Amritpur, Uttar Pradesh

Amritpur is a prominent town and one of three tehsils in Farrukhabad district of Uttar Pradesh state in northern India. The other two tehsils are Farrukhabad and Kaimganj. Amritpur tehsil was created from Rajepur Block after the district was split in 1997.

Amritpur, Uttar Pradesh
Amritpur
Tehsil
Amritpur, Uttar Pradesh is located in Uttar Pradesh
Amritpur, Uttar Pradesh
Amritpur, Uttar Pradesh
Location in Uttar Pradesh, India
Amritpur, Uttar Pradesh is located in India
Amritpur, Uttar Pradesh
Amritpur, Uttar Pradesh
Amritpur, Uttar Pradesh (India)
Coordinates: 27°33′N 79°21′E / 27.55°N 79.35°E / 27.55; 79.35
Country India
StateUttar Pradesh
DistrictFarrukhabad
Elevation
136 m (446 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total
83,773
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
209622
Vehicle registrationUP 76
Websitefarrukhabad.nic.in

Transport

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The nearest railway stations are at Farrukhabad and Fatehgarh. The nearest airport is Amausi Airport.

Geography

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Amritpur is located at 27°20′N 79°21′E / 27.33°N 79.35°E / 27.33; 79.35. It has an average elevation of 136 metres (449 feet). The town has an alluvial fertile soil. Farming activities take place the year round. Sugercane, potato and other vegetables are produced in the area. The average annual rainfall is around 25 cm.

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