Charkhari is a city in Mahoba district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. This is the Kashmir of Bundelkhand. It was the capital of the Charkhari concession. There are lakes named Vijay Sagar, Malkhan Sagar, Vanshi Sagar, Jai Sagar, Ratan Sagar and Kothi Tal. There are 108 temples of Krishna giving the nature and beauty of Vraj to Charkhari city. In which Gopal Bihari temple of Sudamapuri, Guman Bihari of Ryanpur, temple of Mangalgarh, Bakht Bihari, temple of Banke Bihari and cave of Madavya Rishi are there. It is also the headquarters of Charkhari Tehsil and the name of Legislative Assembly seat is also Charkhari. Legislative Assembly constituency.
Charkhari | |
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  Charkhari Location in Uttar Pradesh, India  Charkhari Charkhari (India) | |
| Coordinates: 25°24′N 79°45′E / 25.4°N 79.75°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Mahoba |
| Elevation | 184 m (604 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 27,760 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 210421 |
| Vehicle registration | UP-95 |
| Website | up |
Geography edit
Charkhari is located at 25°24′N 79°45′E / 25.4°N 79.75°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 184 metres (603 feet). Charkhari is also known as the 'Kashmir of Bundelkhand'. The town is surrounded by many lakes.[2] There are lakes named Vijay Sagar, Malkhan Sagar, Vanshi Sagar, Jai Sagar, Ratan Sagar and Kothi Tal.[citation needed]
History edit
Charkhari State was one of the Princely states of India during the period of the British Raj. The state was founded in 1765 by Bijai Bahadur, a Rajput of Bundela clan. On India's independence, this Princely state was acceded to India.[3]
Demographics edit
As of 2011[update] India census,[4] Charkhari had a population of 27,760. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Charkhari has an average literacy rate of 58%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 68% and female literacy of 47%. 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.
References edit
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Charkhari
- ^ "India heritage hub". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 11 February 2013.
- ^ "India heritage hub". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 11 February 2013.
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
External links edit
- . Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 5 (11th ed.). 1911. p. 891.
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