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Gorakhpur is a city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, along the banks of the Rapti river in the Purvanchal region. It is situated 272 kilometres east of the state capital, Lucknow. It is the administrative headquarters of Gorakhpur districtNorth Eastern Railway Zone and Gorakhpur division. The city is home to the Gorakhnath Math, a Gorakhnath temple. The city also has had an Indian Air Force station since 1963. Gita Press, the world's largest publisher of Hindu religious texts like Ramayana and Mahabharat, is also located in Gorakhpur and was established there in 1926.[a][12][13]

Etymology[edit]

The name "Gorakhpur" comes from the Sanskrit Gorakshapuram, which means abode of Gorakhnath, a renowned ascetic who was a prominent saint of the Nath Sampradaya.[14][15]

Geography[edit]

Gorakhpur is situated about 100 km from the Nepal border, 193 km from Varanasi, 260 km from Patna and 270 km from Lucknow. It is one of the flood vulnerable districts in Eastern Uttar Pradesh. Data over the past 100 years show a considerable increase in the intensity and frequency of floods, with extreme events occurring every three to four years. Roughly 20% of the population is affected by floods, which are an annual occurrence in some areas, causing huge loss of life, health, and livelihoods for the poor inhabitants, as well as damage to public and private property.[16]

Gorakhpur is situated on the bank's of Rapti river which is a tributary of Ghagra river. A fairly large lake Ramgarh Tal Lake is also situated in the eastern part of the city.

Climate[edit]

The Köppen climate classification subtype for this climate is Cwa (dry-winter humid subtropical climate).[17]

Climate data for Gorakhpur (1981-2010, extremes 1901-2013)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 30.0
(86.0)
35.4
(95.7)
42.4
(108.3)
44.4
(111.9)
49.4
(120.9)
46.5
(115.7)
43.2
(109.8)
39.4
(102.9)
38.5
(101.3)
37.4
(99.3)
36.8
(98.2)
30.5
(86.9)
49.4
(120.9)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 22.0
(71.6)
26.4
(79.5)
32.6
(90.7)
38.0
(100.4)
38.3
(100.9)
36.7
(98.1)
32.9
(91.2)
32.9
(91.2)
32.7
(90.9)
32.8
(91.0)
29.9
(85.8)
25.0
(77.0)
31.7
(89.1)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 8.9
(48.0)
11.7
(53.1)
16.1
(61.0)
21.4
(70.5)
24.5
(76.1)
26.1
(79.0)
25.9
(78.6)
25.9
(78.6)
24.9
(76.8)
20.9
(69.6)
14.9
(58.8)
10.4
(50.7)
19.3
(66.7)
Record low °C (°F) −1.0
(30.2)
2.8
(37.0)
8.3
(46.9)
12.2
(54.0)
16.6
(61.9)
16.1
(61.0)
18.1
(64.6)
20.2
(68.4)
17.4
(63.3)
12.5
(54.5)
6.7
(44.1)
2.8
(37.0)
−1.0
(30.2)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 14.4
(0.57)
13.9
(0.55)
7.4
(0.29)
11.3
(0.44)
45.2
(1.78)
185.5
(7.30)
383.4
(15.09)
339.5
(13.37)
228.8
(9.01)
42.8
(1.69)
2.2
(0.09)
8.3
(0.33)
1,282.7
(50.50)
Average rainy days 1.2 1.3 0.7 0.9 3.0 7.0 13.9 12.4 9.0 2.1 0.3 0.6 52.2
Average relative humidity (%) (at 17:30 IST) 68 55 40 32 42 57 75 77 76 68 66 69 61
Source: India Meteorological Department[18][19]

Neelam Verma
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Posted 2 year ago Neelam Verma

Gorakhpur is a city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, along the banks of the Rapti river in the Purvanchal region. It is situated 272 kilometres east of the state capital, Lucknow. It is the administrative headquarters of Gorakhpur districtNorth Eastern Railway Zone and Gorakhpur division. The city is home to the Gorakhnath Math, a Gorakhnath temple. The city also has had an Indian Air Force station since 1963. Gita Press, the world's largest publisher of Hindu religious texts like Ramayana and Mahabharat, is also located in Gorakhpur and was established there in 1926.[a][12][13]

Etymology[edit]

The name "Gorakhpur" comes from the Sanskrit Gorakshapuram, which means abode of Gorakhnath, a renowned ascetic who was a prominent saint of the Nath Sampradaya.[14][15]

Geography[edit]

Gorakhpur is situated about 100 km from the Nepal border, 193 km from Varanasi, 260 km from Patna and 270 km from Lucknow. It is one of the flood vulnerable districts in Eastern Uttar Pradesh. Data over the past 100 years show a considerable increase in the intensity and frequency of floods, with extreme events occurring every three to four years. Roughly 20% of the population is affected by floods, which are an annual occurrence in some areas, causing huge loss of life, health, and livelihoods for the poor inhabitants, as well as damage to public and private property.[16]

Gorakhpur is situated on the bank's of Rapti river which is a tributary of Ghagra river. A fairly large lake Ramgarh Tal Lake is also situated in the eastern part of the city.

Climate[edit]

The Köppen climate classification subtype for this climate is Cwa (dry-winter humid subtropical climate).[17]

Climate data for Gorakhpur (1981-2010, extremes 1901-2013)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 30.0
(86.0)
35.4
(95.7)
42.4
(108.3)
44.4
(111.9)
49.4
(120.9)
46.5
(115.7)
43.2
(109.8)
39.4
(102.9)
38.5
(101.3)
37.4
(99.3)
36.8
(98.2)
30.5
(86.9)
49.4
(120.9)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 22.0
(71.6)
26.4
(79.5)
32.6
(90.7)
38.0
(100.4)
38.3
(100.9)
36.7
(98.1)
32.9
(91.2)
32.9
(91.2)
32.7
(90.9)
32.8
(91.0)
29.9
(85.8)
25.0
(77.0)
31.7
(89.1)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 8.9
(48.0)
11.7
(53.1)
16.1
(61.0)
21.4
(70.5)
24.5
(76.1)
26.1
(79.0)
25.9
(78.6)
25.9
(78.6)
24.9
(76.8)
20.9
(69.6)
14.9
(58.8)
10.4
(50.7)
19.3
(66.7)
Record low °C (°F) −1.0
(30.2)
2.8
(37.0)
8.3
(46.9)
12.2
(54.0)
16.6
(61.9)
16.1
(61.0)
18.1
(64.6)
20.2
(68.4)
17.4
(63.3)
12.5
(54.5)
6.7
(44.1)
2.8
(37.0)
−1.0
(30.2)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 14.4
(0.57)
13.9
(0.55)
7.4
(0.29)
11.3
(0.44)
45.2
(1.78)
185.5
(7.30)
383.4
(15.09)
339.5
(13.37)
228.8
(9.01)
42.8
(1.69)
2.2
(0.09)
8.3
(0.33)
1,282.7
(50.50)
Average rainy days 1.2 1.3 0.7 0.9 3.0 7.0 13.9 12.4 9.0 2.1 0.3 0.6 52.2
Average relative humidity (%) (at 17:30 IST) 68 55 40 32 42 57 75 77 76 68 66 69 61

Source: India Meteorological Department[18][19]

 

Vandana Seth
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Gorakhpur is a city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, along the banks of the Rapti river in the Purvanchal region. It is situated 272 kilometres east of the state capital, Lucknow. It is the administrative headquarters of Gorakhpur districtNorth Eastern Railway Zone and Gorakhpur division. The city is home to the Gorakhnath Math, a Gorakhnath temple. The city also has had an Indian Air Force station since 1963. Gita Press, the world's largest publisher of Hindu religious texts like Ramayana and Mahabharat, is also located in Gorakhpur and was established there in 1926.[a][12][13]

Etymology[edit]

The name "Gorakhpur" comes from the Sanskrit Gorakshapuram, which means abode of Gorakhnath, a renowned ascetic who was a prominent saint of the Nath Sampradaya.[14][15]

Geography[edit]

Gorakhpur is situated about 100 km from the Nepal border, 193 km from Varanasi, 260 km from Patna and 270 km from Lucknow. It is one of the flood vulnerable districts in Eastern Uttar Pradesh. Data over the past 100 years show a considerable increase in the intensity and frequency of floods, with extreme events occurring every three to four years. Roughly 20% of the population is affected by floods, which are an annual occurrence in some areas, causing huge loss of life, health, and livelihoods for the poor inhabitants, as well as damage to public and private property.[16]

Gorakhpur is situated on the bank's of Rapti river which is a tributary of Ghagra river. A fairly large lake Ramgarh Tal Lake is also situated in the eastern part of the city.

Climate[edit]

The Köppen climate classification subtype for this climate is Cwa (dry-winter humid subtropical climate).[17]

Climate data for Gorakhpur (1981-2010, extremes 1901-2013)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 30.0
(86.0)
35.4
(95.7)
42.4
(108.3)
44.4
(111.9)
49.4
(120.9)
46.5
(115.7)
43.2
(109.8)
39.4
(102.9)
38.5
(101.3)
37.4
(99.3)
36.8
(98.2)
30.5
(86.9)
49.4
(120.9)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 22.0
(71.6)
26.4
(79.5)
32.6
(90.7)
38.0
(100.4)
38.3
(100.9)
36.7
(98.1)
32.9
(91.2)
32.9
(91.2)
32.7
(90.9)
32.8
(91.0)
29.9
(85.8)
25.0
(77.0)
31.7
(89.1)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 8.9
(48.0)
11.7
(53.1)
16.1
(61.0)
21.4
(70.5)
24.5
(76.1)
26.1
(79.0)
25.9
(78.6)
25.9
(78.6)
24.9
(76.8)
20.9
(69.6)
14.9
(58.8)
10.4
(50.7)
19.3
(66.7)
Record low °C (°F) −1.0
(30.2)
2.8
(37.0)
8.3
(46.9)
12.2
(54.0)
16.6
(61.9)
16.1
(61.0)
18.1
(64.6)
20.2
(68.4)
17.4
(63.3)
12.5
(54.5)
6.7
(44.1)
2.8
(37.0)
−1.0
(30.2)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 14.4
(0.57)
13.9
(0.55)
7.4
(0.29)
11.3
(0.44)
45.2
(1.78)
185.5
(7.30)
383.4
(15.09)
339.5
(13.37)
228.8
(9.01)
42.8
(1.69)
2.2
(0.09)
8.3
(0.33)
1,282.7
(50.50)
Average rainy days 1.2 1.3 0.7 0.9 3.0 7.0 13.9 12.4 9.0 2.1 0.3 0.6 52.2
Average relative humidity (%) (at 17:30 IST) 68 55 40 32 42 57 75 77 76 68 66 69 61

Source: India Meteorological Department[18][19]

 

Ruchita Seth
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Gorakhpur is a city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, along the banks of the Rapti river in the Purvanchal region. It is situated 272 kilometres east of the state capital, Lucknow. It is the administrative headquarters of Gorakhpur districtNorth Eastern Railway Zone and Gorakhpur division. The city is home to the Gorakhnath Math, a Gorakhnath temple. The city also has had an Indian Air Force station since 1963. Gita Press, the world's largest publisher of Hindu religious texts like Ramayana and Mahabharat, is also located in Gorakhpur and was established there in 1926.[a][12][13]

Etymology[edit]

The name "Gorakhpur" comes from the Sanskrit Gorakshapuram, which means abode of Gorakhnath, a renowned ascetic who was a prominent saint of the Nath Sampradaya.[14][15]

Geography[edit]

Gorakhpur is situated about 100 km from the Nepal border, 193 km from Varanasi, 260 km from Patna and 270 km from Lucknow. It is one of the flood vulnerable districts in Eastern Uttar Pradesh. Data over the past 100 years show a considerable increase in the intensity and frequency of floods, with extreme events occurring every three to four years. Roughly 20% of the population is affected by floods, which are an annual occurrence in some areas, causing huge loss of life, health, and livelihoods for the poor inhabitants, as well as damage to public and private property.[16]

Gorakhpur is situated on the bank's of Rapti river which is a tributary of Ghagra river. A fairly large lake Ramgarh Tal Lake is also situated in the eastern part of the city.

Climate[edit]

The Köppen climate classification subtype for this climate is Cwa (dry-winter humid subtropical climate).[17]

Climate data for Gorakhpur (1981-2010, extremes 1901-2013)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 30.0
(86.0)
35.4
(95.7)
42.4
(108.3)
44.4
(111.9)
49.4
(120.9)
46.5
(115.7)
43.2
(109.8)
39.4
(102.9)
38.5
(101.3)
37.4
(99.3)
36.8
(98.2)
30.5
(86.9)
49.4
(120.9)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 22.0
(71.6)
26.4
(79.5)
32.6
(90.7)
38.0
(100.4)
38.3
(100.9)
36.7
(98.1)
32.9
(91.2)
32.9
(91.2)
32.7
(90.9)
32.8
(91.0)
29.9
(85.8)
25.0
(77.0)
31.7
(89.1)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 8.9
(48.0)
11.7
(53.1)
16.1
(61.0)
21.4
(70.5)
24.5
(76.1)
26.1
(79.0)
25.9
(78.6)
25.9
(78.6)
24.9
(76.8)
20.9
(69.6)
14.9
(58.8)
10.4
(50.7)
19.3
(66.7)
Record low °C (°F) −1.0
(30.2)
2.8
(37.0)
8.3
(46.9)
12.2
(54.0)
16.6
(61.9)
16.1
(61.0)
18.1
(64.6)
20.2
(68.4)
17.4
(63.3)
12.5
(54.5)
6.7
(44.1)
2.8
(37.0)
−1.0
(30.2)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 14.4
(0.57)
13.9
(0.55)
7.4
(0.29)
11.3
(0.44)
45.2
(1.78)
185.5
(7.30)
383.4
(15.09)
339.5
(13.37)
228.8
(9.01)
42.8
(1.69)
2.2
(0.09)
8.3
(0.33)
1,282.7
(50.50)
Average rainy days 1.2 1.3 0.7 0.9 3.0 7.0 13.9 12.4 9.0 2.1 0.3 0.6 52.2
Average relative humidity (%) (at 17:30 IST) 68 55 40 32 42 57 75 77 76 68 66 69 61

Source: India Meteorological Department[18][19]

 

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