Uttar Pradesh government has initiated process to create its 76th district, ‘Kalyan Singh Nagar’, to honour legacy of former Chief Minister Kalyan Singh. This new district will be formed by carving out areas from Bulandshahr and Aligarh districts.
Key Highlights
- New District Name: Kalyan Singh Nagar
- Proposed Formation: By merging parts of
- Atrauli and Gangiri tehsils (from Aligarh district)
- Dibai tehsil (from Bulandshahr district)
- Status: The proposal is under review by State Revenue Council.
Administrative Action:
- District magistrates of Aligarh and Bulandshahr have been directed to conduct surveys and submit detailed feasibility reports.
Population Representation:
- Dibai Assembly Constituency – approx. 3.4 lakh voters
- Atrauli Assembly Constituency – approx. 4 lakh voters
About Kalyan Singh
- Full Name: Kalyan Singh
- Born: January 5, 1932, in Atrauli, Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh
- Died: August 21, 2021
- Political Career Highlights:
- Served twice as Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh
- Served as Governor of Himachal Pradesh (2014–2015) and Governor of Rajasthan (2014–2019)
- Elected 10 times as MLA from Atrauli constituency
- Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) twice
- Political Affiliation: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
- Legacy: Remembered for his strong administrative leadership and Hindutva ideology. The renaming aims to honour his contribution to Uttar Pradesh’s political and developmental landscape.
Uttar Pradesh
- State Formation: 24 January 1950
- Capital: Lucknow
- Governor (as of 2025): Anandiben Patel
- Chief Minister: Yogi Adityanath
- Official Language: Hindi
- Total Districts (after formation): 76
- Largest District (Area): Lakhimpur Kheri
- Smallest District (Area): Hapur
- Most Populous District: Prayagraj
Geographical Facts:
- Uttar Pradesh is India’s most populous state.
- It shares borders with 9 other states/UTs – Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, and Jharkhand.
Recent New Districts in Uttar Pradesh
- Maa Vindhyavasini Dham (proposed) – around Mirzapur
- Chhatrapati Sahuji Maharaj Nagar (Amethi) – renamed district
- Hapur – carved out from Ghaziabad
- Sambhal, Shamli, and Bhadohi – created during earlier administrative reforms
- Ayodhya district – renamed from Faizabad in 2018
Significance of New District
Administrative Efficiency:
- The creation of Kalyan Singh Nagar aims to improve governance and streamline administration in densely populated regions of Aligarh and Bulandshahr.
Political Symbolism:
- It serves as a tribute to Kalyan Singh’s legacy, especially in western UP politics.
Regional Development:
- Expected to boost infrastructure, governance accessibility, and local representation.