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'''Maudaha''' is a city and a [[municipal board|Municipal Board]] in [[Hamirpur District, Uttar Pradesh|Hamirpur district]] in the Indian [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Uttar Pradesh]].The district participated in the elections of 1937 which were conducted under the Government of India Act of 1935, in order to organize activities of the Congress in the district Jawaharlal Nehru and Abul Kalam Azad visited Maudaha in 1937. With the outbreak of the Second World War in 1939, however, the Congress ministries resigned on the issue of India's forced participation in it. Agriculture is the main occupation of the people.{{citation needed|date=May 2016}}
'''Maudaha''' is a city and a [[municipal board|Municipal Board]] in [[Hamirpur District, Uttar Pradesh|Hamirpur district]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], India.


Recently, during local body election in December 2017, three Gram Panchayats- ''Sichauli Purva'', ''Ragaul'' and ''Fatteh purva'' merged with the '''Maudaha Municipality,''' formally called '''Maudaha Nagar Palika'''.
==History==
Maudaha district participated in the elections of 1937 which were conducted under the [[Government of India Act 1935]]. In order to organize activities of the [[Indian National Congress|Congress]] in the district [[Jawaharlal Nehru]] and [[Maulana Azad]] visited Maudaha in 1937. With the outbreak of the [[Second World War]] in 1939, however, the [[Indian National Congress|Congress]] ministries resigned on the issue of India's forced participation in it.{{citation needed|date=November 2022}}


==History==
==Government==
Maudaha is one of four tehsils of Hamirpur district of Indian State Uttar Pradesh. The town had been recognized as one of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly's region until 2012.
Maudaha is one of four tehsils of Hamirpur district of Indian State Uttar Pradesh. The town had been recognized as one of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly's region until 2012. Maudaha is a Nagar Palika Parishad city divided into 25 wards for which elections are held every 5 years.
 
During the local body elections in December 2017, three [[Grampanchayat]]s- ''Sichauli Purva'', ''Ragaul'' and ''Fatteh purva'' merged with the ''Maudaha Municipality'', formally called ''Maudaha Nagar Palika''.


==Geography==
==Geography==
Maudaha is located at {{Coord|25.68|N|80.12|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/36/Maudaha.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Maudaha]</ref> It has an average elevation of 120&nbsp;metres (393&nbsp;feet).
Maudaha is located at {{Coord|25.68|N|80.12|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/36/Maudaha.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Maudaha]</ref> It has an average elevation of 120&nbsp;metres (393&nbsp;feet).
===Climate===
{{Main|Climate of Uttar Pradesh}}


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{As of|2011}} India [[census]],<ref>[http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=166562 Official census data of Indian city Maudaha as on 2011]</ref> Maudaha is a Nagar Palika Parishad city in the district of Hamirpur, Uttar Pradesh. The Maudaha city is divided into 25 wards for which elections are held every 5 years. The Maudaha Nagar Palika Parishad has a population of 40,003 of which 21,266 are males while 18,737 are females as per the report released by Census India 2011.
{{As of|2011}} India [[census]],<ref>[http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=166562 Official census data of Indian city Maudaha as on 2011]</ref> the Maudaha Nagar Palika Parishad has a population of 40,003 of which 21,266 are males while 18,737 are females. The population of children aged 0-6 is 5059 which is 12.65% of the total population of Maudaha (NPP). In Maudaha Nagar Palika Parishad, the female sex ratio is 881 against the state average of 912. Moreover, the child sex ratio in Maudaha is around 868 compared to Uttar Pradesh state average of 902. The literacy rate of Maudaha city is 78.77% higher than the state average of 67.68%. In Maudaha, male literacy is around 86.22% while the female literacy rate is 70.34%.


The population of Children with age of 0-6 is 5059 which is 12.65% of the total population of Maudaha (NPP). In Maudaha Nagar Palika Parishad, Female Sex Ratio is of 881 against the state average of 912. Moreover, Child Sex Ratio in Maudaha is around 868 compared to Uttar Pradesh state average of 902. The literacy rate of Maudaha city is 78.77% higher than the state average of 67.68%. In Maudaha, Male literacy is around 86.22% while the female literacy rate is 70.34%.
Maudaha Nagar Palika Parishad has total administration of over 7,152 houses to which it supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage. It is also authorized to build roads within Nagar Palika Parishad limits and impose taxes on properties under its jurisdiction.
 
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Maudaha Nagar Palika Parishad has total administration over 7,152 houses to which it supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage. It is also authorize to build roads within Nagar Palika Parishad limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.
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==Economy==
==Economy==
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There is no large scale industry in Maudaha apart from a few small scale industries available but these industries are not sufficient for giving enough employment to local people. The economy is mostly dependent on farming. The city however, has a growing private commercial sector, mainly retail businesses. Most depend for their livelihood on farming. This region is in a drought-affected area.
The economy of Maudaha is mostly dependent on farming and the region is in a drought-affected area. There is no large scale industry in the city apart from a few small scale industries. The city however, has a growing private commercial sector, mainly retail businesses.


There is a big industry named as Hindustan Unilever in Bharua Sumerpur 15&nbsp;km far from Maudaha.
''[[Hindustan Unilever]]'', ''[[J. K. Organisation|J.K. Cements]]'', and ''Rimjhim Ispat Ltd.'' have factories in ''[[Sumerpur, Uttar Pradesh]]'', which is 15&nbsp;km from Maudaha


==Transport==
==Transport==
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The available multiple modes of public transport in the city are taxis, cycle rickshaws, auto rickshaws.
The available multiple modes of public transport in the city are taxis, cycle rickshaws, auto rickshaws.
[[National Highway 34 (India)]] passes through Maudaha which connects it to [[Kanpur]] and [[Sagar, Madhya Pradesh|Sagar]]. A [[district major road MD510B]] passes through Maudaha which connects it to [[Banda, Uttar Pradesh|Banda]] and [[Muskara]]. Apart from the long-distance services, there are many services to nearby places within the state. There are number of daily buses to [[Kanpur]], [[Rath, India|Rath]], [[Delhi]], [[Sagar, Madhya Pradesh|Sagar]], [[Lucknow]], [[Jhansi]], [[Banda, Uttar Pradesh|Banda]], in [[Uttar Pradesh]] and to many other states.
[[National Highway 34 (India)]] passes through Maudaha which connects it to [[Kanpur]] and [[Sagar, Madhya Pradesh|Sagar]]. [[Bundelkhand Expressway]] connects it to [[Agra]], [[New Delhi]] and [[Chitrakoot division|Chitrakoot]]. A district major road MD510B passes through Maudaha which connects it to [[Banda, Uttar Pradesh|Banda]] and [[Muskara]]. Apart from the long-distance services, there are many services to nearby places within the state. There are number of daily buses to [[Kanpur]], [[Rath, India|Rath]], [[Delhi]], [[Sagar, Madhya Pradesh|Sagar]], [[Lucknow]], [[Jhansi]], [[Banda, Uttar Pradesh|Banda]], in [[Uttar Pradesh]] and to many other states.


===Railways===
===Railways===
 
Maudaha is served by Ragaul railway station, a station, under the [[Jhansi railway division]] of the [[North Central Railway Zone]]. It is well connected by trains with cities like [[Kanpur]], [[Lucknow]], [[Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh|Bilaspur]], [[Jabalpur]], [[Raipur]], [[Chitrakoot Dham (Karwi)]].
Maudaha is served by [[Ragaul railway station]], a Category ''A'' station, under the [[Jhansi railway division]] of the [[North Central Railway Zone]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Statement showing Category-wise No.of stations in IR based on Pass. earning of 2011 |url=http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/StationRedevelopment/AI&ACategoryStns.pdf |access-date=15 January 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160128044328/http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/StationRedevelopment/AI%26ACategoryStns.pdf |archive-date=28 January 2016 |df=dmy }}</ref> It is well connected by trains with cities like [[Kanpur]], [[Lucknow]], [[Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh|Bilaspur]], [[Jabalpur]], [[Raipur]], [[Chitrakoot Dham (Karwi)]].
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==School and colleges==
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* Genius children academy, Ragaul
* Genius children academy, Ragaul
*G.S.Vidyarthi School, Maudaha
*G.S.Vidyarthi School, Maudaha
 
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==Climate==
{{Main|Climate of Uttar Pradesh}}
 
==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Hamirpur district, Uttar Pradesh]]
[[Category:Cities and towns in Hamirpur district, Uttar Pradesh]]

Latest revision as of 08:06, 15 November 2025

Maudaha
City
Maudaha is located in Uttar Pradesh
Maudaha
Maudaha
Location in Uttar Pradesh, India
Maudaha is located in India
Maudaha
Maudaha
Maudaha (India)
Coordinates: 25°41′N 80°07′E / 25.68°N 80.12°E / 25.68; 80.12
Country India
StateUttar Pradesh
DivisionChitrakoot
DistrictHamirpur
Government
 • TypeMunicipal Council
 • BodyMaudaha Municipal Council
 • Municipal ChairpersonRaza muhammad (BSP)[1][2]
Elevation
120 m (390 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total40,003
Languages
 • OfficialHindi हिन्दी
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
210507
STD Code+91-5284
Vehicle registrationUP, 91
Websitehamirpur.nic.in

Maudaha is a city and a Municipal Board in Hamirpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

History[edit | edit source]

Maudaha district participated in the elections of 1937 which were conducted under the Government of India Act 1935. In order to organize activities of the Congress in the district Jawaharlal Nehru and Maulana Azad visited Maudaha in 1937. With the outbreak of the Second World War in 1939, however, the Congress ministries resigned on the issue of India's forced participation in it.[citation needed]

Government[edit | edit source]

Maudaha is one of four tehsils of Hamirpur district of Indian State Uttar Pradesh. The town had been recognized as one of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly's region until 2012. Maudaha is a Nagar Palika Parishad city divided into 25 wards for which elections are held every 5 years.

During the local body elections in December 2017, three Grampanchayats- Sichauli Purva, Ragaul and Fatteh purva merged with the Maudaha Municipality, formally called Maudaha Nagar Palika.

Geography[edit | edit source]

Maudaha is located at 25°41′N 80°07′E / 25.68°N 80.12°E / 25.68; 80.12.[3] It has an average elevation of 120 metres (393 feet).

Climate[edit | edit source]

Main article: Climate of Uttar Pradesh

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of 2011 India census,[4] the Maudaha Nagar Palika Parishad has a population of 40,003 of which 21,266 are males while 18,737 are females. The population of children aged 0-6 is 5059 which is 12.65% of the total population of Maudaha (NPP). In Maudaha Nagar Palika Parishad, the female sex ratio is 881 against the state average of 912. Moreover, the child sex ratio in Maudaha is around 868 compared to Uttar Pradesh state average of 902. The literacy rate of Maudaha city is 78.77% higher than the state average of 67.68%. In Maudaha, male literacy is around 86.22% while the female literacy rate is 70.34%.

Maudaha Nagar Palika Parishad has total administration of over 7,152 houses to which it supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage. It is also authorized to build roads within Nagar Palika Parishad limits and impose taxes on properties under its jurisdiction.

Religion in Maudaha Town (2011)
Religion Percent
Hinduism
 
 57.15%
Islam
 
 42.40%
Christianity
 
 0.19%
Others†
 
 0.06%
Distribution of religions
†Includes Sikhs (<0%), Buddhists (<0%).

Economy[edit | edit source]

The economy of Maudaha is mostly dependent on farming and the region is in a drought-affected area. There is no large scale industry in the city apart from a few small scale industries. The city however, has a growing private commercial sector, mainly retail businesses.

Hindustan Unilever, J.K. Cements, and Rimjhim Ispat Ltd. have factories in Sumerpur, Uttar Pradesh, which is 15 km from Maudaha

Transport[edit | edit source]

Road transport[edit | edit source]

The available multiple modes of public transport in the city are taxis, cycle rickshaws, auto rickshaws. National Highway 34 (India) passes through Maudaha which connects it to Kanpur and Sagar. Bundelkhand Expressway connects it to Agra, New Delhi and Chitrakoot. A district major road MD510B passes through Maudaha which connects it to Banda and Muskara. Apart from the long-distance services, there are many services to nearby places within the state. There are number of daily buses to Kanpur, Rath, Delhi, Sagar, Lucknow, Jhansi, Banda, in Uttar Pradesh and to many other states.

Railways[edit | edit source]

Maudaha is served by Ragaul railway station, a station, under the Jhansi railway division of the North Central Railway Zone. It is well connected by trains with cities like Kanpur, Lucknow, Bilaspur, Jabalpur, Raipur, Chitrakoot Dham (Karwi).

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "2023 UP Municipal Election results". ECI Uttar Pradesh. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  2. ↑ "BSP's Yakoob Gaddi wins from Maudaha". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
  3. ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Maudaha
  4. ↑ Official census data of Indian city Maudaha as on 2011
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