Hapur district
Hapur district | |
|---|---|
Brajghat in Garhmukteshwar | |
Location of Hapur district in Uttar Pradesh | |
| Country | India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Division | Meerut |
| Headquarters | Hapur |
| Tehsils | Hapur, Garhmukteshwar, Dhaulana |
| Government | |
| • District Magistrate | Mr. Abhishek Pandey, IAS |
| • Superintendent of Police | Kunwar Gyananjay Singh, IPS |
| Area | |
• Total | 660 km2 (250 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 1,338,311 |
| • Density | 2,000/km2 (5,300/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
| Website | hapur |
Hapur district (earlier Panchsheel Nagar) is a recently formed district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh with a population of 1,338,211 at the 2011 Census. It arose as an area leading in the trade of grains and jaggery. This district on the Ganges river is 60 kilometres (37 mi) from New Delhi. Being located on the river could be a reason for its prosperity in trade. It is the smallest district of Uttar Pradesh.