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The historic Laxmipur market in Uttar Pradesh’s Maharajganj district is still struggling with a lack of basic amenities. Once a thriving assembly constituency and commercial hub, this town is now suffering from neglect. Road widening, tourism development, and a lack of employment opportunities have hampered its progress. Questions are being raised about the indifference of local elected representatives.
Historic Laxmipur Bazaar Struggles for Development
Maharajganj: Located in the Nautanwa tehsil of Maharajganj district, Laxmipur is a historic town with a population of approximately 10,000. Evidence of the Kushan-era civilization has been found here, and the region has long been known for its rich cultural heritage. It was once even recognized as an assembly constituency.
Laxmipur boasts facilities such as a degree college, an SBI bank, a post office, a block headquarters, and a railway station. The country's first railway tramway project originated here. Despite this, the town has gradually fallen behind in the race for development.
According to local residents, the closure of the Forest Corporation depot significantly impacted the large-scale timber trade. This market, which once generated crores of rupees in business, gradually declined. The end of the contract system also reduced employment opportunities.
The biggest problem in Laxmipur is the narrow main road. Traffic jams lasting for hours are a daily occurrence, causing inconvenience to school buses and commuters. The demand for road widening has been ongoing for a long time, but no concrete steps have been taken so far.
Experts believe that the tramway line and the forest area can be developed into a museum and tourist destination. This could give Laxmipur a new identity and create employment opportunities. Local residents are hoping for concrete development plans by 2026.
