Welcome to Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Lakhimpurkheri-II
Krishi Vigyan Kendra - II, Lakhimpur Kheri
Lakhimpur Khiri is the largest district in Uttar Pradesh, India, on the border with Nepal. Its administrative capital is the city of Lakhimpur.
Location
The district is within the Terai lowlands at the base of the Himalayas, with several rivers and lush green vegetation. Situated between 27.6° and 28.6° north latitude and 80.34° and 81.30° east longitudes.
Lakhimpur Kheri is bounded on the north by the river Mohan, separating it from Nepal; on the east by the Kauriala river, separating it from Bahraich; on the south by Sitapur and Hardoi; and on the west by Pilibhit and Shahjahanpur.
Climate
During summer (March to June), the temperature can reach above 40 °C (104 °F) and in winters (November to February) it can drop to around 4 °C (39 °F).
The nights are very cold during winter and fog is very common in this season. The annual average rainfall in Lakhimpur Kheri is 1,085.3 millimetres (42.73 in), mostly in the monsoon months (July to September).
Rivers
Several rivers flow across Lakhimpur. Some of these are Sharda, Ghagra, Koriyala, Ull, Sarayan, Chauka, Gomti, Kathana, Sarayu and Mohana. Total geographic area : 7680 Km2.
Tehshil
07 (Lakhimpur, Nighasan, Dhaurahra, Mohammadi, Gola, Palia and Mitauli) .
Blocks
15 (Lakhimpur, Behjam, ,Issanagar , Dhaurahara, Nakaha, Phoolbehar, Ramiyabehar, Nighasan , Mitauli, Pasgawan, Gola, Bank eyganj , Bijuwa, Paliya &Mohammdi).
| Crop | Area (000ha) | Productivity (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|
| Paddy | 179639 | 31.26 |
| Maize | 7159 | 14.27 |
| Pigeon pea | 1709 | 9.63 |
| Sesame | 3688 | 1.89 |
| Black gram | 4058 | 5.33 |
| Sugar cane | 288567 | 719.88 |
| Wheat | 192359 | 37.82 |
| Barley | 685 | 27.39 |
| Gram | 326 | 7.53 |
| Lentil | 14001 | 7.52 |
| Mustard | 25225 | 8.81 |
Total geographical area: 772728 ha.
Total Agricultural Land: 479706 ha.
Area under Kharif : 448550 ha.
Area under Rabi: 246040 ha.
Cropping intensity : 149.0
Irrigated Area: 408812 ha
Area under forest: 164793 ha.
Area Under Fruits: 5990 ha.