Civil Lines, Budaun Explained

Civil Lines
Settlement Type:Neighbourhood
Coordinates:28.0311°N 79.1322°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Uttar Pradesh
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Budaun
Subdivision Type3:City
Subdivision Name3:Budaun
Government Type:Mayor Council
Governing Body:Municipal Corporation of Budaun
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Total:74887
Population As Of:2016 (estimated)
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:243601
Registration Plate:UP 24

Civil Lines is a residential neighbourhood in Budaun, India. It is one of the various Civil Lines neighbourhoods developed by the British Raj for the senior officers in British India.[1] The Budaun Club is also situated in this neighbourhood. Though a residential neighbourhood, commercial buildings can also be seen in the area. The area also has numerous schools, hospitals and shopping areas. The income tax department building is also located in the neighbourhood. It was founded in 1853 when Budaun city was made the headquarter of district replacing Sahaswan.

Location

Its on the south side of the city, which was even the southern end of the city but now it has population covering it on every side. Old Bypass passes through Civil Lines, and State Highway 43 also passes through it. Railway Station and Old Bus stand is in Civil Lines only. The iconic Indra Chowk is also here. There are many colonies under Civil Lines, and other major landmarks too.

Major landmarks

Educational institutions

Hospitals

Recreation and entertainment

Notes and References

  1. Book: Nayar, Pramod K. . 2009 . Days of the Raj: Life and Leisure in British India . Penguin Books India . 50 . 9780143102809. 23 Jan 2014 .