Katra Gulab Singh Explained

Katra Gulab Singh
Pushpin Map:India Uttar Pradesh#India3
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of Katra Gulab Singh in Uttar Pradesh
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Uttar Pradesh
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Pratapgarh
Government Type:Nagar Panchayat
Leader Title:Chairman
Leader Name:Ashok Kumar Yadav alias Munna
Leader Title1:Member (9- Katra Gulab Singh Bajar)
Leader Name1:Geeta Jaiswal
Timezone:Indian Standard Time
Utc Offset:+5:30
Coordinates:25.9161°N 81.8607°W
Elevation M:110
Postal Code Type:Postal Code
Postal Code:230402
Blank3 Name:Vehicle Registration
Blank3 Info:UP 72
Blank Name:Telephone Code
Blank Info:05342
Website:Katra Gulab Singh

Katra Gulab Singh is a regional market town in Pratapgarh district of Uttar Pradesh state of India. It is about 30km (20miles) away from the Pratapgarh headquarters.

History

In the Indian Mutiny of 1857, protestors honored Amar Shaheed Babu Gulab Singh. This is reflected in the yearly festival known as War Citaon. Allahabad from Lucknow for the Suppression of the British soldiers were revolutionaries. Then, with his private army, Bakulai killed many Englishmen in Mandhata near the village of Katra Gulab Singh. The British army was forced to retreat. Babu Gulab Singh was injured when he encountered British soldiers.

Geography

Katra Gulab Singh is located at 25.9161°N 81.8607°W.[1] The town is situated on the bank of the Bakulahi River.

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Transport

Katra Gulab Singh is connected by road with Allahabad, Lucknow, Kanpur, Delhi, and many more North Indian cities. The nearest railway station is 12km (07miles) away in Mau Aima.

See also

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.indiamapia.com/Pratapgarh/Katra_Gulab_Singh.html India Mapia, Katra Gulab Singh