Makanpur

Makanpur
town
Makanpur Location in Uttar Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 26°54′8″N 79°58′41″E / 26.90222°N 79.97806°E / 26.90222; 79.97806Coordinates: 26°54′8″N 79°58′41″E / 26.90222°N 79.97806°E / 26.90222; 79.97806
Country	India
State	Uttar Pradesh
District	Kanpur
Languages
• Official	Hindi
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Vehicle registration	UP-
Coastline	0 kilometres (0 mi)

Makanpur (formerly known as Khairabad) is a town in Kanpur district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Makanpur is a town in the tehsil of Bilhaur. Makanpurpur is well connected by rail and road. The nearest city to Makanpur is Araul, which is 4km away.

It is also known for the dargah shrine of the Sufi saint of Madariya Sufi order, Badiuddin Zinda Shah Madar. During his annual Urs celebrations, followers of the order congregate at the shrine.

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