Kakori, Lucknow

Kakori is one of the most popular localities in Lucknow. Situated in the North of Uttar Pradesh, Kakori was considered to be the centre of Urdu poetry and literature. Other than that, there is another reason for Kakori to be a popular locality, and that was a historical incident named ‘Kakori Train Robbery’ in 1925

In 2001, Kakori had a population of 16,731. It can be called a suburban locality of Lucknow. Kakori easily provides access to a national highway for smoother road connectivity. Right now, Kakori doesn’t have any metro connectivity or any airport. It may be possible in the future that Kakori will provide the same to its residents for better connectivity. However, it has a railway station that connects the locality with different major cities.

There are some of the positive aspects that can be seen in Kakori. A few of them are mentioned below:

• Kakori offers a variety of properties to buyers
• Kakori is within 20 km from the airport
• Greenery is available in the form of parks 
• Schooling and Hospital facilities are easily available in Kakori

Despite having some good facilities, Kakori also has some areas that require improvements:

• Concerns are often raised about the road conditions
• Limited cab or auto availability
• Metro connectivity is not available in this locality
• Complaints of frequent power cuts have been observed

Roads in Kakori require some improvement; several complaints have been raised about bad road conditions in the locality. Vendors have captured the footpaths for business making it an issue of free space for the residents.  Electricity power cuts are a constant problem for the residents of  Kakori. Despite some setbacks, Kakori offers clear roads in some areas. Kakori residents also consider it a safe locality at night. In some of the areas of Kakori, parks can be found from minimum to none.

Kakori has various hospitals and schools in the area, making it easy for the residents to benefit from these amenities. Bangalore Hospital and King Hospital are two major hospitals available in Kakori. It also gives access to popular schools like Ashutosh Memorial Public School and Upper Primary School. Avadh Industrial Estate and Amausi Industrial Area are two recognised organisations providing employment to Kakori’s residents and nearby people from the city.

Kakori also has some delightful restaurants to offer a variety of cuisine to the people. Some of these restaurants include: 

• Imam Ali Hotel

• Dubagga Cool Corner

• A Aryan Family Restaurant

• Ganga Kewal Restaurant

• Sonu Dhaba

Below is the analysis of the banks, metro stations, airport, bus terminals, railway stations and parks in Kakori:

• State Bank of India(SBI)
• HDFC Bank
• Punjab National Bank
• Allahabad Bank
• Bank of India
• Federal Bank
• Axis Bank

Kakori doesn’t have a dedicated metro station. However, the nearest metro station is Krishna Nagar Metro Station on the Red Line. Residents and visitors can take an auto rikshaw to reach the metro station.

The nearest airport is the Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport as Kakori doesn’t have its own Airport. The airport is nearly 20 kms away from the locality.

Kakori Turn is the most popular bus terminal in Kakori. It is situated on the Tondan Marg. Government bus facilities like Uttar Pradesh Roadways provide travel routes to Kakori. Residents can take the bus from Kakori Turn and visitors can the bus to the same point.

Kakori has its own Railway Station which is 4 km away and situated on the Northern Railway Zone. It provides connectivity to some major cities of Uttar Pradesh.

Below are some of the popular parks in Kakori:

• Jogger’s Park
• Gopalji Park
• Prerna Park
• Mukteshwar Park

Kakori has connectivity with various roads in different areas. Some of the popular roads are:

• Kakori Main Road: This road connects Kakori Turn Bus Terminal and Kakori. A visitor can use this road to travel from Kakori bus stand to Kakori town.
  
• Shahbad Grant-Kakori Road: This is the road that welcomes visitors to the Kakori fort. This road connects Kakori with Shahbad Grant.
  
  
• NH- 731: Kakori has easy access to the National Highway- 731. This national highway provides a 527 km route from Saidpur to Lakhimpur Kheri.

Here are some nearby localities of  Kakori, Lucknow:

Kakori receives mixed reactions from the residents and visitors. People generally rate Kakori positively when it comes to hospitals and schools. All the hospitals and markets are easily accessible to the residents. Roads are said to be safe in Kakori. However, most roads are short, which can cause immense traffic jams. The banks got some praise from the residents as the banks are nearby in almost every area. Kakori’s less polluted nature caught the attention of many residents and visitors. Apart from all the thumbs up, frequent electricity cuts always have a negative impression on the locality.

Following are some of the ways to visit Kakori, Lucknow:

The closest airport to Kakori is the Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport. The airport is 20 km away from Kakori. It generally takes 40-50 mins to reach Kakori from the airport. Cab and auto rikshaw facilities are available to reach Kakori.

From Lucknow: Lucknow is 24 kms away from Kakori via NH 28. Visitors can take this route to visit Kakori. Lucknow is the biggest landmark of the locality. Visitors can take the route to Lucknow and move toward Kakori via NH 28.

Kakori railway station provides connectivity to the other major cities of the state. This railway station provides a direct route to Bareilly, Lucknow, Varanasi, etc.  It is situated nearly 3.6  kms away from the locality and takes approximately 9 minutes to reach. You can take a train to Kakori Railway Station from your desired city. However, not all the cities have direct railway connectivity with Kakori.

Following are some of the tourist spots that visitors can visit near Kakori:

• Bara Imambara: This is a historical landmark built by Asaf-ud-Daula (Nawab of Awadh) in 1784. The infrastructure within the landmark includes the labyrinth, Asfi mosque and a Bowli. There are 1024 ways to reach the terrace of this structure and only 2 ways to come back which are the last gate and first gate. It also has an immense vaulted chamber that attracts the tourists. Bara Imambara is situated 14 kms away from Kakori. It daily takes approximately 35 minutes to reach Bara Imambara.

• Kakori Shaheed Smarak: This is a memorial built in honour of the martyrs who were involved in Kakori Train Robbery. It was completed on 19th December 1983. This place is considered to be a peaceful place. It can be a  perfect fit for unofficial meetings. This memorial is located nearly 1 km away from Kakori Railway Station. This place is mostly a picnic spot for the families.

Kakori provides a suburban and calm environment when compared to Lucknow. An urban locality like Lucknow provides a range of amenities to its residents. The suburban setting of Kakori lies behind the vibrant city life that Lucknow provides. Kakori provides good school and healthcare facilities with limited commercial activities. Whereas Lucknow provides more high-paying job opportunities than Kakori. The cost of living in Kakori shifts the bar in its favour. On comparing Kakori with neighbouring localities, the city stands out as a more affordable place to reside. Kakori brings out the historical significance of the past, making it a unique choice to live in.

Kakori is located near Lucknow, in the North of Uttar Pradesh. It offers a suburban setting to the residents and visitors with additional historical and cultural values. The nearest airport ‘Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport’ gives an edge to the visitors for smooth travel to Kakori via air. Kakori Railway Station makes it a priority approach in comparison to nearby rural localities. Krishna Nagar Metro Station, the nearest metro station to Kakori, connects the locale with the vast urban city of Lucknow. Bara Imambara in Kakori attracts tourists from different states and countries. Residents and visitors rate Kakori on a decent scale, making it a reliable choice to live in. Kakori offers property for the purchasers, making it easy to find a suitable investment. NH-731 provides easy access to the nearby localities of Kakori and other major cities, allowing them to travel frequently with ease. Overall, Kakori is a decent place to live with a calm environment and suitable connectivity.