Introduction to Hapur

Foodgrain Mandi has made Hapur City famous in India. Hapur, barely 60 Kilometers from New delhi has an important place in the agricultural market in the country. It is known for its production of potato and sugarcane. Rates of bi-products of sugarcane quoted at the 'Hapur mandi' are eagerly awaited and followed by other agricultural mandis of the country. The area is also famous for its unique craft work.

Hapur has also been playing an important role in the field of education. Some of the city's colleges such as the SSV Degree College and AKP Degree College are well known in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The city also has a number of Inter colleges and public schools, including technical institutions. Politically too, it is considered to be an important place that plays a significant role in the state politics. 

Importance of Hapur

There are four SILOs in India i.e. Calcutta, Madras, Bombay and Hapur. It has a capacity to store 20 lakh tonnes of wheat. It is the only of its kind in Asia. The grain elevator-erected at Hapur was received from U.S.A. Storage and issuing of grains is done here by machines only as the entire facility is fully mechanized. The SILO is a pride of Hapur city. Indian Grain Storage and Research Institute is located nearby, which is a government of India undertaking. It has been conducting research in the area of grain storage from which the local farmers have benefited.