ChauriChaura

CHAURI-CHAURA : A HISTORICAL TOWN

Chauri Chaura is a small town in Gorakhpur district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. History students remember this place for its famous Chauri Chaura Incident which took place on 4th of February 1922. It is also known for its Dal and Gud (Pulses and Jaggery) Mandi. There is a big leather market too, known as Chamadahiya Bazaar (Leather Market) to supply hide (Khal or raw leather) to markets as far away as Kanpur and Calcutta.Chauri Chaura witnessed the historical incident during 1922 after which Mahatma Gandhi was shocked and withdrew his year old ASAHAYOGA ANDOLAN (Non Co-operation movement).