Fazilnagar
Pawanagar is a town and a community [development block] in the Kushinagar district of the state of Uttar Pradesh in India. It is located along National [Highway 28 (India)|NH 28], about southeast of Kushinagar International Airport. It is from Deoria and east of Gorakhpur Airport.
History
At the time of the Haryanka dynasty of Magadha, it was known as Pāvā As such, it was the capital city of one of the two Malla republics of ancient India.
According to the Mahāparinibbāṇa Sutta, Gautama Buddha visited this place during his final journey, as he traveled from Kesaputta to Kushinagar. According to Buddhist texts, It was here, at Cunda's mango grove, where the Buddha ate his last meal.
Language
is the local language of the region.
Location
passes through Fazilnagar. It serves as a central market for the surrounding villages.
Geography
Fazilnagar is located along National [Highway 27 (India)|National Highway 27] and is around 20 km from the Kushinagar International Airport. The town is well-connected by road and serves as a local market for nearby villages.
Economy
The town functions as a center for local trade and commerce. Agriculture is the primary occupation for the nearby villages.
Politics
Fazilnagar is part of the Fazilnagar Assembly constituency. In the 2022 elections, Surendra Kumar Kushwaha of the Bharatiya [Janata Party] was elected as the representative.
Transportation
Fazilnagar is accessible via NH 27, making it well-connected to major nearby cities like Deoria and Gorakhpur.