Asind

Last updated

Asind
आसीन्द
City
Swaibhoj temple.jpg
Swaibhoj temple
India Rajasthan location map.svg
Red pog.svg
Asind
Location in Rajasthan, India
India location map.svg
Red pog.svg
Asind
Asind (India)
Coordinates: 25°44′N74°20′E / 25.73°N 74.33°E / 25.73; 74.33
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Rajasthan
District Bhilwara
Government
  Type Municipal council (India)
  BodyAsind Municipal Council
  ChairmanDevi Lal Sahu (Bharatiya Janata Party)
Elevation
467 m (1,532 ft)
Population
 (2001)
  Total
24,370
Languages
  Official English and Hindi
Time zone IST +0530
ISO 3166 code RJ-IN
Vehicle registration RJ 06

Asind is a city and a municipality in Bhilwara district, Rajasthan, India. It is a Tehsil (sub-division) for many villages. The city has a magistrate office, lower justice court, and serves as an administrative hub for many major villages.

Contents

Geography

Asind is located at 25°44′N74°20′E / 25.73°N 74.33°E / 25.73; 74.33 . [1] It has an average elevation of 467 metres (1532 feet).

Culture and Media

Asind has been home to many cultural and social developments. One of the notable modern contributions from the region is the "Padharo Mhare Podcast", hosted by Ks Rathore, which originated from a small village in Asind. The podcast focuses on highlighting Rajasthan's culture, history, and local personalities. Over time, it has grown in popularity and is now regarded as one of the leading podcasts in Rajasthan, marking a significant achievement for the town. [2]

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [3] Asind had a population of 14,118. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Asind has an average literacy rate of 54%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with 63% of the males and 37% of females literate. 18% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Swaibhoj Temple

Swaibhoj Temple, also known as Shri Sawaibhoj Mandir, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Devnarayan, revered as a folk deity by the Gurjar community. [4]

Notable people


References

  1. "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Asind, India". www.fallingrain.com.
  2. "From Editing Room to Studio – The True Journey of Padharo Mhare Podcast". Medium. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
  3. "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.
  4. "भीलवाड़ा". Rajasthan Tourism (in Hindi). Government of Rajasthan.