Geogrphical Natural Outline
District Sitapur is situated in the central part of Lucknow division,
capital of U.P. It is 27.6° to 27.54° longitude in north of
Lucknow & in between 80.18° & 81.24° latitude
in east of Lucknow. This district is spread about 89 km. area
from north to south & about 112 km. area from east to west.
River Gomti makes the boundary from west to south of Sitapur
& Hardoi. In the east river Ghagra which seprates district
Bahraich from Sitapur. On the north side is district Kheri.
Thus, this district adjoins Barabanki, Baharaich, Kheri,
Hardoi & Lucknow. Sitapur is divided into six tehsils- Sadar,
Biswan, Mehmoodbad, Sidhauli, Mishrikh & Leharpur.Main
Rivers of this district are Gomti, Chowka, Ghagra & they
have tributaries Sarain, Pirai, Gond, Godia, Kevani, Gadia,
Ikharia etc. Sitapur has mainly theses types of soils
Bhood, Domat, Matiyar. Its minimum temprature is 6°C & maximum
43.34°C. Northern part of the district receives more rain because
it is situated near to hills. Cliamate of Sitapur is healthy.
It is situated 100m-150m above sea level. Agriculture is the
main & important occupation of the district.Wheat, Rice
& Urd are the main crops & Sugarcane, mustard &
Groundnuts are the cash crops.