Bithoor is also the centre for War of Independence of 1857 as Nana Sahib, a popular freedom fighter who was based there.

The last of the Peshwas, Baji Rao II, was banished to Bithur; his adopted son, Nana Sahib, made the town his headquarters.

[3] The town was subsequently attacked and occupied by the British, who razed Nana Sahib's palace and the temples in the town in retaliation for the brutal massacre of over 300 British men, women and children who had been lured out of their defences at Cawnpore by a group of Indian rebels with a promise of truce during the Siege of Cawnpore.

[4][5] Angered British troops also carried out numerous reprisals against the citizenry of Bithoor, included anyone suspected of being involved in the rebellion.

Bithoor Nagar Panchayat has total administration over 1,999 houses to which it supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage.

It is also authorized to build roads within Nagar Panchayat limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.

Ethnic communities The majority of Bithoor people are from Uttar Pradesh, though there is a significant Marathi population in the city.

Some of the most significant moments of Hindu religion and mythology are said to be created here, as being the place of the forest-rendezvous of Sita after Lord Rama left her, the birthplace of Lav and Kush, the site where the Ramayana was written.

This is also known as the place from where Lord Brahma started mankind according to Hindu mythology On the completion of the yajna, the forests of Utpalaranya became known as Brahmavarta, from which the popular name, Bithoor is derived.

The redstone ghat whose foundation stone was laid by the minister of Avadh, Tikait Rai, is a symbol of incomparable art and architecture.

The nearest major railway station is Kanpur Central situated about 23 kilometres and one hours drive from Bithoor.