The ghat is located on the southern bank of River Ganges and marks the northern boundary of Kanpur city.

[citation needed] River ghats have been a traditional part of Indian religious life.

[citation needed] Sati Chaura Ghat has been an important maritime boarding point for the river route from Kanpur to Allahabad from pre colonial period.

In recent years, after the acquisition of the surrounding areas by Cantonment Board and private industrialists, it has receded in its traditional historical importance as the centre of urban life in the old city of Kanpur.

It was at this location that the initial momentous events of Indian Rebellion of 1857, named as Siege of Cawnpore in British colonial records, took place.