Shivpuri

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Shivpuri
City
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Scindia cenotaphs, Shivpuri
Nickname: 
Summer Capital of Scindias
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Shivpuri
Location in Madhya Pradesh, India
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Shivpuri
Shivpuri (India)
Coordinates: 25°26′N77°39′E / 25.43°N 77.65°E / 25.43; 77.65
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Madhya Pradesh
District Shivpuri
Region Gwalior Chambal
Elevation
468 m (1,535 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total
179,977 [1]
Languages
  OfficialOfficial Hindi Other Bundeli
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
473551
ISO 3166 code IN-MP
Vehicle registration MP-33
Website shivpuri.nic.in

Shivpuri earlier known as Sipri, is a city and a municipality in Shivpuri district, located in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is in the Gwalior Division of northwest Madhya Pradesh and is the administrative headquarters of Shivpuri District. It is situated at an altitude of 1,515 feet (462 m) above sea level.

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The city is a tourist destination in the monsoon season as it has a number of waterfalls, like Bhura kho and Tunda Bharkha kho.[ citation needed ]

Lakes in Shivpuri include Chandpatha jheel, Jadhav Sagar jheel, and other small lakes.[ citation needed ]

The city is known for its greenery, forests, and also as the former summer capital of the Scindia Dynasty, who at one time ruled the Gwalior. [2] A notable commander of 1857 rebellion, Tatya Tope was hanged in Shivpuri in 1859.[ citation needed ]. Shivpuri also has the Asia's largest crater (i.e dhala crater) which is almost 11 km in diameter, Spanning a humongous 11 kilometre-diametre.

Geography

Shivpuri is situated at approximately 25.43° north latitude and 77.65° east longitude. [3] By road, Shivpuri is approximately 120 km (74.5 mi) south of Gwalior and 96 km (59.6 mi) west of Jhansi. Shivpuri has an average elevation of approximately 462 metres (1,516 ft). [4]

Climate

Shivpuri goes through a subtropical climate like most of the northern regions of India, that features three major seasons mainly: a hot summer, a monsoon season, and a cold winter. [5]

Summer

Summer in Shivpuri arrives in April and lasts till June. During this period, Shivpuri remains hot, with an average high of 40°C while the low stays around 26 °C. May is considered as the hottest month of the year when the average high temperature in the city climbs to 43°C. However, as the season progresses, temperature drops slowly. [5]

Monsoon season

Throughout the monsoon, July–September, Shivpuri experiences a much enjoyable temperature, with an average high of 34°C. The minimum, on the other hand, fluctuates between 20°C -24°C. [5]

Winter

The winter months remain cool and comfortable for people. The season, from November till March, remains somewhat chilly, with the average minimums of 8°C while the low drops to 2°C. [5]

Climate data for Shivpuri (1991–2020, extremes 1960–2020)
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °C (°F)33.0
(91.4)
35.4
(95.7)
42.0
(107.6)
45.6
(114.1)
47.2
(117.0)
46.0
(114.8)
43.0
(109.4)
38.6
(101.5)
38.6
(101.5)
38.7
(101.7)
39.3
(102.7)
31.5
(88.7)
47.2
(117.0)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)23.3
(73.9)
27.0
(80.6)
32.8
(91.0)
37.5
(99.5)
41.2
(106.2)
39.1
(102.4)
33.1
(91.6)
31.0
(87.8)
32.0
(89.6)
32.3
(90.1)
28.7
(83.7)
25.7
(78.3)
31.9
(89.4)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)7.8
(46.0)
11.2
(52.2)
16.3
(61.3)
21.5
(70.7)
26.0
(78.8)
26.4
(79.5)
24.5
(76.1)
23.5
(74.3)
23.0
(73.4)
19.1
(66.4)
13.3
(55.9)
8.8
(47.8)
18.4
(65.1)
Record low °C (°F)−4.0
(24.8)
−2.2
(28.0)
2.0
(35.6)
8.7
(47.7)
15.5
(59.9)
16.5
(61.7)
17.0
(62.6)
18.0
(64.4)
13.7
(56.7)
8.9
(48.0)
2.1
(35.8)
−2.1
(28.2)
−4.0
(24.8)
Average rainfall mm (inches)3.8
(0.15)
9.0
(0.35)
7.1
(0.28)
2.1
(0.08)
8.5
(0.33)
109.3
(4.30)
261.9
(10.31)
251.5
(9.90)
108.1
(4.26)
19.0
(0.75)
8.2
(0.32)
1.0
(0.04)
789.5
(31.08)
Average rainy days0.51.10.70.30.64.510.511.05.61.30.80.137.0
Average relative humidity (%) (at 17:30 IST)58514236303858696452525350
Source: India Meteorological Department [6] [7] [8]

History

The first historical mention of Sipri (Shivpuri) was of Emperor Akbar hunting elephants there in 1564. [9]

In the 16th century, Shivpuri, like all of Gwalior, was part of the Maratha Empire. The empire weakened at the end of the century, and during the Gardi-ka-wakt , or 'period of unrest', [10] the rajput of Narwar secured the town and district. The Sindhias, under Daulat Scindia, captured the town and district from the ruler of Narwar in 1804, and made the town their summer capital. [2]

Transportation

See also

[13]

References

  1. "Madhya Pradesh (India): State, Major Agglomerations & Cities – Population Statistics, Maps, Charts, Weather and Web Information". citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Shivpuri" Encyclopaedia Britannica 5 September 2014
  3. "Where is Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, India on Map Lat Long Coordinates".
  4. "Shivpuri topographic map, elevation, relief".
  5. 1 2 3 4 "Shivpuri Weather Forecast".
  6. "Climatological Tables of Observatories in India 1991-2020" (PDF). India Meteorological Department . Retrieved 8 April 2024.
  7. "Station: Shivpuri Climatological Table 1981–2010" (PDF). Climatological Normals 1981–2010. India Meteorological Department. January 2015. pp. 709–710. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
  8. "Extremes of Temperature & Rainfall for Indian Stations (Up to 2012)" (PDF). India Meteorological Department. December 2016. p. M131. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
  9. Lingen, Jan; Wiggins, Kenneth W. (1978). Coins of the Sindhias. London (Sanderstead): Hawkins. p. 87. ISBN   978-0-904173-17-8.
  10. Katare, Shyam Sunder (1972). Patterns of Dacoity in India: A case study of Madhya Pradesh. New Delhi: S. Chand. p. 26., a revision of the author's 1969 thesis at the University of Saugar.
  11. "Shivpuri Railway Station Map/Atlas WCR/West Central Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  12. "कैसे पहुंचें | जिला शिवपुरी, मध्य प्रदेश शासन | भारत". shivpuri.nic.in. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  13. Shivpuri Mandi BHav