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'''Harsud''' was a town and [[municipality]] in [[Khandwa]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Madhya Pradesh]]. Although the town was more than 700 years old, it was submerged under the waters of the [[Indirasagar Dam|Indira Sagar dam]] in July 2004.
'''Harsud''' was a town and [[municipality]] in [[Khandwa]] in the Indian [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Madhya Pradesh]]. Although the town was more than 700 years old, it was submerged under the waters of the [[Indirasagar Dam|Indira Sagar dam]] in July 2004.


==Geography==
==Geography==
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==Wards==
==Wards==
15 Wards in Harsud
15 Wards in Harsud.
* Gandhi Ward
* Tilak Ward
* Asaf Ali Nagar
* Laxmibai Ward
* Mirza Ward
* Tughlaq Ward
* Meghnagar
* Jyotinagar
* Nehru Ward
* Sarojini Nagar
* Azamnagar
* Roopnagar
* Harsud Panchayat
* Sultania Ward
* Hanuman Nagar


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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As of the 2011 Indian [[census]]
As of the 2011 Indian [[census]]


[[Hindu]]                  81.87%
Hindu 81.87%


[[Muslim]]                16.61%
Muslim 16.61%


[[Jain]]                     01.16%
[[Jain]] 01.16%


[[Christianity|Christian]]              0.32%
Christian 0.32%


[[Sikh]]                       0.01%
[[Sikh]] 0.01%


Others                   0.02%
Others 0.02%


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Khandwa district]]
[[Category:Cities and towns in Khandwa district]]
[[Category:Khandwa]]
[[Category:Khandwa]]
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Latest revision as of 20:59, 23 July 2025

Harsud
हरसूद (छनेरा)
Channera
Town
Harsud is located in Madhya Pradesh
Harsud
Harsud
Location in Madhya Pradesh, India
Harsud is located in India
Harsud
Harsud
Harsud (India)
Coordinates: 22°06′N 76°44′E / 22.1°N 76.73°E / 22.1; 76.73
Country India
StateMadhya Pradesh
DistrictKhandwa
Founded byHarshvardhan
Government
 • TypeNagar Parishad
Area
 • Total15 km2 (6 sq mi)
Elevation
244 m (801 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total22,052
 • Density1,500/km2 (3,800/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationMP-12

Harsud was a town and municipality in Khandwa in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Although the town was more than 700 years old, it was submerged under the waters of the Indira Sagar dam in July 2004.

Geography[edit | edit source]

Harsud was located at 22°06′N 76°44′E / 22.1°N 76.73°E / 22.1; 76.73[1] and had an average elevation of 243 metres (800 feet). The town was relocated to Chhanera (New Harsud)[2] after the old town was submerged.

Wards[edit | edit source]

15 Wards in Harsud.

  • Gandhi Ward
  • Tilak Ward
  • Asaf Ali Nagar
  • Laxmibai Ward
  • Mirza Ward
  • Tughlaq Ward
  • Meghnagar
  • Jyotinagar
  • Nehru Ward
  • Sarojini Nagar
  • Azamnagar
  • Roopnagar
  • Harsud Panchayat
  • Sultania Ward
  • Hanuman Nagar

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of the 2001 Indian census,[3] Harsud had a population of 15,871, and was 52% male and 48% female. Harsud's average literacy rate of 69%, 77% male literacy and 61% female literacy, was higher than the national average of 59.5%. 14% of Harsud's population was under 6 years of age.

Religions[edit | edit source]

As of the 2011 Indian census

Hindu 81.87%

Muslim 16.61%

Jain 01.16%

Christian 0.32%

Sikh 0.01%

Others 0.02%

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Harsud
  2. "Only 5696 families moved out of Harsud". OutlookIndia. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
  3. "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.