History

Kanshiram Nagar District, popularly known as Kasganj was created on April 17, 2008 by dividing Etah district. Popular area of the district includes Soron, Patiali, Nadri etc.Kanshiram Nagar the newly created district is among the four districts of Aligarh Division. Kasganj includes three Tehsils Kanshiram Nagar, Patiali and Sahavar.

Area of Kanshiram Nagar District is 1993.08 Sq km. Thus in terms of area of district is at 68th place in Uttar Pradesh. Kanshiram Nagar district is surrounded by Frurkabad in east, Aligarh in west, Etah district in north and south is surrounded by Budaun. In Order to Maintain Law and Order Police Station in the district it has 10.
The town has Geographical feature in the shape of Prominent Got A River Kali. The river originates in Doon Valley and merges with Hindon river in Ghaziabad which subsequently merges with holy river Yamuna. The Kali river has also got two canals which pass over the river through the two bridges specially made ​​for this purpose. A This is some sort of Modern Civil Architectural Wonder Attracts Curious onlookers from which and around the town to witness and marvel this Piece of Engineering.
If proper Facilities are provided, this place has the Potential to be Developed as A Good tourist spot around the region . This system of river and canals bridges also served as a flood control mechanism where in case of floods, the excess water could be sucked in from the river with the pump set and poured in the canals. The town is situated on a plain flatland with rich alluvium soil and not so deep water table. This makes the land fertile for agriculture..