleg
• S.R. degree colleg

Gurudawaras,Temples and Mosque

• MANSAN MATA MANDIR TILAK NAGAR ORAI
• Gurudawara Singh sabha,Rath Road
• Radha Krisna Madir, Galla Mandi Orai
• Sankata Mata Mandir, Rath Road Orai
• Thadeshwari Mandir, Orai
• Sankat Mochan Mandir, Orai
• Hulki Mata Mandir, Orai
• Badi Mata Mandir, Orai
• Sheetla Mata Mandir,Orai
• Badi Masjid, Azad Nagar, Orai
• Jama Masjid, Ballabh Nagar, Orai
• AMAR JYOTI NIWAS -STATE BANK COLONY RAJENDRA NAGAR - A samll church for Roman Catholic Christians since 1995
• shiv mandir, shanti nagar orai

Famous For

• Orai is famous all over India for delicious Gulab Jamuns.
• Historical Place in Orai is Mahil Talab which was constructed by Raja Mahil.
• Ramkund is best place for recreation.

• Mr.SAMEER YAGIK,who is the successful personality in BPO industry, also belong to Orai.

 His Address is-
 Mr.Sameer Yagik 
 S/o Mr.K.C.Yagik(Famous Reporter in Dainik Agni Charan)
 404-Gandhi Nagar, Orai, Dist.Jaloun (UP) 
 Contact Number-9958339503(Delhi),05162-315393(Orai).

Hotels , Restaurants and Cinema Hall

• Jaiswal Tower, Orai
• Tulsidham Marriege Hall, New Patel Nagar
• Shanti Palace, Orai
• Hotel Regency, Orai
• Anuradha Palace Cinema Hall, Orai
• Archna Palace Cinema Hall, Orai
• Krishna Talkies, Orai.
• Southindian dishes in front of Kotwali
• Avadh Complex, Jhansi Road, Orai

Transportation

• one can reach orai by TRAIN [KANPUR JHANSI ROUTE],or by BUS [KANPUR JHANSI ROUTE],or any TAXI.
• RIKSHAWS are the main means of transport within the city.