It is the popular and biggiest important industrial centre in Uttar Pradesh with its own historical, religious and commercial importance. Kanpur is located on the banks of the river Ganga. It is the name of the city derived from Kanhiyapur. It is famous for leather and textile goods of superior quality. It is now one of the main industrialized cities. Kanpur city is famous for leather, wool, cotton, vegetable oil mills, chemical works and sugar refineries.