About the city

Just 22 Kilometers from the industrial metropolis for Kanpur on the Kannauj road, lies the quiet and beautiful township of Bithoor. Far from the hustle and bustle and madding crowds of Kanpur, Bithoor offers a tranquil spot suffused with historical and religious significance.

Situated on the banks of the sacred Ganga river, Bithoor dates back to an ancient time in the country's history. In fact, its glorious past is wrapped in legends and fables. A legend in Hindu mythology has it that after the destruction of the Universe and the reconstruction of the of Galaxy by the Lord Vishnu, Bithoor was chosen by Lord Brahma, the Creator, as his abode.

Incidentally, Bithoor is also the poignant setting where Sita was left by Lord Rama to lead her life in exile. It is also the site where Sant Valmiki meditated and later wrote the timeless epic Ramayana. At the same time, it is also known as the auspicious place where Lord Rama's twin sons Lav and Kush were born. It was here that under the guidance of Sant Valmiki, the twins spent their childhood and were initiated into the technique of war and politics and finally, it is the place where the two sons were reunited with their father in a spirit of joy and peace. It is perhaps for this reason that the place is also known as Ramale.

Bithoor is believed to be the place where Dhruv (the legendary child who grew up to be a revered saint, shining in the sky as an eternal star) had his first opportunity for a divine visitation and practice meditation.

In more recent times, Bithoor has thrown up historical figures such as Rani Laxmi Bai and Nana Saheb Peshwa, who played an instrumental role in the country's freedom struggle. These immortal fighters embodied the spirit of patriotism, valour and national pride, remembered with reverence by countless generations. It was  here that they spent their childhood and learnt their first lessons of warfare, culminating into the backdrop from where the first salvoes of the Great Mutiny of 1857 were fired.

Bithoor offers not only a trip back into history to relive those great moments but also a spot where the nature's beauty can be enjoyed in various manners, like boating, or just a quiet stroll among the religious and historical temples.

 

  • Area: 05 sq. km
  • Population: 9647 (2001 census)
  • Altitude: 126 mtrs. above sea level
  • Season: October-March
  • Clothing: (Summer) Cottons, (Winter Woollens)
  • Transport: Tempo/Taxi/Rickshaw/Tonga / City Bus.
  • Language: Hindi
  • Festivals: Kartik Poornima Magh Poornima, Makar Sankranti Mela, Bithoor Mahostav
  • STD: 0512