Bhausi is a village in Shivgarh block of Rae Bareli district, Uttar Pradesh, India.[2] As of 2011, its population is 2,594 people, in 502 households.[2] It has two primary schools and one small medical clinic.[2] Bhausi hosts a Ramlila festival annually on Agrahayana Sudi 15 at the premises of the Temple of BhawshyareVeer Baba, the Grāmadevatā, lit. 'village deity', which involves a dramatic reenactment of the Ramayana.[3] Vendors bring sweets, toys, and everyday items to sell at the festival.[3]
Bhausi | |
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Village | |
 Map showing Bhausi (#909) in Shivgarh CD block | |
  Bhausi Location in Uttar Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 26°30′18″N 81°12′54″E / 26.505001°N 81.215057°E[1] | |
| Country India |  India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Raebareli |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.593 km2 (1.387 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[2] | |
| • Total | 2,594 |
| • Density | 720/km2 (1,900/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | UP-35 |
The 1961 census recorded Bhausi as comprising 7 hamlets, with a total population of 1,161 people (608 male and 553 female), in 240 households and 222 physical houses.[3] The area of the village was given as 916 acres.[3] Average attendance of the Ramlila festival was recorded as being about 600 people at the time.[3]
The 1981 census recorded Bhausi as having a population of 1,610 people, in 302 households, and having an area of 370.29 hectares.[4]
References
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- ^ a b c d e "Census of India 2011: Uttar Pradesh District Census Handbook - Rae Bareli, Part A (Village and Town Directory)" (PDF). Census 2011 India. pp. 91–107. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
- ^ a b c d e Census 1961: District Census Handbook, Uttar Pradesh (39 - Raebareli District) (PDF). Lucknow. 1965. pp. 166–7, xiv-xv of section "Maharajganj Tahsil". Retrieved 27 July 2021.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ^ Census 1981 Uttar Pradesh: District Census Handbook Part XIII-A: Village & Town Directory, District Rae Bareli (PDF). 1982. pp. 38–9. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
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