Prior to the war, two separate villages existed in the area - Bhitaura and Naugaon - both were merged and fatehganj town was founded.

An obelisk of chunar sandstone was erected in the town by the British Indian government in honour of the fourteen officers and other soldiers, who fell in the battle.

[1] As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Fatehganj Pashchimi had a population of 20,811.

Fatehganj Pashchimi is located on the NH 530, about 24 kilometres (15 mi) northwest of Bareilly city.

The area nearby produces mentha, sugar and rice.