North Central Railway College is a senior secondary school located in the Firozabad district of Uttar Pradesh, India. It serves students at the secondary and senior secondary levels, providing school education within the region.
Key facts
| Name | North Central Railway College |
|---|---|
| Type | Senior secondary school |
| District | Firozabad |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Country | India |
Background
The institution is situated in Firozabad, a district in western Uttar Pradesh known for its glass industry and bangle manufacturing. The school's name reflects an association with the North Central Railway, one of the zonal railways of Indian Railways, which has its headquarters at Allahabad (Prayagraj) and operates across parts of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. Railway-affiliated schools in India are typically established to provide education to children of railway employees and to local residents in towns with a significant railway presence.
Significance
As a senior secondary school, the college offers schooling up to Class 12, contributing to secondary education provision in the Firozabad district. Institutions of this kind play a role in expanding access to school education in semi-urban and industrial areas of Uttar Pradesh.
Related topics
- Firozabad district
- North Central Railway zone
- Education in Uttar Pradesh
- Indian Railways
- List of schools in Uttar Pradesh
References
- Wikidata entry: Q7054758