Devgadh Baria

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Devgadh Baria
Devgadhbaria, Baria
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Devgadh Baria
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Devgadh Baria
Devgadh Baria (India)
Coordinates: 22°42′08″N73°54′54″E / 22.702207°N 73.915029°E / 22.702207; 73.915029
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Gujarat
District Dahod
Population
 (2001)
  Total19,201
Languages
  Official Gujarati
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registration GJ
Website gujaratindia.com

Devgadh Baria is a municipality in Dahod district in the state of Gujarat, India. It is a small town nestled in the foothills on the eastern border of Gujarat State. It is 41 kilometers from Godhra in the west, 55 kilometers from Dahod in the east and 14 kilometers south of Ahmedabad-Indore highway (National Highway 59). Devgadh Baria is located on the bank of Panam River and is part of Dahod district (formerly Panchmahal) in the state of Gujarat. The name Devgadh Baria is derived from two words Devgadh and Baria. Devgadh is the name of the mountain that is surrounding the town and Baria is the name of local tribe.

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History

The state of Baria was in the Rajputana region and later became a part of the Bombay presidency during the British Raj. The noted connection with the British of the Baria state was in 1785.

This town was established in 1524. [1] Two sons of King Vatai Rawal escaped from this region when the king of Gujarat, Mohammad Beghda, tried to conquer Pavagadh. Udai Sinh, the elder brother established the town of Chhota Udaipur, and the younger brother, Dungerpursinh, established Devgadh Baria. The family of Dungerpursinh ruled the Baria State for the twelve generations. It was a princely state before India's independence in 1947. The detailed description of the genealogy of the rulers of the Baria State is provided on Baria Princely State site.

On 15 February 2015 the former royal family moved back into the Rajmahal, the original residence of the family. After getting the palace back from the government in 2006 and spending nine years behind the renovations it has been restored to its original glory. [2]

HH Maharawal Jaydeepsinhji

After Sir Ranjitsinhji, his grandson, Jaydeepsinhji became a king, 17th Raja of Baria 1948-1987, born 1929, and coronation ceremony was held in 1948. The British Raj cease to exist and a new nation India was born. The State of Baria was merged into India and became part of Bombay state. Maharaul Jaydeepsinji remained active politics in India from 1961 and 1987. HH Maharawal Jaydeepsinhji Sobhagsinhji Member of the 8th Lok Sabha, a renowned polo player, married 27 May 1948, HH Maharani Prem Kumari, daughter of HH Saramad-i-Rajahai Hindustan Raj Rajendra Shri Maharajadhiraj Sir Sawai Man Singhji II Bahadur of Jaipur, and his first wife, HH Maharani Marudhar Kunwar, and had issue. He was elected member of Gujarat Legislative Assembly and later elected as the Member of Parliament as member of Indian National Congress Party. Maharaul Jaydeepsinh became instrumental in introducing Mr. Sam Pitroda to Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi. [3] Mr. Pitroda narrated the entire episode that how he met Maharaja Jaydeepsinh in Delhi at his bungalow in his autobiography. The rest is the history that later Mr. Pitroda contributed to India’s telecom revolution.

HH Jaydeepsinhji ruled the heart of his people with life of a Rajyogi. He built a strong foundation of Devgadh Baria by donating the most of his personal assets to build various academic and sports institutions. Old Rajmahal was given to the Baria Higher Education Society where Yuvraj Subhagsinhji Arts College was started. Later it was with the contribution of Kantilal Saburdash contributed and college have Commerce faculty. Today, Yuvraj Subhagsinhji Arts and Kantilal Saburdash Commerce College (Y. S. Arts and K. S. Shah Commerce College, Devgadh Baria) is a vibrant center of higher education in the region. The college gave many alumni in the area of education, spots, and police services. Maharaul Jaydeepsinhji remained the head of the Baria Higher Education Society till his death in 1987.

Shri Jaydeepsinhji was visionary and he donated Sir Ranjitsinhji Gymkhana to Gujarat Government. Today Maharaja Jaydipsinhji Sports complex is built on the same land given by the late Maharaja. It is famous for training of archery, athletics, gymnasium, hockey, kusti, judo, and swimming. He was honorable country member of World Olympics.

The Gujarat State Government gives the Jaydeepsinh Baria Awards [4] for excellence in the sport in the State of Gujarat every year.

The Present Royal Family of Devgadh Baria

RajMata Urvashi Deviji [Princess Bambi], born 22 July 1949 in Devgadh-Baria, Dahod; B.A. (Hons.), Member of the 8th Gujarat Legislative Assembly, married Rajkumar Kanak Singh of Dumraon, and has, one son. Maharaja Tushar Singh (Baba Saheb).

Population

As of 2001 India census, [5] Devgadh Baria has a population of 19,201. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Devgadh Baria has an average literacy rate of 61%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 70% and, female literacy is 53%. In Devgadh Baria, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.

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