Description:
The name Gorakh is a patronymic surname, meaning 'son of Gorakh'. The Gorakhpur district in Uttar Pradesh, India is named after the saint. The Gorakhpur gharana of classical Indian vocal music is named after him. The Gorakhpur region is located in the eastern part of the state. It is bounded on the north by the Nepal border, on the east by the Ghaghra River, on the south by the Ganges River, and on the west by the Mirzapur district. The region has an area of and a population of 1,577,000 (2001 census). The Gorakhpur region is a part of the Indo-Gangetic Plain. It is a fertile region, with a variety of crops, including wheat, rice, sugarcane, and cotton. There are also dairy farms and poultry farms. The region has mineral resources, including coal, iron, and limestone. The Gorakhpur region is home to a number of Hindu temples, including the Mahamaya temple in Gorakhpur, the Radha Krishna temple in Kushinagar, and the Jagannath temple in Puri. There are also Muslim mosques in Gorakhpur and Kushinagar. The Gorakhpur gharana of classical Indian vocal music is named after the saint.
