Bhind district

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Bhind district
District of Madhya Pradesh
Ater-fort-bhind.webp
Fort of Ater
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Location of Bhind district in Madhya Pradesh
Coordinates(Bhind): 26°36′N78°48′E / 26.6°N 78.8°E / 26.6; 78.8
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Madhya Pradesh
Division Chambal division
Headquarters Bhind
Tehsils 10: Bhind Rural, Bhind Urban, Ater, Gormi, Mau, Mehgaon, Gohad, Lahar, Mihona, Raun.
Government
 •  District Magistrate Sanjeev Kumar Shrivastava. IAS
 •  Lok Sabha constituencies Bhind
 •  SP Asit Yadav IPS
Area
 • Total4,459 km2 (1,722 sq mi)
Population
 (2011) [1]
 • Total1,703,005
 • Density380/km2 (990/sq mi)
Demographics
 •  Literacy 75.3 per cent
 • Sex ratio838
Language
 • Official Hindi
 • Dialect Bundeli, Brijbhasa.
Time zone UTC+05:30 (IST)
Vehicle registration MP-30
Major highways NH 719 (earlier NH92)
Website bhind.nic.in

Bhind district is a district in the Chambal division of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. The town of Bhind is the district headquarters.Bhind District is situated in Chambal region in the northwest of the state. [ citation needed ]

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History

After Independence Bhind became infamous for dacoits who mainly resided in the ravines of chambal. However in thee early 2000's most the dacoits were killed in encounters with Police or they surrendered. [2]

Historical Places of Bhind

Geography

Bhind is surrounded by Agra, Etawah, Jalaun and Jhansi districts of Uttar Pradesh state to the north and the east, and the Madhya Pradesh districts of Datia to the south, Gwalior to the southwest, and Morena to the west. The geography of the district is characterised by uneven ravines, plain fertile fields and scanty forests. The total area of the district is 4,459 km2 (1,722 sq mi).

Bhind's soil is drained by the Chambal, Sindh, Kunwari or Kwari, Pahuj and Baisali rivers aided by an extensive canal system.

Demographics

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1901432,296—    
1911412,684−0.46%
1921393,849−0.47%
1931430,376+0.89%
1941494,059+1.39%
1951527,978+0.67%
1961641,169+1.96%
1971793,955+2.16%
1981973,816+2.06%
19911,219,000+2.27%
20011,428,559+1.60%
20111,703,005+1.77%
source: [8]
Religions in Bhind district (2011) [9]
ReligionPercent
Hinduism
 
93.68%
Islam
 
3.92%
Jainism
 
1.17%
Buddhism
 
0.72%
Other or not stated
 
0.51%

According to the 2011 census Bhind District had a population of 1,703,005, [10] roughly equal to the nation of The Gambia [11] or the US state of Nebraska. [12] This gives it a ranking of 286th in India (out of a total of 640). [10]

The district has a population density of 382 inhabitants per square kilometre (990/sq mi). [10] Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 19.25%. [10]

Bhind has a sex ratio of 837 females for every 1000 males, [10] and a literacy rate of 64.29%. 25.42% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 22.01% and 0.36% of the population respectively. [10]

Hindi is the predominant language, spoken by 99.59% of the population. [13]

The dominant castes of Bhind are Gadariya, Rajput, Brahmin, Soni, Kushwaha, Kayastha,and Jain with sizeable number of Lodhis and Yadavs. [14]

Administration

Bhind district administration is headed by the District Magistrate of Bhind. The DM is assisted by a Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Additional District Magistrates (ADM)  and two Joint Collector.

The district is divided into 5 sub-divisions and 6 development blocks. Each sub-division headed by a Sub Divisional magistrate. It is further divided into 10 tehsils.

1Bhind Nagar
2Bhind Rural
3Ater
4Lahar
5Mehgoan
6Mau
7Roun
8Mihona
9Gohad
10Gormi

Tourist attractions

Chhatri of Malhar Rao Holkar, Alampur

Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar built the chhatri of Malhar Rao Holkar at Alampur in Bhind district in 1766. It is marked by carvings. It is built on the pattern of the chhatris of Holkar rulers at Indore.

Shri Rawatpura Dham

The temple of Hindu Lord Hanuman is situated at Lahar tehsil of Bhind. This place is known as Rawatpura Dham and is under in Lahar tehsil. [15]

Fort of Ater

Ater Fort was built by king Badan Singh Bhadauria from 1664 to 1668. The Fort of Ater is located near Ater town, 35 km (22 mi) from Bhind and 40 km (25 mi) from Porsa Morena. [16] [17]

National Chambal (Gharial) Wildlife Sanctuary

National Chambal (Gharial) Wildlife Sanctuary is situated on the Chambal River, and is inhabited by crocodiles, ghariyals, Ganges dolphins, and migratory birds. A boat cruise is organised by local forest officials. The sanctuary is 22 kilometres (14 mi) from Bhind town. [18]

Gohad Fort

Gohad Fort was built by the Bamraulia Jat ruler Singhandev II in 1505. Government offices are currently situated on its premises. [19]

Ancient Dandraua Temple Mehgaon Tehsil

This is a temple to the Hindu God Hanuman, believed to possess curing powers. Worshipers go to the temple every Tuesday and Saturday. Another Panchmukhi Hanuman mandir in Heerapura 10 km (6.2 mi) from Lahar. [20]

Notable personalities

Villages

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References

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  3. ↑ "Doctor Hanuman: कष्ट निवारक हैं दंदरौआ धाम के डॉक्टर हनुमान - Doctor Hanuman Dr Hanuman of Dandraua Dham is the pain reliever". Nai Dunia (in Hindi). 6 May 2023. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
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