Auraiya is the administrative headquarters of Auraiya District, Uttar Pradesh. It is situated on the
National Highway 2 (Mughal Sarai Road) and is 64 km east of Etawah and 105 km west of Kanpur.
Places of tourist interest include Guraiya Temple, Badi Devi temple, Devkali Temple and the National Chambal Sanctuary (30 km).
The nearest airport is at Kanpur (180 km). The nearest railheads are at Phaphund (20 km) and Etawah (65 km).