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{{About|the municipality in Uttar Pradesh, India|its namesake district|Mainpuri district}}
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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Mainpuri
| native_name = मैनपुरी
| settlement_type = City
| image_alt = A street in Mainpuri town
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| pushpin_map = India Uttar Pradesh
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| coordinates = {{coord|27.23|N|79.02|E|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = {{flag|India}}
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Uttar Pradesh]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Mainpuri district|Mainpuri]]
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| leader_title = [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]]
| leader_name = shri Jay Veer Singh Thakur <ref>[http://www.upvidhansabhaproceedings.gov.in/web/guest/member?memberId=19862 "Mainpuri MLA"]</ref>
| unit_pref = Metric
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| elevation_m = 153
| population_total = 133078
| population_as_of = 2011
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| demographics_type1 = Languages
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code = 205001
| area_code = 05672
| area_code_type = Telephone code
| registration_plate = UP-84
| website = {{URL|https://mainpuri.nic.in/}}
| demographics1_info1 = [[Hindi language|Hindi]]
| Member of Parliament = Mulayam Singh Yadav
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'''Mainpuri''' is a city in [[Mainpuri district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Uttar Pradesh]]. It is the administrative headquarters of Mainpuri district and is situated to the north-east of [[Agra]] and is 270 km from [[New Delhi]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mustseeindia.com/how-to-reach/from-delhi-to-mainpuri |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110130065444/http://www.mustseeindia.com/how-to-reach/from-delhi-to-mainpuri |archive-date=30 January 2011 |title=DELHI to MAINPURI, Train, Bus from Delhi to Mainpuri, fare, timings}}</ref> Mainpuri forms part of the ancient legendary region of [[Lord Krishna]]'s land called [[Braj]].<ref name="subodhk">{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=FUjzWFsz5fwC&q=braj+mainpuri&pg=PA3432 | title=The Indian Encyclopaedia: India (Central Provinces)-Indology | publisher=Genesis Publishing Pvt Ltd | author=Subodh Kapoor | year=2002 | pages=3432 | isbn=9788177552683}}</ref>

==Geography==
[[Mainpuri railway station]] is the nearest railway station. The closest civil airport is at Agra, which is 121 km away. There are two rivers in Mainpuri, Ishan and Arind or Rind (a tributary of the river Yamuna) which is a small stream originating from Aligarh.

===Climate===
{{Weather box
|location = Mainpuri (1981–2010, extremes 1901–2005)
|metric first = yes
|single line = yes
|width = auto
| Jan record high C = 31.4
| Feb record high C = 35.2
| Mar record high C = 41.7
| Apr record high C = 45.8
| May record high C = 49.2
| Jun record high C = 49.2
| Jul record high C = 46.2
| Aug record high C = 42.6
| Sep record high C = 42.4
| Oct record high C = 40.6
| Nov record high C = 37.6
| Dec record high C = 33.0
|year record high C = 49.2
| Jan high C = 22.7
| Feb high C = 26.0
| Mar high C = 31.5
| Apr high C = 38.3
| May high C = 41.0
| Jun high C = 40.3
| Jul high C = 35.2
| Aug high C = 33.4
| Sep high C = 33.7
| Oct high C = 33.5
| Nov high C = 29.4
| Dec high C = 24.7
|year high C = 32.4
| Jan low C = 7.1
| Feb low C = 9.6
| Mar low C = 14.7
| Apr low C = 21.0
| May low C = 25.4
| Jun low C = 26.7
| Jul low C = 25.4
| Aug low C = 25.0
| Sep low C = 24.2
| Oct low C = 19.8
| Nov low C = 13.8
| Dec low C = 8.4
|year low C = 18.4
| Jan record low C = -1.7
| Feb record low C = -0.6
| Mar record low C = 5.0
| Apr record low C = 10.7
| May record low C = 15.6
| Jun record low C = 17.6
| Jul record low C = 16.8
| Aug record low C = 18.6
| Sep record low C = 8.2
| Oct record low C = 9.6
| Nov record low C = 2.2
| Dec record low C = -1.1
|year record low C = -1.7
| rain colour = green
| Jan rain mm = 11.3
| Feb rain mm = 13.5
| Mar rain mm = 8.5
| Apr rain mm = 5.7
| May rain mm = 14.8
| Jun rain mm = 71.3
| Jul rain mm = 207.7
| Aug rain mm = 233.6
| Sep rain mm = 159.7
| Oct rain mm = 33.4
| Nov rain mm = 3.4
| Dec rain mm = 6.0
|year rain mm = 768.9
| Jan rain days = 1.1
| Feb rain days = 1.0
| Mar rain days = 0.9
| Apr rain days = 0.5
| May rain days = 1.5
| Jun rain days = 3.4
| Jul rain days = 9.1
| Aug rain days = 10.0
| Sep rain days = 7.1
| Oct rain days = 1.8
| Nov rain days = 0.4
| Dec rain days = 0.6
|year rain days = 37.4
|time day = 17:30 [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| Jan humidity = 71
| Feb humidity = 62
| Mar humidity = 53
| Apr humidity = 32
| May humidity = 33
| Jun humidity = 43
| Jul humidity = 64
| Aug humidity = 73
| Sep humidity = 71
| Oct humidity = 65
| Nov humidity = 67
| Dec humidity = 73
|year humidity = 59
|source 1 = [[India Meteorological Department]]<ref name=IMDnormals>
{{cite web
| archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20200205040301/http://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/1981-2010%20CLIM%20NORMALS%20%28STATWISE%29.pdf
| archivedate = 5 February 2020
| url = https://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/1981-2010%20CLIM%20NORMALS%20%28STATWISE%29.pdf
| title = Station: Mainpuri Climatological Table 1981–2010
| work = Climatological Normals 1981–2010
| publisher = India Meteorological Department
| date = January 2015
| pages = 461–462
| accessdate = 22 September 2020}}</ref><ref name=IMDextremes>
{{cite web
| archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20200205042509/http://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/EXTREMES%20OF%20TEMPERATURE%20and%20RAINFALL%20upto%202012.pdf
| archivedate = 5 February 2020
| url = https://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/EXTREMES%20OF%20TEMPERATURE%20and%20RAINFALL%20upto%202012.pdf
| title = Extremes of Temperature & Rainfall for Indian Stations (Up to 2012)
| publisher = India Meteorological Department
| date = December 2016
| page = M219
| accessdate = 22 September 2020}}</ref>
}}

==Demographics==
As per provisional data from the 2011 census, Mainpuri urban agglomeration had a population of 133,078, of which males were 69,788 and females were 63,290. The literacy rate was 85.66 per cent.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_3_PR_UA_Citiees_1Lakh_and_Above.pdf | title = Urban Agglomerations/Cities having population 1 lakh and above |work= Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011 | publisher = |accessdate = 2012-07-07 }}</ref>

In Mainpuri District the total population is 12.3 lakh ({{Lakh|12.3}}) in which voters for [[Yadav]] constitute 3 lakh ({{Lakh|3}}), followed by [[Lodhi Rajput]] with 2.6 lakh ({{Lakh|2.6}}) and 2 lakh ({{Lakh|2}}) Jatav and other.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140824043059/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/mulayam-trying-hard-to-recapture-west-up/article1-1255487.aspx Hindustan Times]</ref>
{{As of|2001|alt=As of the 2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Mainpuri had a population of 89,535. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. In Mainpuri, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age. [[Kannauji]] and [[Braj Bhasha]] are used in day-to-day communication.

==Notable temples==
There are several ancient and well-known Hindu temples in the city. These include Sheetla Devi Temple which hosts a 20-day rural exhibition-cum-trade fair every year in March/April. Bhimsen Mandir is an ancient Shiva temple and Falahari Ashram situated on Jyoti-Devi Road has very a rare statue of the goddess [[Durga]] with 18 arms. Another ancient Shiv temple is Chandeshwar Mandir situated on Chandeshwar Road. Also located on Devi Road are the twin Shiv temples of Kale Mahadev and Shweat Mahadev. Hanuman Temple situated on old Tehsil Road is visited by thousands on Tuesdays and Saturdays.{{Citation needed|date=June 2010}}

==Industry==
[[Cotton gin]]ning, oilseed milling, lamp and [[glass]] manufacturing constitute the prominent industries. [[Peanut]] farming is a small but well-spread out industry. The town is also renowned for its [[tobacco]] and wooden sculptures. A large amount of the population depends on agriculture produce to fulfill daily needs. The agricultural equipment industry is predominant — Siyaram Agency is one of the leading equipment manufacturers in the district.

==Places of interest==
[[File:AsianOpenbillWithPilaglobosa Mainpuri.JPG|thumb|<center>Krouncha, [[sarus crane]] (''[[Grus antigone]]'')</center>]]
Fort/Garhi of Mainpuri is situated at old Mainpuri. The fort is not a spot of tourist interest. It is the private property of erstwhile raja of two estates, Mainpuri and Lawan (Dausa, Rajasthan) and repaired, maintained and restored by him.

Attractions include the parks Phoolbagh and Lohia Park. Phoolbagh is situated at Jail Chauraha while Lohia Park is situated at District Collectorate. Both have green lawns and fountains.

Mainpuri is also known for the [[sarus crane]] (''[[Grus antigone]]''). This bird, called ''krouncha'' in India, is revered as a symbol of marital fidelity and is celebrated in myth and legend.{{Citation needed|date=January 2010}} There are estimated to be 8,000-10,000 sarus cranes in India. Two-thirds of its population resides in the villages Harwai,Andani of Karhal.

Another place of interest in the Mainpuri District is the [[Saman Bird Sanctuary]]. The [[Siberian crane]] comes here in its migration cycle and stays for 3–4 months from November to February. Part-time wildlife photographer Mr. Shashank Raghav has contributed his photos to depict the wildlife of the Mainpuri District, especially the different species of birds which can be found in nearby areas of the Saman Bird Sanctuary within the Mainpuri district.

==Villages==

*[[Aryapur Khera, Mainpuri|Aryapur Khera]]
*Pusaina near Diwani
Jagatpur
Rampura
Bhogaon
Ganeshpura

==Health care==
The district hospital is called Maharaja Tej Singh Jila Chikitsalya. Mainpuri Janch Kendra is a Registered Pathology in the district in the fields of biotechnology and biochemistry. Mainpuri District has a very high number of cancer patients due to consumption of ''kapuri'' ([[camphor]]) flavoured tobacco.{{Citation needed|date=January 2010}}

==Engineering College==
[[Government Engineering College, Mainpuri]](खर्रा)) (Rajkiya Engineering College, REC) is a government [[engineering college]] in Mainpuri. It is a constituent college of [[Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University]] (formerly [[Uttar Pradesh Technical University]]) in [[Lucknow]]. The college has three branches: civil, electrical, and mechanical with 63 students in each branch. REC is situated at Shikohabad - Mainpuri Road. There is one government polytechnic college. It has three branches of engineering, electronics, microprocessors and instrumentation and control. It is located at Sindhiya Tiraha near new Mandi.

==Accessibility==
Mainpuri is well-connected to other parts of the state by road and broad-gauge railway so one can visit Mainpuri by train. Currently, the only two trains are the Kalindi Express and the Kanpur Anand Vihar Express, which connect Mainpuri to [[Delhi]] and [[Kanpur]]. The city is also linked by railways to [[Farrukhabad]] and [[Shikohabad]], [[Etawah]] and [[Kanpur]]. Major cities within a {{convert|300|km|adj=on}} range of Mainpuri include [[Agra]], [[Delhi]], [[Bareilly]], [[Meerut]], [[Firozabad]], [[Shikohabad]], [[Etawah]], [[Jhansi]], [[Gwalior]] and [[Kanpur]].

The Agra Lucknow Expressway connects Mainpuri to Lucknow.

==See also==
* [[List of cities in Uttar Pradesh]]
* [[Mainpuri (Lok Sabha Constituency)]]
* [[List of Villages in Mainpuri District]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://mainpuri.nic.in/ Mainpuri District official web site]

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