Civil Lines, Budaun

Civil Lines is a residential neighbourhood in Budaun, India. It is one of the various Civil Lines neighbourhoods developed by the British Raj for the senior officers in British India.[1] The Budaun Club is also situated in this neighbourhood. Though a residential neighbourhood, commercial buildings can also be seen in the area. The area also has numerous schools, hospitals and shopping areas. The income tax department building is also located in the neighbourhood. It was founded in 1853 when Budaun city was made the headquarter of district replacing Sahaswan.

Civil Lines
Neighbourhood
Country India
StateUttar Pradesh
DistrictBudaun
CityBudaun
Government
 • TypeMayor Council
 • BodyMunicipal Corporation of Budaun
Population
 (2016 (estimated))
 • Total74,887
Languages
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
243601
Vehicle registrationUP 24

Location

Its on the south side of the city, which was even the southern end of the city but now it has population covering it on every side. Old Bypass passes through Civil Lines, and State Highway 43 also passes through it. Railway Station and Old Bus stand is in Civil Lines only. The iconic Indra Chowk is also here. There are many colonies under Civil Lines, and other major landmarks too.

Major landmarks
  • District Hospitals
  • Old Bus Stand
  • Railway Station
  • District Jail
  • Police Lines
  • Police Lines Athletic Ground

Educational institutions
  • New Nightingale Public School
  • DPS Budaun
  • BP Sanskrit College
  • GGIC

Hospitals
  • District Hospital
  • Gandhi Eye Hospital
  • City Hospital

Recreation and entertainment
  • Budaun Club
  • Bukhara cafe
  • Coffee Cafe
  • Ambedkar Park
  • Hina Bar
  • Kocktail and Kurries

References
  1. Nayar, Pramod K. (2009). Days of the Raj: Life and Leisure in British India. Penguin Books India. p. 50. Retrieved 23 January 2014.

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