Hamirpur
Hamirpur, town, southern Uttar Pradesh state, northern India. It lies in the Ganges-Yamuna Doab between the Betwa and Yamuna rivers, just northwest of their confluence and about 35 miles (55 km) south of Kanpur.
Hamirpur is located at a road junction and near a major rail line and is an agricultural trade centre. The town contains ruins dating from the 11th century. The region around Hamirpur is mostly level except for hills in the south. Crops include wheat, rice, millet, barley, cotton, and betel nuts. Pop. (2001) 32,046; (2011) 35,475.
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Article Title:
Hamirpur
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Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
25 August 2015
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February 22, 2025