News India Live, Digital Desk: The Ganges River, called the soul of India, is not only the longest river in the country, but is also counted among the major rivers of Asia. Most of the journey of this holy river with a total length of 2,525 km is decided on the land of India. Get out of Gangotri Glacier in Uttarakhand, this holy stream (after confluence in Devprayag in Bhagirathi and Alaknanda) merges into the Bay of Bengal via Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal.
Uttar Pradesh: The longest journey of Ganga
The most important and longer part of the Ganges passes through Uttar Pradesh. This river is not only the center of faith of crores of people, but also an essential source of irrigation and drinking water for the state. The Ganges river in UP enters the Bijnor district and then moves towards Bihar passing through many cities and districts.
Major cities located along the Ganges in UP:
These cities, situated on the banks of the Ganges, are known for their ancient culture, traditions and historical importance. There are about 28 cities or districts located on the banks of the Ganges in Uttar Pradesh. Some of these prominent names are:
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Bijnor
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Muzaffarnagar
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Meerut
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Amroha
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Hapur (Garhmukteshwar)
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Bulandshahr
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Sambhal
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Aligarh
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Badaun
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Kasganj
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Shahjahanpur
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Farrukhabad
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Hardoi
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Kannauj
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Bithoor
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Kanpur
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Unnao
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Prayagraj
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Mirzapur
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Ghazipur
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Varanasi
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Baliya
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Bhadohi
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Kaushambi
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Fatehpur
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Rae Bareli
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Pratapgarh
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Etawah (Note: Etawah is mainly on the banks of the Yamuna, but may be connected to the flow area of the Ganges, mentioned in the original article)
So, which is the largest city situated on the banks of the Ganges in UP?
Out of so many cities, if we talk about the largest city according to area and population, then it is KanpurYes, Kanpur, known as the industrial city and ‘Leather City’, is the largest city on the banks of river Ganges in Uttar Pradesh.
The total area of Kanpur is about 403 square kilometers. The city is not only known for its leather industry and other business activities, but also has a glorious history and its own special cultural identity. It is one of the most modern and important cities in Uttar Pradesh.
So the next time you hear the mention of Ganga or Kanpur, remember that this city is the largest city situated on the banks of the Ganges in Uttar Pradesh.
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