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 | |
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Neighbourhood of Lucknow | |
Coordinates: 26°50′41″N 80°55′12″E / 26.84472°N 80.92000°E | |
Country | India |
State | Uttar Pradesh |
District | Lucknow |
Settled | 19th century |
Named for | Acronym for 'Two(Do) Villages(Gaon)', hence, 'Dugawan' |
Government | |
• Body | Lucknow Development Authority |
Languages | |
• Official | Hindi, English, Urdu |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN Code | 226018 |
Vehicle registration | UP-32 |
Telephone code | 91-522 |
Civic agency | Lucknow 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
edit- Hata -e- Sheikhan[3]
References
edit- ^ W.H. Siddiqi (2000). Lucknow: The Historic City. Sandeep Prakashan. p. 19. ISBN 8175741171.
- ^ Sharar, Abdul Halim. Guzishta Lucknow.
- ^ Sharar, Abdul Haleem. Guzushta Lucknow.