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{{About|the municipality in Madhya Pradesh, India|its namesake district|Khargone | {{About|the municipality in Madhya Pradesh, India|its namesake district|Khargone village}} | ||
{{More citations needed|date=July 2010}} | |||
{{Use Indian English|date=April 2015}} | {{Use Indian English|date=April 2015}} | ||
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2015}} | {{Use dmy dates|date=April 2015}} | ||
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{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
| name | | name = Khargone | ||
| native_name | | native_name = <!-- Please do not add any Indic script in this infobox, per WP:INDICSCRIPT policy. --> | ||
| native_name_lang | | native_name_lang = | ||
| other_name | | other_name = | ||
| nickname | | nickname = Village of Cotton and Chilli{{force singular}} | ||
| settlement_type | | settlement_type = [[City]] | ||
| image_skyline = | | image_skyline = {{multiple image | ||
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| pushpin_map_alt | |image5 = VideoCapture 20240129-133022.jpg | ||
| pushpin_map_caption | |caption5 = Navgraha Mela Khargone | ||
| coordinates | |image2 =Jnv khargone photo 2018.jpg | ||
| subdivision_type | |caption2 = JNV Khargone | ||
| subdivision_name | |image3 = Shree Navagraha mandir.JPG | ||
| subdivision_type1 | |caption3 = Navagaraha Temple Khargone | ||
| subdivision_name1 | |image4 = Town hall kgn.JPG | ||
| subdivision_type2 | |caption4 = Town Hall Khargone | ||
| subdivision_name2 | |image1 = Kila.JPG | ||
| subdivision_type3 | |caption1 = Khargone Fort }} | ||
| subdivision_name3 | | pushpin_map = India Madhya Pradesh | ||
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| founder | | pushpin_map_caption = Location in Madhya Pradesh, India | ||
| named_for | | coordinates = {{coord|21.82|N|75.6187|E|display=inline,title}} | ||
| government_type | | subdivision_type = Country | ||
| governing_body | | subdivision_name = {{flag|India}} | ||
| unit_pref | | subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] | ||
| area_footnotes | | subdivision_name1 = [[Madhya Pradesh]] | ||
| area_rank | | subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | ||
| area_total_km2 | | subdivision_name2 = [[Khargone district|Khargone]] | ||
| elevation_footnotes | | subdivision_type3 = [[List of regions of India|Region]] | ||
| elevation_m | | subdivision_name3 = [[Nimar]] | ||
| population_total | | established_title = <!-- Established --> | ||
| population_as_of | | established_date = | ||
| population_rank | | founder = | ||
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| unit_pref = Metric | |||
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| elevation_footnotes = | |||
| elevation_m = 258 | |||
| population_total = 106,454 | |||
| population_as_of = 2011 | |||
| population_rank = [[List of towns in India by population|243rd]] | |||
[[List of cities in Madhya Pradesh by population|23rd (in Madhya Pradesh state)]] | [[List of cities in Madhya Pradesh by population|23rd (in Madhya Pradesh state)]] | ||
| population_density_km2 | | population_density_km2 = auto | ||
| population_metro | | population_metro = 133368 | ||
| population_metro_footnotes = <ref name="extended UA 2011">{{cite web|title=INDIA STATS : Million plus cities in India as per Census 2011|url=https://www.census2011.co.in/census/metropolitan/265-khargone.html}}</ref> | | population_metro_footnotes = <ref name="extended UA 2011">{{cite web|title=INDIA STATS : Million plus cities in India as per Census 2011|url=https://www.census2011.co.in/census/metropolitan/265-khargone.html}}</ref> | ||
| population_urban | | population_urban = 215000 | ||
| population_urban_footnotes = <ref name=UA>{{cite web| url=http://www.indiaonlinepages.com/population/madhya-pradesh-population.html| title=Population of Madhya Pradesh (2020)}}</ref> | | population_urban_footnotes = <ref name=UA>{{cite web| url=http://www.indiaonlinepages.com/population/madhya-pradesh-population.html| title=Population of Madhya Pradesh (2020)}}</ref> | ||
| population_demonym | | population_demonym = | ||
| population_footnotes | | population_footnotes = | ||
| demographics_type1 | | demographics_type1 = Languages | ||
| demographics1_title1 | | demographics1_title1 = Official | ||
| demographics1_info1 | | demographics1_info1 = [[Hindi]] and [[English language|English]] | ||
| demographics1_title2 | | demographics1_title2 = Regional | ||
| demographics1_info2 | | demographics1_info2 = [[Hindi]] and [[Nimadi language|Nimadi]] | ||
| timezone1 | | timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | ||
| utc_offset1 | | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | ||
| postal_code_type | | postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] | ||
| postal_code | | postal_code = 451001 | ||
| area_code_type | | area_code_type = Telephone code | ||
| area_code | | area_code = 07282 | ||
| registration_plate | | registration_plate = MP-10 | ||
| blank1_name_sec1 | | blank1_name_sec1 = [[Human sex ratio|Sex ratio]] | ||
| blank1_info_sec1 | | blank1_info_sec1 = 1000/945 [[male|♂]]/[[female|♀]] | ||
| footnotes | | footnotes = | ||
| blank2_name_sec1 | | blank2_name_sec1 = Literacy Rate | ||
| blank2_info_sec1 | | blank2_info_sec1 = 80.63%<ref>{{cite web|title=literacy rate|url=https://www.census2011.co.in/census/city/300-khargone.html}}</ref> | ||
| blank_name_sec2 | | blank_name_sec2 = [[Human Development Index|HDI]] | ||
| blank_info_sec2 | | blank_info_sec2 = High<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dif.mp.gov.in/mphdr%5CHDITable_E_1995.pdf |title=Archived copy |website=www.dif.mp.gov.in |access-date=1 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160320140548/http://www.dif.mp.gov.in/mphdr%5CHDITable_E_1995.pdf |archive-date=20 March 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
| blank1_name_sec2 | | blank1_name_sec2 = [[Climate of India|Climate]] | ||
| blank1_info_sec2 | | blank1_info_sec2 = [[Climatic regions of India|Cwa / Aw]] <small>([[Köppen climate classification|Köppen]])</small> | ||
| website | | website = {{URL|https://khargone.nic.in}} | ||
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| blank5_name_sec2 | | blank5_name_sec2 = Avg. winter temperature | ||
| blank5_info_sec2 | | blank5_info_sec2 = {{cvt|21|°C|°F}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Khargone''' is a [[city]] and administrative headquarters of | '''Khargone''' is a [[city]] and administrative headquarters of the [[Khargone district]] in the [[India]]n state of [[Madhya Pradesh]]. The city is located on the bank of the Kunda river and is known for its cotton and chili pepper production. It is also known for Navgraha Mandir, a temple devoted to the [[Navagraha|''nav grahas'']] (nine planets). Khargone topped the nation in municipality and received a national award for 'India's Fastest Moving City' under a population of two lakh. Khargone was ranked 10th cleanest city in India in Swachh Survekshan 2020,<ref>{{cite web|title=Swach Sarvekshan movement|url=http://www.swachhsurvekshan2020.org/Rankings/MoreThan1LakhTop25Cities}}</ref> the 15th cleanest city in India in Swachh Survekshan 2018,<ref>{{cite web|title=Swach Sarvekshan movement|url=https://www.swachhsurvekshan2018.org/Rankings/Morethan1Lakh}}</ref> and the 17th cleanest city in India in [[Swachh Survekshan 2017]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/swachh-bharat-rankings-2017-here-are-the-top-100-cities-ranked-on-cleanliness-4640216/|title=Swachh Bharat rankings 2017: Here are the top 100 cities ranked on cleanliness|work=The Indian Express|date=4 May 2017}}</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
According to mythology, the name "Nimar" was derived from the word "Nimarya" (निमार्य), which signifies that the land had belonged to both the Aryas and the non-Arya. However, according to another myth, the word "Nimar" has been associated with the place due to the presence of many Neem trees.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://khargone.nic.in/About%20Khargone.htm |title=परिचय: जिला खरगौन (म.प्र.) भारत 451001 }}</ref> | According to mythology, the name "Nimar" was derived from the word "Nimarya" (निमार्य), which signifies that the land had belonged to both the Aryas and the non-Arya. However, according to another myth, the word "Nimar" has been associated with the place due to the presence of many Neem trees.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://khargone.nic.in/About%20Khargone.htm |title=परिचय: जिला खरगौन (म.प्र.) भारत 451001 }}</ref> | ||
At different times in history, the area was ruled by the Kingdoms of Haihayas (हैहय) of [[Maheshwar]], [[Parmar]] of [[Malwa]], [[Ahir]]s of [[Asirgarh]],<ref name="bhm">{{cite book|last1=Mehta|first1=BH|title=Gonds of the Central Indian Highlands Vol II|date=1984|publisher=Concept Publishing Company|page=569|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=gu_cN0MhteMC&q=ahir+nimar&pg=PA569|access-date=24 April 2016|language=en}}</ref> Muslims of [[Mandav]], [[Mughals]] and [[Marathas]]. After the formation of the state of [[Madhya Pradesh]] on 1 November 1956, the district came into existence as West Nimar (पश्चिम निमाड़). Later (on 25 May 1998) due to certain administrative needs, the [[district]] was divided between Khargone and [[Barwani]]. | At different times in history, the area was ruled by the Kingdoms of Haihayas (हैहय) of [[Maheshwar]], [[Parmar (Rajput clan)|Parmar]] of [[Malwa]], [[Ahir]]s of [[Asirgarh]],<ref name="bhm">{{cite book|last1=Mehta|first1=BH|title=Gonds of the Central Indian Highlands Vol II|date=1984|publisher=Concept Publishing Company|page=569|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=gu_cN0MhteMC&q=ahir+nimar&pg=PA569|access-date=24 April 2016|language=en}}</ref> Muslims of [[Mandav]], [[Mughals]] and [[Marathas]]. After the formation of the state of [[Madhya Pradesh]] on 1 November 1956, the district came into existence as West Nimar (पश्चिम निमाड़). Later (on 25 May 1998) due to certain administrative needs, the [[district]] was divided between Khargone and [[Barwani]]. | ||
The population of the district was estimated to be about 1,872,413, according to the census of India 2011. | The population of the district was estimated to be about 1,872,413, according to the census of India 2011. | ||
[[File: | [[File:Rani Ahilyabai Fort Khargone - panoramio - Camaal.jpg|thumb|The old fort entrance.]] | ||
== Tourism == | == Tourism == | ||
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=== Jain temples === | === Jain temples === | ||
{{Main|Gvaleshwar temple}} | {{Main|Gvaleshwar temple}} | ||
'''Chaubara Dera 2''' and '''Gwaleshwar temple''' are two 12th century Jain temples built in [[Western Chalukya architecture]]. | '''Chaubara Dera 2''' and '''Gwaleshwar temple''' are two 12th century Jain temples built in [[Western Chalukya architecture]]. | ||
Chaubara Dera 2 houses three inscriptions dated 1170 CE, 1185 CE and 1165 CE. Gwaleshwar temple or popularly known as Pavagiri is an ancient Jain temple. The name, Gwaleshwar temple, is derived from the fact the Jain monks used to take shelter in the temple during storms. This temple is a siddh kshetra, believed to be place of nirvana for many Jain monks. The mulnayak of the temple is seated on ''triratha'' pedestal bearing a 13th century inscription.<ref>{{cite web | author=District Administration | url=https://khargone.nic.in/en/tourist-place/shri-mahalaxmi-temple-oon/ | title=Shri Mahalaxmi and Other Temples of Oon | publisher=Government Of Madhya Pradesh | access-date=22 Mar 2022 }}</ref>{{sfn|Akhikari|2004|p=1201}} | Chaubara Dera 2 houses three inscriptions dated 1170 CE, 1185 CE and 1165 CE. Gwaleshwar temple or popularly known as Pavagiri is an ancient Jain temple. The name, Gwaleshwar temple, is derived from the fact the Jain monks used to take shelter in the temple during storms. This temple is a siddh kshetra, believed to be place of nirvana for many Jain monks. The mulnayak of the temple is seated on ''triratha'' pedestal bearing a 13th-century inscription.<ref>{{cite web | author=District Administration | url=https://khargone.nic.in/en/tourist-place/shri-mahalaxmi-temple-oon/ | title=Shri Mahalaxmi and Other Temples of Oon | publisher=Government Of Madhya Pradesh | access-date=22 Mar 2022 }}</ref>{{sfn|Akhikari|2004|p=1201}} | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
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==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
Khargone is growing fast as a city, and it now includes many flourishing villages. {{As of|2011}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Khargone Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data|url=https://www.censusindia.co.in/towns/khargone-population-khargone-madhya-pradesh-802284 |access-date=2008-11-01|website= | Khargone is growing fast as a city, and it now includes many flourishing villages. {{As of|2011}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Khargone Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data|url=https://www.censusindia.co.in/towns/khargone-population-khargone-madhya-pradesh-802284 |access-date=2008-11-01|website=censusindia.co.in}}</ref>{{unreliable source?|date=April 2022}} Khargone had a population of 1,16,150. While males constitute 51.44% of the population, females average 49.46%. Khargone has an average literacy rate of 80.9%. This is higher than the national average of 74.04%: male literacy is 87.84%, and female literacy is 75.73%. About 13% of the population is under 6 years of age. | ||
{{see also|List of cities in Madhya Pradesh}} | {{see also|List of cities in Madhya Pradesh}} | ||
{{bar box | {{bar box | ||
|title=Religion in Khargone | |title=Religion in Khargone City (2011) | ||
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|left1=Religion | |left1=Religion | ||
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{{bar percent|[[Hindus]]| | {{bar percent|[[Hindus]]|darkorange|60.50}} | ||
{{bar percent|[[Muslims]]|green| | {{bar percent|[[Muslims]]|green|38.23}} | ||
{{bar percent|[[Jainism|Jains]]|pink|0.56}} | {{bar percent|[[Jainism|Jains]]|pink|0.56}} | ||
{{bar percent|Others†|black|0.8}} | {{bar percent|Others†|black|0.8}} | ||
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The [[monsoon]] arrives in late June, with temperatures around {{convert|29|°C|F|0}} and about {{convert|36|in|mm|0}} rainfall. The rainy season is humid and has substantial rainfall. Local people are commonly affected by the flooding of river Kunda, which flows from the outskirts of the city. | The [[monsoon]] arrives in late June, with temperatures around {{convert|29|°C|F|0}} and about {{convert|36|in|mm|0}} rainfall. The rainy season is humid and has substantial rainfall. Local people are commonly affected by the flooding of river Kunda, which flows from the outskirts of the city. | ||
Winters start in mid-November and are dry, mild and sunny. Temperatures average about 4–15 °C {{nowrap|(39–59 °F)}}, but can fall close to freezing on some nights. | Winters start in mid-November and are dry, mild and sunny. Temperatures average about 4–15 °C {{nowrap|(39–59 °F)}}, but can fall close to freezing on some nights. | ||
This is due to the Weather Entity casting its wrath upon the citizens and forcing them intense heat even in August. | |||
{{Weather box | {{Weather box | ||
| location = Khargone ( | | location = Khargone (1991–2020, extremes 1969–2020) | ||
| metric first = yes | | metric first = yes | ||
| single line = yes | | single line = yes | ||
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| Dec record high C = 38.4 | | Dec record high C = 38.4 | ||
| year record high C = 47.9 | | year record high C = 47.9 | ||
| Jan high C = | | Jan high C = 27.9 | ||
| Feb high C = | | Feb high C = 31.5 | ||
| Mar high C = 36. | | Mar high C = 36.6 | ||
| Apr high C = | | Apr high C = 41.3 | ||
| May high C = 42. | | May high C = 42.7 | ||
| Jun high C = 38. | | Jun high C = 38.6 | ||
| Jul high C = 33. | | Jul high C = 33.5 | ||
| Aug high C = 31. | | Aug high C = 31.2 | ||
| Sep high C = 33. | | Sep high C = 33.2 | ||
| Oct high C = 34. | | Oct high C = 34.9 | ||
| Nov high C = | | Nov high C = 31.6 | ||
| Dec high C = 30. | | Dec high C = 30.4 | ||
| year high C = 34.6 | | year high C = 34.6 | ||
| Jan low C = 9 | | Jan low C = 8.9 | ||
| Feb low C = 12. | | Feb low C = 12.1 | ||
| Mar low C = | | Mar low C = 18.0 | ||
| Apr low C = | | Apr low C = 24.4 | ||
| May low C = 26. | | May low C = 26.7 | ||
| Jun low C = | | Jun low C = 25.0 | ||
| Jul low C = | | Jul low C = 22.8 | ||
| Aug low C = 22. | | Aug low C = 22.4 | ||
| Sep low C = 22.6 | | Sep low C = 22.6 | ||
| Oct low C = 20. | | Oct low C = 20.5 | ||
| Nov low C = | | Nov low C = 16.3 | ||
| Dec low C = 8 | | Dec low C = 10.8 | ||
| year low C = 19. | | year low C = 19.7 | ||
| Jan record low C = 4.0 | | Jan record low C = 4.0 | ||
| Feb record low C = 3.5 | | Feb record low C = 3.5 | ||
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| Nov record low C = 6.5 | | Nov record low C = 6.5 | ||
| Dec record low C = 0.2 | | Dec record low C = 0.2 | ||
| year record low C = | | year record low C = 0.2 | ||
| rain colour = green | | rain colour = green | ||
| Jan rain mm = 3. | | Jan rain mm = 3.1 | ||
| Feb rain mm = 1 | | Feb rain mm = 0.1 | ||
| Mar rain mm = | | Mar rain mm = 2.5 | ||
| Apr rain mm = 1. | | Apr rain mm = 1.8 | ||
| May rain mm = | | May rain mm = 4.3 | ||
| Jun rain mm = | | Jun rain mm = 56.8 | ||
| Jul rain mm = | | Jul rain mm = 132.4 | ||
| Aug rain mm = | | Aug rain mm = 115.4 | ||
| Sep rain mm = | | Sep rain mm = 46.1 | ||
| Oct rain mm = | | Oct rain mm = 26.0 | ||
| Nov rain mm = | | Nov rain mm = 1.8 | ||
| Dec rain mm = | | Dec rain mm = 1.4 | ||
| year rain mm = | | year rain mm = 391.5 | ||
| Jan rain days = 0. | | Jan rain days = 0.2 | ||
| Feb rain days = 0. | | Feb rain days = 0.0 | ||
| Mar rain days = 0. | | Mar rain days = 0.2 | ||
| Apr rain days = 0. | | Apr rain days = 0.0 | ||
| May rain days = 0. | | May rain days = 0.3 | ||
| Jun rain days = | | Jun rain days = 3.9 | ||
| Jul rain days = | | Jul rain days = 7.0 | ||
| Aug rain days = | | Aug rain days = 4.9 | ||
| Sep rain days = | | Sep rain days = 2.9 | ||
| Oct rain days = 1. | | Oct rain days = 1.1 | ||
| Nov rain days = 0.2 | | Nov rain days = 0.2 | ||
| Dec rain days = 0. | | Dec rain days = 0.1 | ||
| year rain days = | | year rain days = 20.8 | ||
| Jan humidity = 74 | |||
| Jan humidity = | | Feb humidity = 66 | ||
| Feb humidity = | | Mar humidity = 53 | ||
| Mar humidity = | | Apr humidity = 51 | ||
| Apr humidity = | | May humidity = 57 | ||
| May humidity = | | Jun humidity = 69 | ||
| Jun humidity = | | Jul humidity = 80 | ||
| Jul humidity = | | Aug humidity = 86 | ||
| Aug humidity = | | Sep humidity = 82 | ||
| Sep humidity = | | Oct humidity = 71 | ||
| Oct humidity = | | Nov humidity = 72 | ||
| Nov humidity = | | Dec humidity = 75 | ||
| Dec humidity = | | year humidity = 69 | ||
| year humidity = | |source 1 = [[India Meteorological Department]]<ref>{{cite web | ||
|source 1 = [[India Meteorological Department]]<ref name=IMDnormals> | | url = https://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/Climatological%20Tables%201991-2020.pdf | ||
| title = Climatological Tables of Observatories in India 1991-2020 | |||
| publisher = [[India Meteorological Department]] | |||
| access-date = April 8, 2024 | |||
}}</ref><ref name=IMDnormals> | |||
{{cite web | {{cite web | ||
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200205040301/http://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/1981-2010%20CLIM%20NORMALS%20%28STATWISE%29.pdf | | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200205040301/http://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/1981-2010%20CLIM%20NORMALS%20%28STATWISE%29.pdf | ||
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===Colleges=== | ===Colleges=== | ||
There are various colleges<ref>{{cite web|url=http://khargone.nic.in/Education.htm |title=शिक्षा: जिला खरगौन (म.प्र.) भारत 451001 |publisher=Khargone.nic.in |access-date=2018-11-25}}</ref> in the district. These are affiliated with [[Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya|Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalay]], Indore (University of Indore) and offer several graduate and postgraduate-level courses. The list includes: | There are various colleges<ref>{{cite web|url=http://khargone.nic.in/Education.htm |title=शिक्षा: जिला खरगौन (म.प्र.) भारत 451001 |publisher=Khargone.nic.in |access-date=2018-11-25}}</ref> in the district. These are affiliated with [[Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya|Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalay]], Indore (University of Indore) and offer several graduate and postgraduate-level courses. The list includes: | ||
* [[Jawaharlal Institute of Technology, Borawan]] | * [[Jawaharlal Institute of Technology, Borawan]] | ||
* Government | {{Cleanup list|section|date=October 2024}} | ||
* Government | * [[Alma Computer Khargone]] | ||
* | * [[Devi Rukmini college of Education]] | ||
* [[Government Girls Degree College]] | |||
* Saikripa Academy Khargone | * [[Government Post Graduate Degree College]] | ||
* | * [[Jawaharlal Nehru Mahavidyalaya]] | ||
* | * [[Modak Institute of technology]] | ||
* Vikalp Krishi Shikshan Sansthan ( | * [[Nimar Institute of Information Technology and Science]] (NIITS), Khargone | ||
* [[Saikripa Academy Khargone]] | |||
* [[Shree Narayan Institute of Technology]] (SNIT) | |||
* [[Shreeji Institute Of Technology and Management College ]] | |||
* [[Vikalp Krishi Shikshan Sansthan]] (College of Agriculture), Khargone. | |||
===Schools=== | ===Schools=== | ||
There are various schools.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.educationportal.mp.gov.in/RTESR/Public/OnlineAdmission/SchoolsWise.aspx?BlockID=MTgx | title=Education Portal }}</ref><ref>[https://khargone.kvs.ac.in/ Kendriya Vidyalaya Khargone, Bhopal]. ''khargone.kvs.ac.in''.</ref> These are affiliated with [[Central Board of Secondary Education|CBSE]] | There are various schools.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.educationportal.mp.gov.in/RTESR/Public/OnlineAdmission/SchoolsWise.aspx?BlockID=MTgx | title=Education Portal }}{{Dead link|date=June 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>[https://khargone.kvs.ac.in/ Kendriya Vidyalaya Khargone, Bhopal]. ''khargone.kvs.ac.in''.</ref> | ||
* | {{Cleanup list|section|date=October 2024}} | ||
These are affiliated with [[Central Board of Secondary Education|CBSE]]: | |||
*Devi Rukmani Higher Secondary School, Khargone | * [[Aaditya vidya vihar higher secondary school]], khargone | ||
*Gokuldas Public School | * [[Creative Public School]] | ||
*Kendriya Vidyalaya Khargone | * [[Devi Rukmani Higher Secondary School]], Khargone | ||
*Maharishi Vidya Mandir | * [[Gokuldas Public School]] | ||
* | * [[Kendriya Vidyalaya Khargone]] | ||
* [[Maharishi Vidya Mandir, Khargone]] | |||
* [[St. Jude's higher secondary school, Khargone]] | |||
There are also [[Board of Secondary Education, Madhya Pradesh]] affiliated schools in Khargone as: | There are also [[Board of Secondary Education, Madhya Pradesh]] affiliated schools in Khargone as: | ||
* | * [[Bal Shiksha Niketan]] | ||
* [[D.A.G.H.S.S. No.1]] (utkrisht school) | |||
* | * [[D.A.G.H.S.S. No.2]] (school of excellence) | ||
* [[Gayatri Shiksha Niketan]] | |||
* [[Govt. higher secondary school no.7]] (Motipura) | |||
* D.A.G.H.S.S. No.2 (school of excellence) | * [[Priyadarshini higher secondary school]] | ||
* Govt. higher secondary school no.7 (Motipura) | * [[Saraswati Shishu]] | ||
* Vikalp Group of Education (School) | * [[Vikalp Group of Education]] (School) | ||
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* {{cite journal |last=Akhikari |first=Swati Mandal |title=Professor Sudhir Ranjan Das Memorial Prize Essay: CHRONOLOGY OF TEMPLES AT UN. |journal=[[Indian History Congress]] |date=2004 |volume=65 |pages=1197–1202 |url=http://www.jstor.org/stable/44144828}} | * {{cite journal |last=Akhikari |first=Swati Mandal |title=Professor Sudhir Ranjan Das Memorial Prize Essay: CHRONOLOGY OF TEMPLES AT UN. |journal=[[Indian History Congress]] |date=2004 |volume=65 |pages=1197–1202 |jstor=44144828 |url=http://www.jstor.org/stable/44144828}} | ||
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Khargone | |
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Khargone Fort JNV Khargone Navagaraha Temple Khargone Town Hall Khargone Navgraha Mela Khargone | |
| Nickname(s): Village of Cotton and ChilliTemplate:Force singular | |
  Khargone Location in Madhya Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 21°49′12″N 75°37′07″E / 21.82°N 75.6187°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| District | Khargone |
| Region | Nimar |
| Elevation | 258 m (846 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • City | 106,454 |
| • Rank | 243rd 23rd (in Madhya Pradesh state) |
| • Urban | 215,000 |
| • Metro | 133,368 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi and English |
| • Regional | Hindi and Nimadi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 451001 |
| Telephone code | 07282 |
| Vehicle registration | MP-10 |
| Sex ratio | 1000/945 ♂/♀ |
| Literacy Rate | 80.63%[3] |
| HDI | High[4] |
| Climate | Cwa / Aw (Köppen) |
| Precipitation | 914 mm (36.0 in) |
| Avg. annual temperature | 26.0 °C (78.8 °F) |
| Avg. summer temperature | 45 °C (113 °F) |
| Avg. winter temperature | 21 °C (70 °F) |
| Website | khargone |
Khargone is a city and administrative headquarters of the Khargone district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. The city is located on the bank of the Kunda river and is known for its cotton and chili pepper production. It is also known for Navgraha Mandir, a temple devoted to the nav grahas (nine planets). Khargone topped the nation in municipality and received a national award for 'India's Fastest Moving City' under a population of two lakh. Khargone was ranked 10th cleanest city in India in Swachh Survekshan 2020,[5] the 15th cleanest city in India in Swachh Survekshan 2018,[6] and the 17th cleanest city in India in Swachh Survekshan 2017.[7]
History[edit | edit source]
According to mythology, the name "Nimar" was derived from the word "Nimarya" (निमार्य), which signifies that the land had belonged to both the Aryas and the non-Arya. However, according to another myth, the word "Nimar" has been associated with the place due to the presence of many Neem trees.[8]
At different times in history, the area was ruled by the Kingdoms of Haihayas (हैहय) of Maheshwar, Parmar of Malwa, Ahirs of Asirgarh,[9] Muslims of Mandav, Mughals and Marathas. After the formation of the state of Madhya Pradesh on 1 November 1956, the district came into existence as West Nimar (पश्चिम निमाड़). Later (on 25 May 1998) due to certain administrative needs, the district was divided between Khargone and Barwani. The population of the district was estimated to be about 1,872,413, according to the census of India 2011.
Tourism[edit | edit source]
Here the very ancient Shri Navagraha Temple is situated on the banks of the Kunda river, due to which the city is known as Navgrah ki Nagri (City of Navagraha),
Near 17 Kilometer, Oon is a very old village in which are 99 Bhumija-style temples built by emperor Ballaleshwar. Oon has a MahaLakshmi and Jain temple.
Jain temples[edit | edit source]
Chaubara Dera 2 and Gwaleshwar temple are two 12th century Jain temples built in Western Chalukya architecture. Chaubara Dera 2 houses three inscriptions dated 1170 CE, 1185 CE and 1165 CE. Gwaleshwar temple or popularly known as Pavagiri is an ancient Jain temple. The name, Gwaleshwar temple, is derived from the fact the Jain monks used to take shelter in the temple during storms. This temple is a siddh kshetra, believed to be place of nirvana for many Jain monks. The mulnayak of the temple is seated on triratha pedestal bearing a 13th-century inscription.[10][11]
Geography[edit | edit source]
Khargone is located in the south-west border of Madhya Pradesh, 258 metres (846 ft) above sea level. It is spread over an area of 8,030 square kilometres (3,100 sq mi). Towards the north it borders Dhar, Indore and Dewas districts. Towards the south, it borders Maharashtra, in the east, Khandwa and Burhanpur, Barwani in the west. Khargone is in the middle of the Narmada River valley with the Vindhyachal mountain range situated in the north and Satpura in the south. The River Narmada flows along a path of 50 kilometres (31 mi) inside the district. Veda and Kunda are the other two main rivers in the district.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
Khargone is growing fast as a city, and it now includes many flourishing villages. As of 2011[update] India census,[12][unreliable source?] Khargone had a population of 1,16,150. While males constitute 51.44% of the population, females average 49.46%. Khargone has an average literacy rate of 80.9%. This is higher than the national average of 74.04%: male literacy is 87.84%, and female literacy is 75.73%. About 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Climate[edit | edit source]
Khargone has a transitional climate between a tropical wet and dry climate and a humid subtropical climate. Three distinct seasons are observed: summer, monsoon and winter. Summers are extremely hot and dry in this region, lasting from mid-march to mid-June followed by the monsoon season. The temperatures in summer are usually above 40 °C (104 °F) during April–May. During these months when temperatures become very high, the dry and hot wind (locally known as "loo") blows in this area, widely affecting the local ecology. The temperature also remains quite high during the night.
The monsoon arrives in late June, with temperatures around 29 °C (84 °F) and about 36 inches (914 mm) rainfall. The rainy season is humid and has substantial rainfall. Local people are commonly affected by the flooding of river Kunda, which flows from the outskirts of the city. Winters start in mid-November and are dry, mild and sunny. Temperatures average about 4–15 °C (39–59 °F), but can fall close to freezing on some nights.
This is due to the Weather Entity casting its wrath upon the citizens and forcing them intense heat even in August.
| Climate data for Khargone (1991–2020, extremes 1969–2020) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 36.2 (97.2) |
39.6 (103.3) |
43.6 (110.5) |
46.2 (115.2) |
47.9 (118.2) |
47.6 (117.7) |
43.0 (109.4) |
38.6 (101.5) |
41.8 (107.2) |
42.4 (108.3) |
38.7 (101.7) |
38.4 (101.1) |
47.9 (118.2) |
| Average high °C (°F) | 27.9 (82.2) |
31.5 (88.7) |
36.6 (97.9) |
41.3 (106.3) |
42.7 (108.9) |
38.6 (101.5) |
33.5 (92.3) |
31.2 (88.2) |
33.2 (91.8) |
34.9 (94.8) |
31.6 (88.9) |
30.4 (86.7) |
34.6 (94.3) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 8.9 (48.0) |
12.1 (53.8) |
18.0 (64.4) |
24.4 (75.9) |
26.7 (80.1) |
25.0 (77.0) |
22.8 (73.0) |
22.4 (72.3) |
22.6 (72.7) |
20.5 (68.9) |
16.3 (61.3) |
10.8 (51.4) |
19.7 (67.5) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 4.0 (39.2) |
3.5 (38.3) |
7.6 (45.7) |
12.0 (53.6) |
20.5 (68.9) |
15.1 (59.2) |
18.2 (64.8) |
18.1 (64.6) |
12.7 (54.9) |
10.7 (51.3) |
6.5 (43.7) |
0.2 (32.4) |
0.2 (32.4) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 3.1 (0.12) |
0.1 (0.00) |
2.5 (0.10) |
1.8 (0.07) |
4.3 (0.17) |
56.8 (2.24) |
132.4 (5.21) |
115.4 (4.54) |
46.1 (1.81) |
26.0 (1.02) |
1.8 (0.07) |
1.4 (0.06) |
391.5 (15.41) |
| Average rainy days | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 3.9 | 7.0 | 4.9 | 2.9 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 20.8 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 74 | 66 | 53 | 51 | 57 | 69 | 80 | 86 | 82 | 71 | 72 | 75 | 69 |
| Source: India Meteorological Department[13][14][15] | |||||||||||||
Education[edit | edit source]
Colleges[edit | edit source]
There are various colleges[16] in the district. These are affiliated with Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalay, Indore (University of Indore) and offer several graduate and postgraduate-level courses. The list includes:
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- Alma Computer Khargone
- Devi Rukmini college of Education
- Government Girls Degree College
- Government Post Graduate Degree College
- Jawaharlal Nehru Mahavidyalaya
- Modak Institute of technology
- Nimar Institute of Information Technology and Science (NIITS), Khargone
- Saikripa Academy Khargone
- Shree Narayan Institute of Technology (SNIT)
- Shreeji Institute Of Technology and Management College
- Vikalp Krishi Shikshan Sansthan (College of Agriculture), Khargone.
Schools[edit | edit source]
There are various schools.[17][18]
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These are affiliated with CBSE:
- Aaditya vidya vihar higher secondary school, khargone
- Creative Public School
- Devi Rukmani Higher Secondary School, Khargone
- Gokuldas Public School
- Kendriya Vidyalaya Khargone
- Maharishi Vidya Mandir, Khargone
- St. Jude's higher secondary school, Khargone
There are also Board of Secondary Education, Madhya Pradesh affiliated schools in Khargone as:
- Bal Shiksha Niketan
- D.A.G.H.S.S. No.1 (utkrisht school)
- D.A.G.H.S.S. No.2 (school of excellence)
- Gayatri Shiksha Niketan
- Govt. higher secondary school no.7 (Motipura)
- Priyadarshini higher secondary school
- Saraswati Shishu
- Vikalp Group of Education (School)
References[edit | edit source]
Citation[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Population of Madhya Pradesh (2020)".
- ↑ "INDIA STATS : Million plus cities in India as per Census 2011".
- ↑ "literacy rate".
- ↑ "Archived copy" (PDF). www.dif.mp.gov.in. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 March 2016. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ "Swach Sarvekshan movement".
- ↑ "Swach Sarvekshan movement".
- ↑ "Swachh Bharat rankings 2017: Here are the top 100 cities ranked on cleanliness". The Indian Express. 4 May 2017.
- ↑ "परिचय: जिला खरगौन (म.प्र.) भारत 451001".
- ↑ Mehta, BH (1984). Gonds of the Central Indian Highlands Vol II. Concept Publishing Company. p. 569. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
- ↑ District Administration. "Shri Mahalaxmi and Other Temples of Oon". Government Of Madhya Pradesh. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
- ↑ Akhikari 2004, p. 1201.
- ↑ "Khargone Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data". censusindia.co.in. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
- ↑ "Climatological Tables of Observatories in India 1991-2020" (PDF). India Meteorological Department. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
- ↑ "Station: Khargone Climatological Table 1981–2010" (PDF). Climatological Normals 1981–2010. India Meteorological Department. January 2015. pp. 415–416. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
- ↑ "Extremes of Temperature & Rainfall for Indian Stations (Up to 2012)" (PDF). India Meteorological Department. December 2016. p. M122. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
- ↑ "शिक्षा: जिला खरगौन (म.प्र.) भारत 451001". Khargone.nic.in. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
- ↑ "Education Portal".[permanent dead link]
- ↑ Kendriya Vidyalaya Khargone, Bhopal. khargone.kvs.ac.in.
Sources[edit | edit source]
- Akhikari, Swati Mandal (2004). "Professor Sudhir Ranjan Das Memorial Prize Essay: CHRONOLOGY OF TEMPLES AT UN". Indian History Congress. 65: 1197–1202. JSTOR 44144828.