The district of Budaun is one of the important districts of the northern state of Uttar Pradesh. The district has its main centre of administration in the city of Budaun itself. The district of Budaun is an important part of the Bareilly division of the state of Uttar Pradesh. The district is of great historical importance because the present administrative centre of the district, the city of Budaun was the prime centre of action for the forces of the British East India Company for the northern section. The district of Budaun is named after the Prince of Ahir, Budh. The district of Budaun covers a land area of approximately about 5168 sq km with a population of approximately 37.1 lacs individuals. The district of Budaun has a population density of approximately about 718 people per sq km. The district is one of the 250 most backward districts of Indian Republic.