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One of the most famous personalities of Askaripur is [[Ashok K. Chauhan]] (born 1942 at Askaripur). Dr Ashok K Chauhan set up the Amity International School in New Delhi in 1991, managed by Dr Ashok K Chauhan 's non-profit Ritnand Balved Education Foundation. In 1995, the Amity group expanded into higher education and within a few years has grown to serve more than 40,000 full-time students across 22 campuses, offering more than 130 courses at graduate and postgraduate level. |
One of the most famous personalities of Askaripur is [[Ashok K. Chauhan]] (born 1942 at Askaripur). Dr Ashok K Chauhan set up the Amity International School in New Delhi in 1991, managed by Dr Ashok K Chauhan 's non-profit Ritnand Balved Education Foundation. In 1995, the Amity group expanded into higher education and within a few years has grown to serve more than 40,000 full-time students across 22 campuses, offering more than 130 courses at graduate and postgraduate level. |
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First engineer from the village of Askaripur was Surendra Singh who retired as zonal chief engineer from [[Uttar Pradesh State Electricity Board|UPSEB]] |
First engineer from the village of Askaripur was Mr. Surendra Singh who retired as zonal chief engineer from [[Uttar Pradesh State Electricity Board|UPSEB]] |
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== Geography == |
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== Education & Trivia == |
== Education & Trivia == |
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Askaripur has a |
Askaripur has a Government Inter College which has produced numerous Doctors, Engineers for the country. |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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Revision as of 21:32, 12 October 2008
Askaripur
Askaripur | |
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| Government | |
| • District Magistrate | Ms.Deepika Duggal |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 5,000 |
The village of Askaripur (Hindi: अस्करीपुर is a district headquarters of Bijnor District in Uttar Pradesh, India between Nurpur and Chandpur. It is approx 45 km from Bijnor. It is connected to these two cities by roadway. The nearest airport is at New Delhi about 150 km from Askaripur.
History
Personalities
One of the most famous personalities of Askaripur is Ashok K. Chauhan (born 1942 at Askaripur). Dr Ashok K Chauhan set up the Amity International School in New Delhi in 1991, managed by Dr Ashok K Chauhan 's non-profit Ritnand Balved Education Foundation. In 1995, the Amity group expanded into higher education and within a few years has grown to serve more than 40,000 full-time students across 22 campuses, offering more than 130 courses at graduate and postgraduate level.
First engineer from the village of Askaripur was Mr. Surendra Singh who retired as zonal chief engineer from UPSEB
Geography
Askaripur is located at 29°42′N 78°16′E / 29.7°N 78.27°E. Askaripur lies in the plains of Ganges and hence the land is highly fertile. Soil found is mostly Alluvial.
Administration
Askaripur lies in the jurisdiction of Nurpur block.
Demographics
Currently askaripur population is approximately 5000.
Medical Facilities
Commerce and industry
Politics
Education & Trivia
Askaripur has a Government Inter College which has produced numerous Doctors, Engineers for the country.