Dugawan (Hindi: दुगावां, Urdu: دگاواں), is a neighbourhood of Lucknow, located north of the Charbagh Railway Station. Its name is a blend of 'Do Gaon', meaning 'Two Villages'.

Dugawan
Neighbourhood of Lucknow
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Coordinates: 26°50′41″N 80°55′12″E / 26.84472°N 80.92000°E / 26.84472; 80.92000
Country India
StateUttar Pradesh
DistrictLucknow
Settled19th century
Named forAcronym for 'Two(Do) Villages(Gaon)', hence, 'Dugawan'
Government
 • BodyLucknow Development Authority
Languages
 • OfficialHindi, English, Urdu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN Code
226018
Vehicle registrationUP-32
Telephone code91-522
Civic agencyLucknow Municipal Corporation
11KM from Airport and 2KM from Railway Station

It was established in the 19th century by the Sheikhs. The Sheikhs were given this piece of land (seven hundred acres) to settle in.[1][2] This land comprised two villages.

Localities

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  • Hata -e- Sheikhan[3]

References

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  1. ^ W.H. Siddiqi (2000). Lucknow: The Historic City. Sandeep Prakashan. p. 19. ISBN 8175741171.
  2. ^ Sharar, Abdul Halim. Guzishta Lucknow.
  3. ^ Sharar, Abdul Haleem. Guzushta Lucknow.