Also known by the name of Leather City, Kanpur has numerous tanneries which not only help produce leather articles but also provides employment to a lot of people. Kanpur has numerous localities which hold significance for locals and tourists alike as each of these has a speciality of its own.
Civil Lines in Kanpur
A bustling market place, Civil Lines is an important locality in Kanpur. The locality has some good hotels besides a range of multi-cuisine restaurants where you can enjoy local and continental cuisine alike.Important offices in Kanpur too are located in Civil Lines. Reserve Bank of India, Life Insurance Corporation and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited are some of the important government offices in this locality.
Green Park Cricket Stadium which has hosted numerous international cricket matches too is located in Civil Lines.
Lal Bangla in Kaanpur
This is another important locality in Kanpur which has numerous options for an avid shopper. The mound of Jajmau which is an important historic site in Kanpur too is located in close vicinity of Lal Bangla.Lal Bangla is a key locality for buying leather products as the place has numerous shops which sell local leather products.
Kalyanpur
Located in North Kanpur, Kalyanpur is home to the largest vegetable market in the city. The industrial estate of Panki too is situated 5 km from Kalyanpur. The locality can be considered a mini town in itself as the place has a railway station, police station and telephone exchange.Kalyanpur can be considered as an education hub too as the place has many institutes of National repute. These include the Kanpur University, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur and the National Sugar Institute.
Tilak Nagar
Another important locality in Kanpur, Tilak Nagar is an important shopping area in the city. Tilak Nagar has numerous shopping malls including Rave 3 Mall, Cubes Kids and Pantaloon Retail. Besides having popular shopping arcades, Tilak Nagar is a residential hub as it has numerous housing projects which have given a cosmopolitan look to this city.Kanpur Cantonment
Kanpur Cantonment is the largest cantonment in the country. The place is any tourist’s delight as Kanpur Cantonment has important places like Massacre Ghat, Kanpur Memorial Church, Golf Course and Kanpur Sanghralaya.The Cantonment area is well maintained and has numerous parks which offer ample breathing space for locals and tourists alike. The important parks of Kanpur Cantonment include Mahatma Gandhi Park, Ekta Vatika and Ullas Park.
Two shopping complex too have been created in the Cantonment area which cater to the needs of locals and tourists who happen to visit the Cantonment area. On any given day, the Kanpur Cantonment area witnesses a heavy influx of tourists given the presence of numerous places of historic and aesthetic importance in the area.
