Orai

}} 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 which is part of Jhansi division.

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 is believed to be named after a sage Rishi Uddhalak and was earlier known as Uddhalak Nagari,also known as mahil 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 65.38%. 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 the cities of 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.

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. One can move almost in the all the direction from Orai. It is such a beautiful location.

Education

Schools

• Maharashi Vidya Mandir
• Government Inter College
• Government Girls Inter collge
• Gandhi Inter College
• Sarvodaya Inter College
• Aldrich Public School
• Orai Public School

Colleges

• Orai Medical College
• Dayanand Vedic Degree College Orai (D.V.C)
• Gandhi Degree College (G.D.C.)
• Lohia Institute of Technology (L.I.T)
• S.V.M Inter College
• Balghar Inter College
• S.R. Degree College
• Shaheed Bhagat Singh Degree College
• Karsaan Degree College
• Banshidhar Mahavidhyalya
• Sangeet mahavidhyalya
• Orai I.T.I.bohadpura
• Navoday College

Gurudawaras,Temples and Mosque

• Mansan Mata Mandir, Tilak Nagar
• Gurudawara Singh sabha, Rath Road
• Radha Krisna Madir, Galla Mandi
• Sankata Mata Mandir, Rath Road
• Thadeshwari Mandir
• Sankat Mochan Mandir
• Hulki Mata Mandir
• Badi Mata Mandir
• Sheetla Mata Mandir
• Badi Masjid, Azad Nagar
• Jama Masjid, Ballabh Nagar
• Amar Jyoti Niwas -State Bank Colony Rajendra Nagar - A small church for Roman Catholics since 1995
• Shiv Mandir, Shanti Nagar
• Tri Mandir, Kurmi Colony
• Madarasa Jamia farooqiya-bashirul-uloom konch road
• Peeron Wali Masjid (Deobandi)
• Beri Baba ki Mazar

Famous For

• Historical Place in Orai is Mahil Talab which was constructed by Raja Mahil.
• Ramkund is best place for recreation.

Hotels , Restaurants and Cinema Hall

• Jaiswal Tower
• Tulsidham Marriage Hall, New Patel Nagar
• Dantre Hotel
• Balle Sardar Ka Hotel
• Sanskar fast food and restaurant,Baldau chowk ORAI
• Navrang lodge,Baldau chowk

Transportation

• Regular trains and buses for Orai are available from Jhansi and Kanpur. Nearest commercial airport is at Lucknow (180 km). Private taxis to Orai are also available from all the above mentioned cities.
• Rikshaws (three wheeled pedal carts) are the main means of transport within the city. Vikram Tempos (diesel-powered three wheelers) are also available from some locations in the city for commute to nearby villages and the industrial area.

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