Dugawan
Neighbourhood of Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh, India
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Dugawan (Hindi: दुगावां, Urdu: دگاواں), is a neighbourhood of Lucknow, located north of the Charbagh Railway Station. Its name is a blend of 'Do Gaon', meaning 'Two Villages'.
Dugawan | |
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Neighbourhood of Lucknow | |
 Interactive map of Dugawan | |
| Coordinates: 26°50′41″N 80°55′12″E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Lucknow |
| Settled | 19th century |
| Named after | Acronym for 'Two(Do) Villages(Gaon)', hence, 'Dugawan' |
| Government | |
| • Body | Lucknow Development Authority |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, English, Urdu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN Code | 226018 |
| Vehicle registration | UP-32 |
| Telephone code | 91-522 |
| Civic agency | Lucknow Municipal Corporation |
| 11KM from Airport and 2KM from Railway Station | |
It was established in the 19th century by the Sheikhs. The Sheikhs were given this piece of land (seven hundred acres) to settle in.[1][2] This land comprised two villages.
Localities
- Hata -e- Sheikhan[3]