- Area : 2,528 sq. km.
- Population : 4,588,455 (2011 census)
- Altitude : 123 mts. above sea level
- Season : October – March
- Clothing (Summer) : Cottons Winter : Woolens
- Language : Hindi, Urdu, English
- Festivals : Holi, Dusschra, Diwali, Jamghat, Bada Mangal Mela, Id-Ul-Zuha, Id-Ul-Fitar, Shab-e-Barat, Moharru& Lucknow Mahotsav (November 25- December 05)
- Local Transport : Bus/Tempo/Auto Rickshaw/Taxi Tonga/Cycle Rickshaw
- STD Code : 0522
- co-ordinate 26°51′N 80°55′E