Shaheed Smarak -ChauriChaura
DirectionThe Chauri Chaura incident occurred at Chauri Chaura in the Gorakhpur district of the United Province, (modern Uttar Pradesh) in British India on 4 February 1922, when a large group of protesters, participating in the Non-cooperation movement, clashed with police, who opened fire. In retaliation the demonstrators attacked and set fire to a police station, killing all of its occupants. The incident led to the deaths of three civilians and 23 policemen. Mahatma Gandhi, who was strictly against violence, halted the Non-cooperation Movement on the national level on 12 February 1922, as a direct result of this incident.
How to Reach:
By Air
Gorakhpur is the nearest Airport to reach ChauriChaura.
By Train
ChauriChaura is well connected by train. Most of the trains going towards Deoria stop at Chaurichaura.
By Road
From Gorakhpur or Deoria Buses and Taxis are available to reach chaurichaura .