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'''Parikshit Garh''' is a town and a [[ | '''Parikshit Garh''' is a town and a [[Nagar Panchayat]] in [[Meerut district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|State]] "[[Uttar Pradesh]]". | ||
==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns | {{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Parikshit Garh had a population of 17,399. Males constitute 62% of the population and females 38%. Parikshitgarh has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 74%: male literacy is 60%, and female literacy is 50%. In Parikshitgarh, 17% of the population is under 6 years of age. | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
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Parikshitgarh (literally, "Parikshit's fort") is said to have been built by the legendary king [[Dushyant]]. Excavations have yielded pots of coins and pottery pieces, validating the antiquity of the place.{{cn|date=April 2018}} The ashram of Rishi Shringi, that great medicine-man and facilitator to the birth of the sons of the infertile King Dashrath, also lies nearby, re-affirming the mythological origins of the town of Parikshitgarh.{{cn|date=April 2018}} | Parikshitgarh (literally, "Parikshit's fort") is said to have been built by the legendary king [[Dushyant]]. Excavations have yielded pots of coins and pottery pieces, validating the antiquity of the place.{{cn|date=April 2018}} The ashram of Rishi Shringi, that great medicine-man and facilitator to the birth of the sons of the infertile King Dashrath, also lies nearby, re-affirming the mythological origins of the town of Parikshitgarh.{{cn|date=April 2018}} | ||
* According to a legend, the fort Parikshitgarh, that was built by [[Parikshit]]. Later, restored by [[Raja Nain Singh]] Nagar in the 18th century. The fort was dismantled in 1857, to be used as a police station.<ref>{{cite book | * According to a legend, the fort Parikshitgarh, that was built by [[Raja Parikshit]]. Later, restored by [[Raja Nain Singh]] Nagar in the 18th century. The fort was dismantled in 1857, to be used as a police station.<ref>{{cite book | ||
| title = Imperial Gazetteer of India, vol. 20 | | title = Imperial Gazetteer of India, vol. 20 | ||
| publisher = Digital South Asia Library | | publisher = Digital South Asia Library | ||
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== | == Famous monuments == | ||
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* Gandhar - A pond or "talab" which is believed{{by who?|date=June 2021}} to be the bathing place of [[Gandhari (Mahabharata)|Gandhari]]. There is also a Shiv Lingam which has appeared from the earth and if seen from the top trishool{{typo help inline|date=June 2021}} is also visible on the top of Shiv Lingam. | |||
* Gandhar - A pond or "talab" which is believed{{by who?|date=June 2021}} to be the bathing place of [[Gandhari (Mahabharata)|Gandhari]]. There is also a | * Gopeshwar Mandir - There is a Shiv Lingam which is believed to be made by lord Krishna to worship lord Shiva during his stay at parikshitgarh (named after King Parikshit who was grandson of great Arjun) while going to Hastinapur as shanti doot before the war of Mahabharata. | ||
* Gopeshwar Mandir - There is a Shiv | * Navaldeh Koop - A well the water of which is believed to cure skin diseases. | ||
* Navaldeh Koop - A well the water of which is believed to cure skin | |||
* Maharaj Shringi Rishi Aashram - An ancient Aasharm which is in the outskirts of town on the way to village Badhla. | * Maharaj Shringi Rishi Aashram - An ancient Aasharm which is in the outskirts of town on the way to village Badhla. | ||
* Three ancient caves which leads to the Hastinapur (Believed capital of Pandva and Korvas), entry is currently closed. | * Three ancient caves which leads to the Hastinapur (Believed capital of Pandva and Korvas), entry is currently closed. | ||
* Sardar | * Sardar Bhagat Singh- It is a well known divider in parikshit garh. | ||
*There is a tree from where the ''[[Kali Yuga]]'' was started. It is located near Maharaj Shringi Rishi Aashram. | * There is a tree from where the ''[[Kali Yuga]]'' was started. It is located near Maharaj Shringi Rishi Aashram. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 11:12, 9 November 2021
Kila Parikshit Garh | |
|---|---|
City | |
| Nickname: Kila | |
  Kila Parikshit Garh Location in Uttar Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 28°59′N 77°56′E / 28.983°N 77.933°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Meerut |
| Population (2019) | |
| • Total | 52,000 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Parikshit Garh is a town and a Nagar Panchayat in Meerut district in the Indian State "Uttar Pradesh".
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of 2001[update] India census,[1] Parikshit Garh had a population of 17,399. Males constitute 62% of the population and females 38%. Parikshitgarh has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 74%: male literacy is 60%, and female literacy is 50%. In Parikshitgarh, 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Geography[edit | edit source]
There are Many Villages near Parikshit Garh. Khanpur banger, Ikla Rasoolpur, Jaee, Kailli, Rampur, DurveshpurBahadarpur, Behlolpur, Dabathala, Badhla, Rajpur, Poothi, Chitwana, Khatki, Dhanpura, Bali, Ramnagar, Allipur, Alampur, Edmadpur are some villages known for their education level, employment and agriculture with prosperity. There are main crop like sugarcane, wheat, etc. Parikshit Garh area is covered by Gurjars, Bania (caste), Prajapati, Jatav, Pandit, Jaat , Tyagi, Goswami, Muslim.[citation needed]
History[edit | edit source]
Parikshitgarh (literally, "Parikshit's fort") is said to have been built by the legendary king Dushyant. Excavations have yielded pots of coins and pottery pieces, validating the antiquity of the place.[citation needed] The ashram of Rishi Shringi, that great medicine-man and facilitator to the birth of the sons of the infertile King Dashrath, also lies nearby, re-affirming the mythological origins of the town of Parikshitgarh.[citation needed]
- According to a legend, the fort Parikshitgarh, that was built by Raja Parikshit. Later, restored by Raja Nain Singh Nagar in the 18th century. The fort was dismantled in 1857, to be used as a police station.[2]
Famous monuments[edit | edit source]
 | This section does not cite any sources. (February 2020) |
- Gandhar - A pond or "talab" which is believedTemplate:By who? to be the bathing place of Gandhari. There is also a Shiv Lingam which has appeared from the earth and if seen from the top trishool[check spelling] is also visible on the top of Shiv Lingam.
- Gopeshwar Mandir - There is a Shiv Lingam which is believed to be made by lord Krishna to worship lord Shiva during his stay at parikshitgarh (named after King Parikshit who was grandson of great Arjun) while going to Hastinapur as shanti doot before the war of Mahabharata.
- Navaldeh Koop - A well the water of which is believed to cure skin diseases.
- Maharaj Shringi Rishi Aashram - An ancient Aasharm which is in the outskirts of town on the way to village Badhla.
- Three ancient caves which leads to the Hastinapur (Believed capital of Pandva and Korvas), entry is currently closed.
- Sardar Bhagat Singh- It is a well known divider in parikshit garh.
- There is a tree from where the Kali Yuga was started. It is located near Maharaj Shringi Rishi Aashram.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ Imperial Gazetteer of India, vol. 20. Digital South Asia Library. p. 2. Retrieved 31 May 2007.
