Khairabad, Sitapur

Khairabad
Town
Khairabad
Location in Uttar Pradesh, India
Khairabad
Khairabad (India)
Coordinates: 27°32′N 80°45′E / 27.53°N 80.75°E / 27.53; 80.75Coordinates: 27°32′N 80°45′E / 27.53°N 80.75°E / 27.53; 80.75
Country  India
State Uttar Pradesh
District Sitapur
Area
 • Total 09 km2 (3 sq mi)
Elevation 138 m (453 ft)
Population (2011)
 • Total 48,490
 • Density 5,400/km2 (14,000/sq mi)
Languages
 • Official Hindi
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registration UP-34
Website up.gov.in
http://khairabadnpp.in/

Khairabad is a town in the Sitapur district of Uttar Pradesh. It is 8 km from Sitapur on National Highway 24, about 80 km from the state capital Lucknow. The Municipal Board conducts the affairs of the town.

History

The town is said to have been founded by Khaira Pasi, in the early 11th century. It was subsequently taken in possession by a Kayasth family. In later years, many rent-free grants of land were made to Muslims who came in large numbers during the reigns of Babar and Akbar, but these grants were all resumed by the Nawab of Oudh in the early 1800s. Before the above-mentioned Khaira Pasi's time the place was known as Masichait (Masi chitra), and was a place of pilgrimage as far back as the reign of the Bikramajit. The name still exists at the appellation of a tank, the waters of which are said to possess healing properties, and which is called "Maswasi Talao".[1]

It was a big trading centre, where Kashmiri shawls, Jewels of Birmingham and Elephants of Assam were traded.The East India Company arranged to export the handloom clothes manufactured in Khairabad and Dariyabagh. Biswan was famous for earthen potteries. In 1886, artists from Biswan got bronze medal in empire exhibition held at London, for artistic display on earthen pots. The district was also famous for engraved door panels.

During the 1857 Uprising Maulana Fazle Faq took active part to get rid of the Britishers from the Country unfortunately he was arrested and given Kaala Pani, sent to Andaman Island. Around the same period Buxullah Khan came to India from Afghanistan he first settled in Rampur then made Khairabad his home. Buxullah House was named after him were his descendents, the Pathans live.

Presently the district is not very important from industrial point of view however there are five sugar mills and some flour mills, rice mills in the district. The district is mainly known for its cotton and woolen mats (Durries). Laharpur and Khairabad are famous for its production and export. The World-famous Sitapur Eye Hospital began with a small Hospital at Khairabad. Its founder Dr Mahesh Mehra was awarded the prestigious Padam Shri by the President of India for his self less service in the field of eye care. Father Gerrad an Italian Missionary established the BCM Hospital which treats both indoor and outdoor patients. The Hospital is professionally run by the mission and serves people not only from the Town but from also other towns and Sitapur City.

The Town is also famous for its Shooters, among the previous Generation the most imminent shooter was Farook Ahmed Khan, he won the Sitapur Rifle District Championship, also won a Silver medal in the Pistol in the State Championship. He also killed a man eater Wolf which had killed dozens of children in the town, for which he was honoured by the District Administration. Among the present lot Saad Farooqi represents the District at the State level in the Trap event. Very promising future awaits him. Some other prominent shooters are Tufail Khan, Javed Mustafa, Waji Khan, Hasan Khan, Rashid Khan and Waris Khan. Among the ladies Nikhat Beg has won many medals at the District and the State level.

Khairabad is also known for its shayars like Riyaz Khairabadi, Muztar Khairabadi and his family including the famous film writer Javed Akhtar.

ImamBada Khairabad
Masjid Imambada khairabad
Imambada Khairabad
Imambada (Makka Zamidaar) front Gate
The cricket ground in khairabad

Famous Places

  • Imam Bada (Makka Jamidar).
  • Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya.
  • Dargah of Makhdoom Shaikh Saaduddin urf Bade Makhdoom Sahab.
  • Teerth Maa Gauri Devi Mandir Bhoolanpur.
  • Teerth Bhuiyan-Tali Shiv Mandir.
  • Dargah of Aslam Miyan Sahab.
  • Bishop Conard Memorial hosiptal.
  • Jeevan Jyoti Convent School.
  • Maswasi Talab
  • Brahmadeep Hotel
  • Niyaziya Jr high School.
    Niyaziya Jr high School Khairabad
  • Bihari Ji Temple Chaudhrana, Makhupur
  • Hanuman Ji Temple, Chaudhrana, Makhupur
  • Dargah of hazrat Nizamuddin allah dia choote makhdoom sahab

References

  1. ↑ Benett, William Charles (1878). A Gazetteer of the Province of Oudh. Allahabad, India: Oudh Government Press. pp. 127–128.
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