What is "birdpur"

Birdpur [historical British variant as Birdpore] is a town in Siddharth Nagar District in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is at an elevation of 92 metres (301 feet).

Birdpur was a minor estate ( Zamindari) created by the British government. During the British regime, it was a part of the United Province. During 1896–1897, the town became widely known when archaeological excavation teams had found evidence associated with Buddha, in a nearby village named Piprahwa. The town has an intercollege, named Buddha Vidya Peeth Intercollege, and a degree college. Birdpur has one police station named Mohana.

Category:Cities and towns in Siddharthnagar district