Purvanchal is the eastern region of Uttar Pradesh, known for its rich history, cultural heritage and religious significance. It is home to famous cities, ancient temples and important educational centers. The region plays a key role in agriculture, trade and tourism. For administrative convenience, Purvanchal is divided into several divisions, each with its own unique identity and importance in the state’s development.
Uttar Pradesh is a state in northern India and the most populated in the country, with over 241 million people. It is even more populated than most countries in the world. The state shares borders with Nepal and several Indian states. It covers 243,286 square kilometers and has 18 divisions and 75 districts. Lucknow is the capital, while Prayagraj is the judicial capital.
Uttar Pradesh has 75 districts and 1 temporary district. For better administration, the state is further divided into 18 divisions. These divisions and districts help in managing governance, development and public services effectively acorss the state.
Out of the 18 administrative divisions in Uttar Pradesh, 8 divisions fall under the region known as Eastern Uttar Pradesh (Purvanchal). The divisions included in this region are listed below.
Eastern Uttar Pradesh consists of 28 districts and 126 tehsils (sub-districts). This region is known for its rich culture, ancient temples and historical cities like Varanasi and Prayagraj.
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