Bhitarwar is a city and a municipality in Gwalior district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. The town is surrounded by a river called Parbati.

Bhitarwar
Municipality
Map of Bhitarwar CD block and tehsil
Map of Bhitarwar CD block and tehsil
Bhitarwar is located in Madhya Pradesh
Bhitarwar
Location in Madhya Pradesh, India
Bhitarwar is located in India
Bhitarwar
Bhitarwar (India)
Coordinates: 25°48′N 78°07′E / 25.8°N 78.12°E / 25.8; 78.12
CountryIndia  India
StateMadhya Pradesh
DistrictGwalior
Government
 • TypeNagar panchayat
Area
 • Total23.94 km2 (9.24 sq mi)
Elevation
199 m (653 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total19,096
 • Density800/km2 (2,100/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
475220
Vehicle registrationMP07
Websitewww.npbhitarwar.com

As of 2011, the population of Bhitarwar town is 19,096, in 3,422 households.[1]

Bhitarwar is the headquarters of a tehsil, Vidhan Sabha constituency, as well as a community development block.[1] The block is divided between the tehsils of Bhitarwar and Chinour; Chinour tehsil was created out of Bhitarwar tehsil in 2008.[1]

Geography

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Bhitarwar is located at 25°48′N 78°07′E / 25.8°N 78.12°E / 25.8; 78.12.[2] It has an average elevation of 227 metres (745 feet).[3]

History

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Earliest maintain of this city found place in the writings of Bhavbhuti as Pawaya which was situated on the River Para (modern Parbati) and Chandrabhaga (modern Sindh). Pawaya was ancient capital of Naga dynasty and it had relationships with Gupta Empire too. Current pawaya village is situated in east direction (7 km radius) from modern town. It was captured by Maratha kings of Gwalior (Scindias) in a small clash. Afghans has important role in this war[4] The Bhitarwar Fort was established by Hanselia Jat ruler Raja Berajshah in 16th century.He also built a Fort at the nearby hill known as Laxmangarh for his brother Laxman Singh.

There are many other building of Hanselia Jat rulers in Bhitarwar.There are many other fort build by Hanselia rulers like Mastura Fort, Kiror Fort and Gijora Fort.[5][4]

By the early 20th century, Bhitarwar was the seat of the pargana of Mastura.[4] It was hit hard by the Indian famine of 1899-1900, and many people died.[4] Early-20th-century Bhitarwar had a post office run by Gwalior State, a police station, and a small, poorly-maintained fort.[4] The 1901 census recorded its population as 1,530 people (815 male and 715 female).[4]

Demographics

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As of 2017 India census,[6] Bhitarwar had a population of 25,670. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Bhitarwar has an average literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 82% and female literacy of 64%. 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Religion in City of Bhitarwar(2011)[7]

  Hinduism (91.31%)
  Islam (5.70%)
  Jainism (1.79%)
  Christianity (0.10%)
  Other or Not stated (0.00%)
  Sikhism (1.07%)
  Buddhism (0.01%)

Transportation

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Bhitarwar is situated on Dabra - satanwada state highway and connected to all nearby cities by road. Nearest railway station is in Dabra, and major railway junction is Gwalior which is around 72 km away from the town and jhansi 75 km . Nearest airport is Rajmata vijyaraje Scindia airport Gwalior. There is no hope for railway line to this town

Economy

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Economy of the city is based on agriculture. The main crop of this area is wheat, rice and sugarcane, there is a sugar factory in this city. Other than this cottage industries also found place in the town.

Bricks are the most important manufactured goods produced in Bhitarwar. Red marble and mika also found in this area[1]

Tourist attractions

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There is many places of interest in the town like Dhumeswar, Lakheswari and Diyadah. Around 15 km away is an ancient city called Padma Pavaya. Goleswar temple is another place for visit in the city. There is a small fort in the old bhitarwar city which has need to be restoration. Some parks are also build by the govt in the town are lakhmibai park, laxamangarh park Harsi dam etc.

List of villages

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Bhitarwar block contains 165 rural villages, split between the tehsils of Bhitarwar and Chinour.[1] As of 2011, the total population of these villages is 182,935, in 35,545 households.[1] The villages are as follows:[1]

Village name Total land area (hectares) Population (in 2011) Tehsil
Karora 167.7 246 Bhitarwar
Gadajar 980.4 2,287 Bhitarwar
Ikahara 416.3 982 Bhitarwar
Rithondan 1,260.2 2,527 Bhitarwar
Richhari Khurd 405.5 1,181 Bhitarwar
Jatrathi 246.2 447 Bhitarwar
Into 185 249 Bhitarwar
Bajna 903.8 1,690 Bhitarwar
Syau 799.1 1,395 Bhitarwar
Ganja 533.9 626 Bhitarwar
Dongarpur 551.2 1,010 Bhitarwar
Mundhari 151.1 270 Bhitarwar
Talapur 30.1 0 Bhitarwar
Ruar 223 469 Bhitarwar
Khor 360.5 688 Bhitarwar
Musahari 256 668 Bhitarwar
Chitoli 321.3 1,835 Bhitarwar
Bhitari 126.8 0 Bhitarwar
Harsi 2,116.7 2,253 Bhitarwar
Belgadha 266.3 977 Bhitarwar
Jakhwar 183.3 860 Bhitarwar
Kaithod 289.6 331 Bhitarwar
Deori Kalan 677.9 1,928 Bhitarwar
Dhobat 148.2 803 Bhitarwar
Mahutha 310.5 899 Bhitarwar
Gadhota 410.8 1,752 Bhitarwar
Kupeda 289.3 0 Bhitarwar
Lodhi 286 459 Bhitarwar
Masudpur 135.3 277 Bhitarwar
Palayachha 385.7 1,554 Bhitarwar
Bamor 348.2 350 Bhitarwar
Ramjipur 196.5 837 Bhitarwar
Mohangarh 810 2,649 Bhitarwar
Chirroli 144.7 199 Bhitarwar
Khadaua 325.5 800 Bhitarwar
Kheda Bhitarwar 801.9 1,301 Bhitarwar
Isepur 35.7 0 Bhitarwar
Kudpar 221.7 540 Bhitarwar
Deogarh 568.6 1,503 Bhitarwar
Raipur Sani 269.2 463 Bhitarwar
Silha 106.4 1,131 Bhitarwar
Saharan 413.2 1,086 Bhitarwar
Adampur 163.5 737 Bhitarwar
Ghatkhiriya 182.1 295 Bhitarwar
Dadumar 254.2 508 Bhitarwar
Najarpur 163.7 775 Bhitarwar
Shyampur 474.5 1,319 Bhitarwar
Jaura 299.5 1,478 Bhitarwar
Baniya Tor 382.2 1,266 Bhitarwar
Mastura 1,200.9 3,378 Bhitarwar
Hurhuri 121 0 Bhitarwar
Richhari Kalan 569.4 1,666 Bhitarwar
Sehbai 337.6 570 Bhitarwar
Kheda Tanka 652.3 1,367 Bhitarwar
Bela 1,014.4 897 Bhitarwar
Masudpur 186.6 380 Bhitarwar
Rahi 688.5 1,518 Bhitarwar
Sinharan 692.1 1,498 Bhitarwar
Maragpur 213.9 731 Bhitarwar
Charkha 554.4 1,725 Bhitarwar
Baraya 280.4 1,052 Bhitarwar
Sukhna Khirya 190.4 678 Bhitarwar
Kithoda 521.7 1,818 Bhitarwar
Nayagaon 377.2 624 Bhitarwar
Dhakad Khiriya 139.2 490 Bhitarwar
Kerua 2,229.2 3,737 Bhitarwar
Gohinda 1,181.4 2,662 Bhitarwar
Bamroul (Bamrol-81) 489.8 849 Bhitarwar
Basondi 483.6 1,163 Bhitarwar
Machhariya 448.1 706 Bhitarwar
Bagwai 1,371.8 3,478 Bhitarwar
Sonta Khiriya 260.2 750 Bhitarwar
Chhirata 217.5 763 Bhitarwar
Bhangarh 367.5 766 Bhitarwar
Nivi 116.4 417 Bhitarwar
Benheri 383.6 1,283 Bhitarwar
San Khini 1,355.4 4,127 Bhitarwar
Basai 673.8 872 Bhitarwar
Gondhari 331.5 75 Bhitarwar
Ludhari 705 1,184 Bhitarwar
Khadicha 682.8 470 Bhitarwar
Manpur 442 0 Bhitarwar
Jhau 436.4 580 Bhitarwar
Dhumeshwar 73.6 2 Bhitarwar
Pawaya 947.6 1,454 Bhitarwar
Rawat Banwari 319.9 375 Chinour
Himmatgarh 234.9 1,336 Chinour
Gujar Banwari 457.9 295 Chinour
Richhera 307.2 278 Chinour
Mauchh 396.6 951 Chinour
Amardha 313.2 160 Chinour
Dhiroti 927.6 1,295 Chinour
Nikodi 270.8 489 Chinour
Manikpur 170.8 256 Chinour
Saraipura 184.4 83 Chinour
Amroul (Amrol-81) 1,315.6 3,004 Chinour
Toda 528 759 Chinour
Bharas 494.5 368 Chinour
Nihona 368.9 640 Chinour
Jujhar Pur 207.2 322 Chinour
Kiratpura 378 651 Chinour
Ladhwaya 415 645 Chinour
Bajhera 643 573 Chinour
Manpur 130 182 Chinour
Pipripura 213 619 Chinour
Eraya 1,103.4 1,650 Chinour
Badera Bharas 468.8 650 Chinour
Rajaua 519 509 Chinour
Prempur 173 369 Chinour
Sikrouda (Sikroda) 387 719 Chinour
Chak Shankarpur 223 457 Chinour
Badera Jhil 127.2 28 Chinour
Bhori 971.1 1,942 Chinour
Jhankari 502 385 Chinour
Pipraua 1,131.7 1,411 Chinour
Banwar 1,766.3 4,209 Chinour
Urwa 795.4 1,617 Chinour
Berni 348.3 699 Chinour
Surajpur 473.2 819 Chinour
Bhimbada 854 106 Chinour
Deori Tanka 81.9 1,731 Chinour
Chhida 172.3 363 Chinour
Shyampur Tanka 17 0 Chinour
Dubaha Tanka 945.8 2,708 Chinour
Nayagaon Tanka 236.4 353 Chinour
Dubahi 873.8 1,300 Chinour
Pura Banwar 271.4 865 Chinour
Kakardha 453 740 Chinour
Tekpur 173.2 368 Chinour
Kishorgarh 424.1 1,261 Chinour
Garhi Salampur 514.6 937 Chinour
Bhadeshwar 251.1 439 Chinour
Sirsula 251.1 579 Chinour
Nonewar 73.2 240 Chinour
Chinour 1,595.8 7,797 Chinour
Rarua 651.9 1,729 Chinour
Kishanpur 309.5 686 Chinour
Khurdpar 231.9 627 Chinour
Badki Saray 843.3 2,822 Chinour
Puri 380.6 782 Chinour
Bharthari 630.8 1,728 Chinour
Fatehpur 389.4 961 Chinour
Khairwaya 424.3 1,142 Chinour
Piprau 372.2 822 Chinour
Samaya 470 1,079 Chinour
Khedi Dabariya 259.7 834 Chinour
Mohammedpur 158 211 Chinour
Bhengana 806.6 1,588 Chinour
Kaithi 501.6 1,182 Chinour
Paira 358 807 Chinour
Gharsondi 666.4 2,301 Chinour
Shekhupur 496.8 1,061 Chinour
Maina 398.9 1,843 Chinour
Nonki Saray 295.7 891 Chinour
Rijhora 296.2 691 Chinour
Gijorra 159.4 187 Chinour
Doni 322.4 1,346 Chinour
Daulatpur 636.5 1,352 Chinour
Berkheda 284.9 614 Chinour
Pachora 776 1,632 Chinour
Birgawan 265.6 260 Chinour
Itma 1,418.5 3,390 Chinour
Karhiya 3,479.2 7,198 Chinour
Kachhaua 1,428 2,201 Chinour
Mehgaon 1086.8 2,806 Chinour

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Census of India 2011: Madhya Pradesh District Census Handbook - Gwalior, Part A (Village and Town Directory)" (PDF). Census 2011 India. pp. 31, 63–4, 285–349, 396–410. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
  2. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Bhitarwar
  3. ^ "Bhitarwar, Madhya Pradesh, India". latlong.net. Retrieved 26 December 2018.
  4. ^ a b c d e f Luard, C.E.; Sheopuri, Dwarka Nath (1908). Gwalior State Gazetteer Volume I. Calcutta: Superintendent Government Printing. p. 207. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
  5. ^ Pradesh (India), Madhya (1965). Madhya Pradesh, District Gazetteers: Vidisha. Government Central Press.
  6. ^ "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.
  7. ^ "Bhitarwar Religion Census 2011". Census 2011 India. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)