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'''Charkhari''' is a city in Mahoba district in the state of Uttar Pradesh , India | '''Charkhari''' is a city in [[Mahoba district]] in the state of [[Uttar Pradesh]], India. It was the [[Capital city|capital]] of the Charkhari concession. The state was founded in 1765 by Bijai Bahadur, a Rajput of Bundela clan. It is also the [[headquarters]] of Charkhari tehsil and the Legislative Assembly seat is also Charkhari. | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
Charkhari is located at {{Coord|25.4|N|79.75|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/36/Charkhari.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Charkhari]</ref> It has an average elevation of 184 metres (603 feet). Charkhari is also known as the 'Kashmir of [[Bundelkhand]]'. The town is surrounded by many lakes.<ref> | Charkhari is located at {{Coord|25.4|N|79.75|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/36/Charkhari.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Charkhari]</ref> It has an average elevation of 184 metres (603 feet). Charkhari is also known as the 'Kashmir of [[Bundelkhand]]'. The town is surrounded by many lakes.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://indiaheritagehub.org/2012/10/11/2743/ |title=India heritage hub |access-date=11 February 2013 |archive-date=4 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304031851/http://indiaheritagehub.org/2012/10/11/2743/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> There are lakes named Vijay Sagar, Malkhan Sagar, Vanshi Sagar, Jai Sagar, Ratan Sagar and Kothi Tal.{{citation needed|date=July 2022}} | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
{{main|Charkhari State}} | {{main|Charkhari State}} | ||
[[Charkhari State]] was one of the [[Princely state]]s of | [[Charkhari State]] was one of the [[Princely state]]s of India during the period of the [[British Raj]]. The state was founded in 1765 by Bijai Bahadur, a [[Rajput]] of [[Bundela]] clan. On India's independence, this Princely state was acceded to India.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://indiaheritagehub.org/2012/10/11/2743/ |title=India heritage hub |access-date=11 February 2013 |archive-date=4 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304031851/http://indiaheritagehub.org/2012/10/11/2743/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
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Charkhari | |
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Charkhari Fort, Maheshwari Mata Temple | |
  Charkhari Location in Uttar Pradesh, India  Charkhari Charkhari (India) | |
| Coordinates: 25°24′N 79°45′E / 25.4°N 79.75°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Mahoba |
| Elevation | 184 m (604 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 27,760 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 210421 |
| Vehicle registration | UP-95 |
| Website | up |
Charkhari is a city in Mahoba district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It was the capital of the Charkhari concession. The state was founded in 1765 by Bijai Bahadur, a Rajput of Bundela clan. It is also the headquarters of Charkhari tehsil and the Legislative Assembly seat is also Charkhari.
Geography[edit | edit source]
Charkhari is located at 25°24′N 79°45′E / 25.4°N 79.75°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 184 metres (603 feet). Charkhari is also known as the 'Kashmir of Bundelkhand'. The town is surrounded by many lakes.[2] There are lakes named Vijay Sagar, Malkhan Sagar, Vanshi Sagar, Jai Sagar, Ratan Sagar and Kothi Tal.[citation needed]
History[edit | edit source]
Charkhari State was one of the Princely states of India during the period of the British Raj. The state was founded in 1765 by Bijai Bahadur, a Rajput of Bundela clan. On India's independence, this Princely state was acceded to India.[3]
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of 2011[update] India census,[4] Charkhari had a population of 27,760. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Charkhari has an average literacy rate of 58%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 68% and female literacy of 47%. 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Charkhari
- ↑ "India heritage hub". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 11 February 2013.
- ↑ "India heritage hub". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 11 February 2013.
- ↑ "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.
External links[edit | edit source]
- . Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 5 (11th ed.). 1911. p. 891.
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