KANPUR: From tanning leathers to getting IT savvy

Nestled on the banks of the eternal Ganga, Kanpur stands as one of North
India’s major industrial centres with its own historical, religious and
commercial importance. Believed to be founded by king Hindu Singh of the
erstwhile state of Sachendi, Kanpur was originally known as ‘Kanhpur’.
Historically, Jajmau on the eastern outskirts of present day Kanpur, is regarded
as one of the most archaic townships of Kanpur district. Upto the first half of
the 18th century Kanpur continued to survive as an insignificant village. Its
fate, however, took a new turn soon after. In May 1765, Shuja-ud-daula, the
Nawab Wazir of Awadh, was defeated by the British near Jajmau. It was probably
at this time that strategic importance of the site of Kanpur was realized by the
British.

European businessmen, had by this time gradually started establishing
themselves in Kanpur. In order to ensure protection to their lives and property
the ‘Awadh local forces’ were shifted here in 1778. Kanpur passed into
British hands under the treaty of 1801 with Nawab Saadat Ali Khan of Awadh. This
forms a turning point in the history of Kanpur.

Soon Kanpur became one of the most important military stations of British
India. It was declared a district on March 24 1803.

Kanpur is one of the biggest producer of Textile and Leather products and
they are exported in bulk. About 50 tons of air cargo is generated for leather
products only and this is sent through surface transport to New Delhi and from
where it is exported.

Apart from leather and textile industry, the fertilizer, chemicals, two
wheelers, soaps, Pan Masala, hosiery and engineering industries are also
operating in the city.

The Stock yard of HAL and SAIL are also located in the city. The largest
numbers of ordnance factories are situated in the city.

Gas Authority of India, NTPC and perfume industries of Kannauj are also near
to Kanpur. STP (Software Technology Park) is also developing in Kanpur. The
Directorate of Industries and Directorate of Handlooms are also situated in the
city.

About education of Kanpur-Dehat

Kanpur Dehat has literacy rate of 50.9 percent as per 1991 census. It is 9.3
percent higher than that of the State. Still half of the population in district
is illiterate.

Status of schools in Kanpur-Dehat

1. Total number of exiting schools are : 1254

2. Total number of exiting Primary schools are : 956

3. Total number of exiting Junior schools are : 298
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Technical Education

There is no institution serving the population towards technical education such as industrial training institute, polytechnics and engineering colleges etc. For technical education, the students have to come to Kanpur Nagar. Roughly 85 percent of the population of the district is engaged in agriculture and animal husbandry. In order to create skilled and trained work force, it is important to open an Industrial Training Institute, which may impart specialized and skill-oriented training program, so that the students may go for self-employment or may be suitably absorbed in other industries in which their skills are utilized.

Major buyers:

LML ltd. , Coca Cola, Pepsi, Duncans Fertilizers, Mirza Tanners, Super House, Kothari Products, Rotomac, BIC, NTC, Hindustan Lever, Nerolac, GCMMF(Amul), Ashok Spices, Goldie Spices.

Major Resellers

Achin Dev Computers

18/260, The Mall

Kanpur

Tel: 315429

Afzal A Siddiqui

5th Floor, Chandralok Complex

Birhana Road, Kanpur

Tel: 300969



Amafhh Communication Services

79/77, First Floor

Bansmandi, (Near Aaj Press)

Kanpur

Tel: 214433

Apsol Technologies

444/9, Shastri Nagar

Kanpur

Tel: 361321

Backup Zone

15/59, Civl Lines

Kanpur

Tel: 311904

Bhagwati Distributors

51/28, Rajaj Market

Ram Ganj, Near Ganges Hotel

Nayaganj

Kanpur

Tel: 214141/360131

Bharat Computers

5/11, Charan Singh Colony

Govind Nagar

Kanpur

Tel: 614328

Bhukania Computrinics

7/111A, Swaroop Nagar

Kanpur

Tel: 541811

Big Byte Computers

Shop No 240

Naveen Market

Kanpur

Tel: 354594

Blue Chip Enterprises

24/92, Birhana Road

Opp State Bank of Patiala

Kanpur

Tel: 10504

CK Computer

9/2, Vijay Nagar

Kanpur

Tel: 222481

Catch Me

9/10, Labour Colony

Data Nagar

Kanpur

Tel: 231507

Century Computer Centre

LGC 5, Gumti Plaza

Gumti No 5

Kanpur

216471

Comexcell Technologies

LG, 17A, Somdutt Plaza

The Mall

Kanpur

Tel: 306449/305378

Compro

8/25, Kurshawan

(Phool Bagh)

Kanpur

Tel: 250055/252076

Computer Corner

16/23, Civil Lines

Kanpur

Tel: 318094

Computer Education

107/235, Nehru Nagar

Kanpur

Tel: 541231

Compuwares

63/3, The Mall

Kanpur

Tel: 317349/355785

Dataman Computer Systems (P) Ltd

25/16, Karachi Khana

Kanpur

Tel: 316505/317191

Diamond Electronics

120, KDA Market

Vikas Nagar

Kanpur

Tel: 91512316505/317191

Digitech Computers

UG D9, Somdutt Plaza 10

The Mall

Kanpur

Tel: 293259

Dow Hitech System

8/2, A2, Arya Nagar

Manas Mandir Marg

Kanpur

Tel: 256719/291897

EI Systems

17/143, Telegraph Road

Opp St Meera School

Kanpur

Tel: 367778

Euro Computer Consultancy

620/6, Keshav Nagar

PO Juhi

Kanpur

Tel: 271486/546129

Gollo Enterprises

29/43, Maheshwari Mohal

Kanpur

Tel: 313836

Great Five Computers

G5 Computer Centre

MIG 19, Sector-3

Hemant Vihar, Barra 2

Kanpur

Tel: 612101

Hi Point Computeronics

Stall No 98 (Upstairs)

Naveen Market

Kanpur

Tel: 362522/319966

Info Today Computers

7/109, G1, Flat No 17, 

Prabhu Mahima App

Swarrop Nagar, Kanpur

Tel: 210360

Infocare

113/115, Swarrop Nagar 

Kanpur

Tel: 553875/541470

Infosoft

B12, City Center

The Mall

Kanpur

Tel: 631760

Kaizen Infotec

Thailendra Shukla Partner

Tilak Hall Lane

Meston Toad, Kanpur

Tel: 353960

Ken Electronics

111/125, Harsh Nagar

Kanpur

Tel: 541547

Lipi Data Systems Ltd

First Floor, Flat No 2014/45

Chunni Ganj, The Mall

Kanpur

Tel: 542355

Micro Chip Systems

126/46, Block Govindnagar

Kanpur

Tel: 262068/645452

Micro Info Tech

House No 2B, Pradhan Gate

Near Gyan Manjusha School

Nankari, IIT

Kanpur

Tel: 591166