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Bhadohi
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Bhadohi
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Bhadohi
Bhadohi (India)
Coordinates: 25°25′N82°34′E / 25.42°N 82.57°E / 25.42; 82.57
CountryIndia
State Uttar Pradesh
District Bhadohi
Government
  TypeMunicipality
  BodyBhadohi Nagar Palika
Elevation
85 m (279 ft)
Population
 (2011) [1]
  Total94,620
Language
  Official Hindi [2]
  Additional official Urdu [2]
  Regional Awadhi
Time zone UTC+05:30 (IST)
PIN
221401
Vehicle registration UP-66
Website Official Website

Bhadohi is a city and municipal corporation in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. As the district headquarters of Bhadohi, it is home to the largest hand-knotted Carpet weaving industry hub in South Asia. The city is known for its long-standing tradition of carpet weaving that results in high-quality craftsmanship, durability, and unique patterns. Bhadohi has huge geographical significance and position attached to it due to its location between two culturally important and rich heritage cities of Prayagraj and Varanasi.

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The city is 45 km west of Varanasi, [3] and 82 km east of Prayagraj. [4]

Demographics

Religion in Bhadohi (2011)
ReligionPercent
Hinduism
82.33%
Islam
17.07%
Other or not stated
0.60%

As of 2011 Indian Census, Bhadohi had a total population of 94,620, of which 49,639 were males and 44,981 were females. Population within the age group of 0 to 6 years was 14,083. The total number of literates in Bhadohi was 58,470, which constituted 61.8% of the population with male literacy of 68.0% and female literacy of 54.9%. The effective literacy rate of 7+ population of Bhadohi was 72.6%, of which male literacy rate was 79.8% and female literacy rate was 64.6%. The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes population was 9,597 and 15 respectively. Bhadohi had 13274 households in 2011. [1]

Commerce

The main business in Bhadohi is carpet manufacturing. Bhadohi employs 22 lakh artisans in its carpet industry. [5] The Bhadohi carpets are known for their durability, softness and unique designs, which incorporate a blend of traditional and modern patterns. The Bhadohi carpets are exported to various countries worldwide, including the United States, United Kingdom and Germany among others. Bhadohi carpets are popular for several reasons, including their high-quality craftsmanship, durability, intricate designs, and unique patterns.

Education

Indian Institute of Carpet Technology, the only institute of its kind in Asia, [6] was established by Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, in 2001. It has been recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education and is affiliated with Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JOSAA).The institute offers a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Carpet and Textile Technology (CTT). The syllabus of the programmes covers both practical as well as theoretical understanding of the process of dyeing, textile fibres, carpet washing, and other industrial techniques. [7]

Famous People

Yashasvi Jaiswal - young cricketer from Bhadohi. He made headlines in July-2023 when he scored a test-hundred in first innings against West Indies at Windsor Park, Dominica. In the process, he became only the tenth indian batsman to score a hundred in his debut innings. Recently, he future came to spotlight after hitting two double centuries against England. Zakir khan

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