Jhansi is progressing under the Smart City Mission with improved digital services, efficient utilities, and citizen-friendly infrastructure that blends technology with tradition. Jhansi is a historical city in Uttar Pradesh, known for its association with Rani Lakshmibai and the first war of independence. Explore its forts, palaces, museums, temples, and wildlife attractions, and enjoy its festivals and cuisine. Jhansi is the administrative headquarters of Jhansi district and Jhansi division. Also called the Gateway to Bundelkhand, Jhansi is situated near and around the rivers Pahuj and Betwa at an average elevation of 285 m (935 ft). Jhansi is the historical town in North India located on the banks of Betwa River and River Pushpavathi. It occupies a prominent place in the history of India and is almost at all times, referred with its queen Rani Lakshmi Bai, who was known for her bravery, courage and valor. Her valiant efforts to restore the Kingdom of Jhansi during the First War if Indian Independence of 1857, her clarion cry " Main Apni Jhansi Nahin Doongi ", have been immortalized in our minds.
