GORAKHPUR CITY : ONE OF THE BEST CITIES IN INDIA

Gorakhpur comes from the Sanskrit Gorakshapuram, which represents the abode of Gorakhnath, a renowned ascetic prominent saint of the Nath Sampradaya. Gorakhpur is a beautiful city in Uttar Pradesh, India, along the banks of the Rapti River in the Purvanchal region. It is situated 272 kilometres east of Lucknow, the state capital. Gorakhpur is the headquarters of Gorakhpur district and has North Eastern Railway Zone, Gorakhpur division, Airforce station, Gorkha regiment recruitment centre, Gorakhpur University, Baba Raghav Dash Medical College, AIIMS, Zoo, Ramgarh Taal and Geeta press. The city has also had an Indian Air Force station since 1963.

Gita Press, the world’s largest publisher of Hindu religious texts like the Ramayana and Mahabharat, is also located in Gorakhpur and was established there in 1926. Gorakhpur is also associated with Gita Press, the world-famous publisher of Hindu religious books. The most famous publication is ‘KALYAN’ magazine. All 18 parts of Shree Bhagwat Gita are written on its marble walls. Other wall hangings and paintings reveal the events of the life of Lord Ram and Krishna. The Gita Press is at the forefront of disseminating religious and spiritual consciousness nationwide.

Witness the dynamic leadership of Yogi Adityanath, whose vision has propelled Gorakhpur into a development hub. Gorakhpur is about 100 km from the Nepal border, 193 km from Varanasi, 260 km from Patna and 270 km from Lucknow. It is one of the most vulnerable flood districts in eastern Uttar Pradesh.

Gorakhpur is situated on the banks of the Rapti River, a Ghagra River tributary. A fairly large lake, Ramgarh Tal Lake, is also situated in the city’s eastern part. Gorakhpur City has a big forest range called ” KUSUMI JUNGLE.”
Gorakhpur University is a testament to academic excellence, providing a nurturing environment for aspiring minds. AIIMS Gorakhpur, a beacon of healthcare, ensures the community’s well-being with cutting-edge medical facilities. The Gorakhpur Airport is a gateway connecting the city to the world.

Find tranquillity at Ramgarh Taal, a picturesque lake offering serenity amidst nature’s beauty. The city’s unique blend of spirituality, education, and healthcare makes Gorakhpur a destination of cultural significance and progressive growth. Discover the heart of Uttar Pradesh in Gorakhpur, where tradition meets modernity seamlessly.

Gorakhpur City’s famous personalities are Yogi Adityanath, 21st and current Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh‘ Leo Amery, British Cabinet Minister Mahant Avaidyanath Indian politician, and Hindu guru, Premindra Singh Bhagat, recipient of Victoria Cross, Ram Upendra Das, economist, Amrapali Dubey, actress, Ravi Dubey, actor, Mahmood Farooqui, Indian writer, artist and director, Firaq Gorakhpuri, Indian Urdu writer, Bilal U Haq, geo-scientist and poet, Narendra Hirwani, international cricket player, Anurag Kashyap, filmmaker, Ravi Kishan, Member of Parliament from Gorakhpur Lok Sabha constituency, Tabassum Mansoor, Indian educationist in Libya, Vidya Niwas Mishra, Hindi-Sanskrit littérateur, and a journalist, Syed Modi, badminton player, winner of Arjuna Award, Mahendra Nath Mulla, MVC, officer of the Indian Navy, Kamlesh Paswan, politician and Member of Parliament, 17th Lok Sabha, Subrata Roy, Indian businessman founder of Sahara India Pariwar, Asit Sen, Bollywood actor, Jimmy Sheirgill, actor, Saurabh Shukla, actor, Shiv Pratap Shukla, Indian politician and social worker, Bandhu Singh, a freedom fighter, Kedarnath Singh, poet, critic, Lilavati Singh, educator; Bir Bahadur Singh, former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, etc.