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Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh

India

City26.4652° N, 80.3498° E

Kanpur is a city located in India, within the province of Uttar Pradesh. It has a population of 2,823,249, making it one of the larger urban centers in the country.

Population2,823,249
ProvinceUttar Pradesh
Coordinates26.4652° N, 80.3498° E
CountryIndia
Rank in India#11 of 557,951

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Nearest Airports

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Kanpur Civil Airport (Old)

VIKALocal

3.1 km away

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Kanpur Airport

KNURegional

9.1 km away

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IIT Kanpur Airport

VI75Local

13.1 km away

About Kanpur

Situated at coordinates 26.46523° N latitude and 80.34975° E longitude, Kanpur lies in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 137 meters and operates within the Asia/Kolkata timezone. Nearby cities include Unnāo, Ghātampur, Bāngarmau, Jagdīshpur, and Safīpur.

Kanpur ranks as the 11th most populous city in India out of a total of 7,021 cities. With a total urban population of 392,990,526 in the country, Kanpur's significant size is notable when compared to other major cities.

Cities in Uttar Pradesh

As the largest city in Uttar Pradesh, Kanpur ranks #1 among 507 cities in the province. Other prominent cities in Uttar Pradesh include Lucknow, Agra, Meerut, Ghāziābād, and Varanasi. The city is supported by various amenities, including 171 hospitals, 34 schools, 3 universities, 76 parks, 8 banks, 6 pharmacies, 11 hotels, 20 restaurants, 3 bus stations, and 17 train stations.

Lucknow2,472,011Agra1,430,055Meerut1,223,184Ghāziābād1,199,191Varanasi1,164,404Prayagraj1,073,438Alīgarh753,207Bareilly745,435Morādābād721,139Gorakhpur674,246

Nearby Cities

20 populated places are found within 25 km of Kanpur.

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CollectorganjNeighborhood
0.2 km
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Sirsa MaūNeighborhood
2.2 km
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FaithfulganjNeighborhood
2.4 km
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Juhi ChhotiNeighborhood
2.9 km
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Sati ChauraNeighborhood
3 km
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Ghusri MauNeighborhood
3 km
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Purwa BegamNeighborhood
3 km
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Purwa NatthuaCity
3.1 km
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ShankarpurNeighborhood
3.2 km
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Purwa DarsanNeighborhood
3.3 km
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BaghāiNeighborhood
3.4 km
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AmrāmauNeighborhood
3.9 km
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Bhairaun GhātNeighborhood
3.9 km
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SujātganjNeighborhood
3.9 km
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GutehaNeighborhood
4 km
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Juhi BariCity
4.2 km
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NarāyanpurNeighborhood
4.3 km
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Ghāram KheraCity
4.4 km
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Purwa NatthuaNeighborhood
4.5 km
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Old CawnporeNeighborhood
4.6 km

Universities in Kanpur

Kanpur is home to 3 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Allenhouse Institute of Technology2009——
Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology1906——
Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University1966——
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Largest cities in India

#1 Mumbai12,691,836#2 Delhi11,034,555#3 Bengaluru8,495,492#4 Hyderabad6,993,262#5 Ahmedabad6,357,693
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Kanpur?

The population of Kanpur is 2,823,249.

In which province/state is Kanpur located?

Kanpur is located in the province of Uttar Pradesh.

What are the coordinates of Kanpur?

The coordinates of Kanpur are 26.46523° N latitude and 80.34975° E longitude.

What is the elevation of Kanpur?

The elevation of Kanpur is 137 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Kanpur?

The nearest airport to Kanpur is Kanpur Airport.

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