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'''Khilchipur''' is a town and a [[nagar panchayat]] in [[Rajgarh district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Madhya Pradesh]].
'''Khilchipur کھلچی پور''' is a town and a [[nagar panchayat]] in [[Rajgarh district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Madhya Pradesh]].


==History==
==History==
{{Main|Khilchipur State}}
{{Main|Khilchipur State}}
Founded in 1544 by Dewan Ugra Sen, a Khichi Rajput. A Fort is also in the khilchipur which is situated near the gad ganga river.  A grant of land was made to him by the Mughal Emperor, which included the adjoining Zirapur and Machalpur parganas, later a part of [[Indore State|Indore state]], and Shujalpur, later in [[Gwalior State|Gwalior state]]. Khilchipur is famous for the Shrine of [[Sufism|Sufi]] Saint Fazal Hussain Shah Madari Qadri Chisty R.A also known as Peer Yazdani.
Founded in 1544 by Dewan Ugra Sen, a Khichi Rajput. A Fort is also in the khilchipur which is situated near the gad ganga river.  A grant of land was made to him by the Mughal Emperor, which included the adjoining Zirapur and Machalpur parganas, later a part of [[Indore State|Indore state]], and Shujalpur, later in [[Gwalior State|Gwalior state]]. Khilchipur is also known as prem nagari, 11 miles and many different aspects – [http://www.foodfriendly.ml its food], [https://rajgarh.nic.in/en/tourist-place/shani-temple-khilchipur/ culture, its natural landscapes], its languages, classical dances, Brahmakumari spirituality and many more.


==Geography==
==Geography==
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==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]] Khilchipur had a population of 18,928. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Khilchipur has an average literacy rate of 61%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72%, and female literacy is 51%. In Khilchipur, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]] Khilchipur had a population of 18,928. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Khilchipur has an average literacy rate of 61%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72%, and female literacy is 51%. In Khilchipur, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.
== Transport ==
The nearest airport is Bhopal.


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 22:30, 15 March 2022

Khilchipur
city
Khilchipur is located in Madhya Pradesh
Khilchipur
Khilchipur
Location in Madhya Pradesh, India
Khilchipur is located in India
Khilchipur
Khilchipur
Khilchipur (India)
Coordinates: 24°02′N 76°34′E / 24.03°N 76.57°E / 24.03; 76.57Coordinates: 24°02′N 76°34′E / 24.03°N 76.57°E / 24.03; 76.57
Country India
StateMadhya Pradesh
DistrictRajgarh
Elevation
394 m (1,293 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total18,928
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
ISO 3166 codeIN-MP
Vehicle registrationMP

Khilchipur کھلچی پور is a town and a nagar panchayat in Rajgarh district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.

History

Founded in 1544 by Dewan Ugra Sen, a Khichi Rajput. A Fort is also in the khilchipur which is situated near the gad ganga river. A grant of land was made to him by the Mughal Emperor, which included the adjoining Zirapur and Machalpur parganas, later a part of Indore state, and Shujalpur, later in Gwalior state. Khilchipur is also known as prem nagari, 11 miles and many different aspects – its food, culture, its natural landscapes, its languages, classical dances, Brahmakumari spirituality and many more.

Geography

Khilchipur is located at 24°02′N 76°34′E / 24.03°N 76.57°E / 24.03; 76.57.[1] It has an average elevation of 394 metres (1,292 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census Khilchipur had a population of 18,928. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Khilchipur has an average literacy rate of 61%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72%, and female literacy is 51%. In Khilchipur, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.

References

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