The district of Kushinagar is located around north – eastern corner of the state of Uttar Pradesh. The district of Kushinagar has its main centre for the control of administrative works in the city of Padrauna. The district of Kushinagar is a part of the Gorakhpur division of the state of Uttar Pradesh. The district of Kushinagar is of prime importance to the followers of Buddhism as it is one of the places where Buddha preached his knowledge among his followers. The district of Kushinagar is bordered by the districts of Deoria, Maharajganj and Gorakhpur. The district is also bordered by the state of Bihar. The district of Kushinagar covers a land area of approximately about 2873 sq km with a population that approximately amounts up to 35.6 lacs individuals. The district of Kushinagar has a population density of approximately 1200 people per sq km. The district of Kushinagar is one of the 250 most backward districts of India.