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Spread over an area of 4,152 sq. km. Fatehpur district lies between two major rivers Ganges and Yamuna in the northern state of India, Uttar Pradesh and comes under the Allahabad division. The district is well connected by road and railways. The N H 72 passes through Fatepur. The district is located between 26 .16` North latitude and 81 .20` East longitudes at a height of 114.66 metres above mean sea level.
Historical evidence shows that in the Vedic period, Fatehpur was known as Antardesh(fertile region between two rivers) and Madhyadesh( central region) Bawani Imali, Bhitaura, Hathgam, Renh, Shivrajpur, Tenduli and Bindki are some of the historical places located in the district. This district is also embellished with numerous temples. The well-known ones are Jai Siddheshwar temple, Kalkan Mandir, Tambeshwar Temple, Hanuman Mandir and Bhittora Ghat Temple.
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