Shajapur

This article is about the municipality in Madhya Pradesh, India. For its namesake district, see Shajapur District.

Shajapur
Municipality
Rajrajeshwari Mata Chilar Dam Railway Track at Shajapur
Shajapur Map showing Shajapur in Madhya Pradesh, India Show map of Madhya Pradesh Shajapur Shajapur (India) Show map of India
Coordinates: 23°26′N76°16′E / 23.43°N 76.27°E / 23.43; 76.27
Country	India
State	Madhya Pradesh
District	Shajapur
Vehicle registration	MP-42
Website	shajapur.nic.in

Shajapur is a town in Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh state in west-central India. It is the headquarters of Shajapur district.

Geography

Shajapur is located at 23°26′N76°16′E / 23.43°N 76.27°E / 23.43; 76.27 . ^[1] It has an average elevation of 443 m (1,453 ft). The highest peak is known as Bhairu Dungri. It is located on bank of Chiler river.

Aerial view of Shajapur from Bhairo Dungri

Climate

Climate data for Shajapur (1981–2010, extremes 1969–2012)
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Record high °C (°F)	33.6 (92.5)	38.3 (100.9)	42.1 (107.8)	45.6 (114.1)	47.2 (117.0)	46.1 (115.0)	40.7 (105.3)	39.1 (102.4)	39.8 (103.6)	39.0 (102.2)	36.1 (97.0)	32.7 (90.9)	47.2 (117.0)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	26.1 (79.0)	29.1 (84.4)	34.6 (94.3)	39.3 (102.7)	41.4 (106.5)	38.1 (100.6)	32.0 (89.6)	29.7 (85.5)	32.0 (89.6)	33.6 (92.5)	30.5 (86.9)	27.3 (81.1)	32.8 (91.0)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	8.8 (47.8)	10.7 (51.3)	15.7 (60.3)	21.6 (70.9)	26.2 (79.2)	25.8 (78.4)	23.9 (75.0)	23.1 (73.6)	22.2 (72.0)	17.8 (64.0)	12.4 (54.3)	9.2 (48.6)	18.1 (64.6)
Record low °C (°F)	−0.5 (31.1)	1.5 (34.7)	5.1 (41.2)	9.3 (48.7)	17.8 (64.0)	20.3 (68.5)	19.6 (67.3)	20.0 (68.0)	12.1 (53.8)	9.5 (49.1)	3.3 (37.9)	2.1 (35.8)	−0.5 (31.1)
Average rainfall mm (inches)	8.0 (0.31)	4.2 (0.17)	1.6 (0.06)	3.0 (0.12)	11.4 (0.45)	95.1 (3.74)	239.4 (9.43)	318.3 (12.53)	126.8 (4.99)	24.9 (0.98)	10.6 (0.42)	4.5 (0.18)	847.7 (33.37)
Average rainy days	0.6	0.3	0.3	0.5	1.1	4.8	9.3	10.6	6.0	1.6	0.7	0.4	36.3
Average relative humidity (%) (at 17:30 IST)	43	33	24	18	22	43	67	76	65	43	43	46	43
Source: India Meteorological Department [2] [3]

Demographics

As of 2011 ^[update] India census, ^[4] Shajapur Municipality has population of 69,263 of which 35,623 are males while 33,640 are females. In Shajapur Municipality, Female Sex Ratio is of 944. Moreover Child Sex Ratio in Shajapur is around 920 compared to Madhya Pradesh state average of 918. Literacy rate of Shajapur city is 85.47%.

Religion in Shajapur
Religion			Percent
Hindus			63.93%
Muslims			34.10%
Jains			1.43%
Others†			0.5%
Christians			0.26%
Distribution of religions †Includes Sikhs (0.10%), Buddhists (0.03).

Government and administration

• Government:

Shajapur City is under in Shajapur Assembly, Shajapur Assembly constituency is one of the 230 Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) constituencies of Madhya Pradesh state in central India. ^[5] Arun Bhimawad is MLA from Shajapur Assembly.

• Administration:

Shajapur is a Municipality city. Shajapur city is divided into 29 wards for which elections are held every 5 years.Shajapur Municipality has total administration over 13,066 houses to which it supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage. It is also authorize to build roads within Municipality limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction. ^[6]

Popular in media

In the opening scenes of the popular yesteryear's Hindi film, Shree 420, the protagonist (Raj Kapoor) finds a road crossing showing the direction to three places, of which one is Shajapur. The other two are Dewas and Bombay. ^[7]

In Bollywood Movie Oh My God 2, main protagonist Kanti Sharan mudgal is depicted as originally native of city of Shajapur.

Tourism

• Rajrajeshwari Mata Mandir - This is Most Popular Place in Shajapur, Here is Devi Rajrajeshwari Devi idol. People Gose here in Navratri. Idols of Riddhi-Siddhi and Ganapati have also been installed in the temple. A well is also in the temple area. Dharamshala has also been built by the devotees. This temple is the center of faith. ^{[8] [9]}
• Dargah E Yasufi - This Dargah is present in Shajapur city. Many people come here from far off places with their wishes. There are ample facilities available here for the people who come from far away places to stay. This Dargah is considered as a miraculous Dargah. ^[10]
• Shahi Qila (Shajapur Fort) - In 1640, Mughal emperor Shahjahan had built a grand fort here. This fort has many windows and rooms along with huge grounds.This is an ancient building and it is very beautiful. Inside the fort there is a temple of Lord Shiva and a beautiful garden.

Economy

The economy of Shajapur is mainly dependent on agriculture. Being in Kali Sindh besin, the land here is fertile. Wheat and soybean are the main crops here. Onion and Garlic other major Products in Shajapur.

Maksi is a main Industrial area in Shajapur. Many small and big industries are located in Shajapur. Who provide employment here. Like Maksi's Dabar Plant and Shujalpur's Adani Vilmar Plant and food processing plant ets. ^{[11] [12]}

Education

Many Government and Private College loceted in Shajapur,

1. BKSN Degree College, Shajapur
2. Govt Girl's College, Shajapur
3. Govt Polytechnic College, Shajapur
4. Govt law College, Shajapur
5. Career ITI College, Shajapur
6. Govt. ITI College, Shajapur

^[13] Many Govt and Private School Loceted in Shajapur, Highschool Middle School and Primary School eat.

Notable people

• Nand Kishore Bhatt, Indian Politician , Freedom Activist, Trade Unionist and former Member of Parliament
• Naresh Mehta, Author, Poet
• Bal Krishna Sharma Naveen, Author, Freedom activist, Poet, Politician, Journalist
• Arun Bhimawad, Indian Politician and MLA
• Jagannathrao Joshi, Indian Politician and former MP
• Liladhar Joshi, Former Chif Minister Of Madhya Bharat State and Politician
• Hukum Singh Karada, Indian Politician and MLA
• Bhaiyyu Maharaj, Spiritual guru
• Aalok Shrivastav, Indian Writer, Lyricist
• Phool Chand Verma, Indian Politician and former MP

Transportation

Shajapur is well Connected by Roads and Railway. Roadway- Biaora - Dhule section of National Highway NH 52 passed through Shajapur. Shajapur is Connected other major city of state by road.

Indore Dehradun Express arrive at Shajapur

Railway - Shajapur is located on Gwalior Indore Line. Major train is halting in Shajapur railway station. ^[14] It's Well connected with mejor city by Railway. Trains Halting in Shajapur:

• Jhansi–Bandra Terminus Express
• Indore–Amritsar Express
• Indore–Dehradun Express
• Indore–Kota Intercity Express
• Ratlam–Gwalior Intercity Express
• Gorakhpur–Okha Express ^[15]

References

1. "Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Shajapur". Falling Rain Genomics.
2. "Station: Shajapur Climatological Table 1981–2010" (PDF). Climatological Normals 1981–2010. India Meteorological Department. January 2015. pp. 695–696. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
3. "Extremes of Temperature & Rainfall for Indian Stations (Up to 2012)" (PDF). India Meteorological Department. December 2016. p. M130. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
4. "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.
5. "Shajapur Assembly Constituency Election Result - Legislative Assembly Constituency".
6. https://asha.mp.gov.in/CUG/Contact/CMHO.pdf ^{[ bare URL PDF ]}
7. "Movie - Shree 420". www.youku.com. You Ku. Retrieved 15 June 2017.
8. Rajrajeshwari Devi
9. Rajrajeshwari Temple
10. https://www.bharatibiz.com/en/mazar-e-yusufi-086521-53748 ^{[ bare URL ]}
11. https://www.adaniwilmar.com/
12. https://www.dabur.com/
13. "Colleges / Universities | District Shajapur, Government of Madhya Pradesh|| India".
14. "SFY/Shajapur". India Rail Info.
15. "22195/Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi - Bandra Terminus SF Express (PT) - VGL Jhansi to Mumbai Bandra Terminus NCR/North Central Zone - Railway Enquiry".

External links

• "Census of India: District Details". censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 10 June 2014.
• "Shajapur: District Details". District Administration Shajapur. Retrieved 3 March 2016.