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Lakhimpur Kheri district is a part of Lucknow division and is the largest district in terms of area in the state (Total Area=7680 sqr km). According to Government of India, the district Lakhimpur Kheri is one of the Minority Concentrated District in India on the basis of the 2001 census data on population, socio-economic indicators and basic amenities indicators. Lakhimpur Kheri is famous for Dudhwa National Park, the only national park in Uttar Pradesh. It is home to a large number of rare and endangered species including tiger, leopard, swamp deer, hispid hare, Bengal florican, etc.. Being a Terai district it is rich in natural resources with lush green scenery and many rivers. Lakhimpur is ranked at number 422 following Srinagar and Pilibhit in the Rank of Cities on Sanitation 2009-2010 with a rating of 16.968 points for sanitation, as per a study conducted by ministry of urban development. |