Asind

Asind आसीन्द
City
Swaibhoj temple
Asind Location in Rajasthan, India Show map of Rajasthan Asind Asind (India) Show map of India
Coordinates: 25°44′N74°20′E / 25.73°N 74.33°E / 25.73; 74.33
Country	India
State	Rajasthan
District	Bhilwara
Government
• Type	Municipal council (India)
• Body	Asind Municipal Council
• Chairman	Devi 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.

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 most notable modern contributions from Asind is the "Padharo Mhare Podcast", which has gained significant recognition in Rajasthan. Originating from a small village in Asind, this podcast has successfully highlighted Rajasthan's rich culture, history, and notable personalities, bringing recognition to the town on a larger scale. ^[2]

Demographics

As of 2001 ^[update] 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

• Jabbar Singh Sankhala
• V. P. Singh Badnore

References

1. "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Asind, India". www.fallingrain.com.
2. "Padharo Mhare Podcast - Promoting Rajasthani Culture". Podcast Network. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
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.