Published: 30 October 2025Governance
UP Reviews Proposal for Kalyan Singh Nagar District from Parts of Aligarh and Bulandshahr
The Uttar Pradesh government began examining the feasibility of creating a proposed district named Kalyan Singh Nagar from parts of Aligarh and Bulandshahr in October 2025. Indian Express reported that, following a request from former Chief Minister Kalyan Singh's son Rajveer Singh, the Revenue Board had asked the District Magistrates of Aligarh and Bulandshahr to conduct a survey and submit reports; the proposed area involved the Atrauli and Gangiri blocks of Aligarh and Dibai in Bulandshahr. An Aligarh official described it as a "very preliminary exercise". Official UP material continued to list 75 districts, so the proposal should not be stated as an already created 76th district.
The proposed name honours former Chief Minister Kalyan Singh, a prominent OBC leader who served as Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh in 1991-92 and again in 1997-99, and later as Governor of Rajasthan (2014-2019). He passed away in August 2021.
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Kalyan Singh, after whom UP's 76th district is named, also served as Governor of which state?
Explanation · Correct answer BKalyan Singh served as CM of UP twice (1991-92, 1997-99) and was later Governor of Rajasthan (2014-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Was Kalyan Singh Nagar created as Uttar Pradesh's 76th district in October 2025?
No. Available evidence shows a feasibility exercise for a proposed Kalyan Singh Nagar district, not a completed notification creating a 76th district. Indian Express reported the concerned district magistrates were asked to survey and submit reports.
Which districts are linked to the proposed Kalyan Singh Nagar district?
The proposal concerns parts of Aligarh and Bulandshahr. The reported feasibility exercise looked at the Atrauli and Gangiri blocks in Aligarh and Dibai in Bulandshahr.
Why is the proposed district named Kalyan Singh Nagar?
The proposed name honours Kalyan Singh, a former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh (1991-92, 1997-99) and former Governor of Rajasthan, who died in August 2021.
What was the administrative status reported in October 2025?
The matter was at a preliminary feasibility stage; officials said the Revenue Board had asked Aligarh and Bulandshahr to evaluate the demand and submit reports.
How many districts did official UP material list after this proposal surfaced?
Official UP material continued to list 75 districts, so learner-facing copy should not say Uttar Pradesh already had 76 districts because of Kalyan Singh Nagar.
