- Mauranipur
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Mauranipur — city — Coordinates 25°14′23″N 79°11′47″E / 25.239722°N 79.196389°ECoordinates: 25°14′23″N 79°11′47″E / 25.239722°N 79.196389°E Country India State Uttar Pradesh District(s) Jhansi MLA Bhagwati Prasad Sagar Population 50,886 (2001[update]) Time zone IST (UTC+05:30) Mauranipur is a city and a municipal board in Jhansi district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is largest Tehsil in Uttar Pradesh and its headquarters is in Jhansi District . It is a textile production centre. Mauranipur was known as Madhupuri in ancient time by its rulers.
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Geography
Mauranipur is located at {25°14'23"N 79°7'47"E}.[1] It has an average elevation of 192 metres (630 ft). Sukhnai river flow around the town. Mauranipur is 60.43 km from City Jhansi. It is 252 km from Uttar Pradesh Capital City Lucknow. Weather forecast check is available on http://www.tititudorancea.com/z/weather_forecast_mauranipur.htm
Dam and Lakes
1. Saprar Dam at about 3 km from Mauranipur on sukhnai river which looks beautiful specially in rainy season.
2. Siaori Lake Situated at about 8 km north-west of Mauranipur at village Siaori on Lakheri river, this lake was improved in 1906 and opened for irrigation. This also receives water from Kamlasagar, which has increased its irrigation capacity.
3. Pahari dam Situated about 18 km east of Mauranipur in Jhanshi district on Dhasan river this weir was built in the years 1909-12. This serves the purpose of irrigation through the Lachura dam mainly in Hamirpur district. 16.46 m Pahari Weir provides irrigation to Jhanshi dist. Gross capacity of reservoir is 47,800,000 cubic metres and live storage capacity is 46,000,000 cubic metres.
4. Lakheri Dam Lakheri Dam is situated a little upstream of the junction of Chiraya & Tola Nallas near Village Mahewa about 16 km from Mauranipur in Dist Jhansi on Lakheri river. Max. flood discharge of the dam is 1744.07 m³/s. The construction of the dam started in 1981. Lakheri Dam will provide irrigation to 1980 ha of land in doab of Lakheri and Pathari river spread in 13 villages of Tehsil Garautha, through main canal of 9.20 km and distribution system 21 km. The length and the height of the dam are 4 880 m and 10.6 m respectively. Dead dead Storage Capacity of the dam will be 1,700,000 cubic metres and Live Storage Capacity will be 13,900,000 cubic metres. [2]
5. Lahchura Dam was located on Dhasan river, a tributary of river Betwa in Mauranipur Tehsil. The present dam, constructed in 1910. [3]
6. Kamla Sagar
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[4] Mauranipur had a population of 50,886. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Mauranipur has an average literacy rate of 62%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 70%, and female literacy is 54%. In Mauranipur, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Culture
Faag songs and its rhythmic music could be heard in the whole Bundelkhand region during spring season when the crops are ready for harvesting. The spring season of March–April express the vibrant emotions which are hidden in the tender hearts of the youth, invites each other and to express the mystical attachment between male and female. Finally emotions are transformed into devotion to make devotee divine . Faag was enriched in the early twentieth century by a folk poet Isuri (born 1881, in Mauranipur) who is credited to have composed over a thousand Faags.
There is a famous fair known as Mela '''JALVIHAR'''.
Notable people
Vrindavan Lal Varma (1889–1969) eminent Hindi novelist and playwright, was born on 9 January 1889 in a noble Srivastava Kayasthya family born at Mauranipur.He was honoured with Padam Bhushan for his literary works; Agra University presented him with honorary D. Lit. He received Soviet Land Nehru Award' and Govt. of India also awarded him for his novel 'Jhansi Ki Rani'.
Tourist places
1. Kedareshwar situated on the hillock. There are 600 stone steps leading to the temple which is situated on top of hillock. It is a unique Shiva Linga placed on the back of VRASHAB - The Nandi of Lord Shivaa.[5]
2. Gairba village lies in Mauranipur tehsil at a distance of about 19 km.north east. It has small but fine temple apparently of great antiquity. The temple is situated at a small hill and is made of grey granite, the stones were cut to required size but no mortar was used in construction. The architectural plan is simple but logically projected. It has three section, each having its own roof rising in regular gradation. There is a badly mutilated basalt image said to be that of the Buddha in padmasana which bears an inscription on its base the date samvat 1234 (1177 AD).[6]
3. Shri Digambar Jain Atishaya Chamatkari Kshetra is situated in Todi Fatehpur about 30 km from Mauranipur. This miraculous place is a vast beautiful temple in village - Todi Fatehpur; the temple has sky-high magnificent pinnacles attracting the pilgrims from a far distance. This Kshetra is about 600–700 years old. The principal deity Bhagwan Parshvanath’s miraculous idol is installed in this temple. This temple is known as Bada (Big) Mandir (Temple).[7]
History
During 12th century Mauranipur was under Chandella ruler is King Madanavarman(1129–1163).[8] The credit for the development of Mauranipur goes to the Bundela kings.[9] Mauranipur was one of pargana under Rani Laxmi bai rule. On August 10, 1857 Rani of Tehree occupied Mauranipur. Laxmi Bai suffered reverses in the beginning, but in the war on October 23, with Tehree's forces, she emerged victorious.[10] During 1857 revolt against British Rani Laxmi Bai inflicted defeats on British at Mauranipur and became the most powerful rebel leader of the 1857 revolt. Her army was further strengthened when the rulers of Banpur and Shahgarh in Bundelkhand became her allies. Fought valiantly against the attacks by British forces under Sir Hugh Rose[11]
Govind Ballabh Pant delivered speech about Zamindaru abolition law and the establishment of the five-year plan for agriculture in Mauranipur on 30 December 1951.[12]The town of Mauranipur has long been famous for the manufacture of a red cloth called kharud, which is dyed from this root. The colour imparted by dl is fixed by alum, and is permanent.[13]
Politics
Mauranipur is a Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) constituency. This seat is reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC). [14]
Year Winner Name Vote% Party Losing Candidate Vote% Party 2007 BHAGWATI PRASAD SAGAR 31.67 BSP BIHARI LAL ARYA 24.32 INC 2002 PRAGILAL AHIRWAR 24.47 BJP BIHARI LAL ARYA 22.9 INC 1996 BIHARI LAL ARYA 37.69 INC PRAGI LAL 36.98 BJP 1993 BIHARI LAL ARYA 40.3 INC PRAGI LAL AHIRWAR 35.39 BJP 1991 PRAGI LAL AHIRWAR 39.93 BJP BIHARI LAL ARYA 39.81 INC 1989 PRAGI LAL AHIRWAR 46.55 BJP BHAGIRATH CHOUDHARI 32.72 INC 1985 BHAGIRATH CHAUDHRI 51.35 INC PREM NARAIN AHIRWAR 33.11 BJP 1980 BHAGIRATH CHAUDHRI 59.17 INC(I) HAR DAS 22.79 BJP 1977 PREM NARAIN AHIRWAR 45.09 JNP BHAGIRATH CHAUDHRI 43.88 INC
List Of Villages under Mauranipur Mandal :Akseo, Bachera, Bakhtar, Bamhauri, Baragaon, Barauri, Basariya, Berwai, Bhadarwara, Bhandra, Bhanpura, Bhatpura, Bira, Bukhara, Chakara, Chitawad, Churara, DeoriGhat, Dhaipura, Dhakarwara, DhamnaPayak, Dhauri, Dhawakar, Durgapur, Garhwan, Ghatkotra, Ghatlahchura, Harpura, Itaial, Jhankari, Kadaura, Kakwara, Khakora, Khandarka, Kharakamuaf, Khilara, Kotra, Madarwas, Madwan, Mailoni, Mathupura, MauDehat, Mauranipur, Merki, Naya Gaon, Patha, Rewan, Roni, Rora, RupaDhamana, Siaori, SijariBugurg, Sijari Khurd, Siyawnikhurd, Taktoli, Tilera,
Archaeological Sites Near by Mauranipur [15]
1. Sikhara-roofed temple called Marhia and dedicated to Gond baba - Khojra, Tehsil-Mauranipur
2. Remains of a Chandella temple - Kisni Khurd, Tehsil-Mauranipur
3. Chandel Temple - Pachwara (Gahras), Tehsil-Mauranipur
4. Chandel Temple - Sakarar, Tehsil-Mauranipur
5. Old Temple - Rora, Tehsil - Mauranipur
6. Kusumadiya, Tehsil-Mauranipur [16]
7. Old Fort Bongada, Tehsil-Mauranipur [17]
8. Banjaron Ka Mandir, Syavari, Tehsil-Mauranipur [18]
9. Shivalaya, Basariya, 15 km from Mauranipur. It was built in last days of Chandel rule. [19]
10. Champat Rai ka Mahal, Kachnev, Near Bangara, Tehsil-Mauranipur [20]
Transport
Mauranipur is well connected with three metro city Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai via Indian Railways network. Mauranipur is 466 km far away from Delhi via Rail and 485 km via Road. Jhansi to Mauranipur railway line came in existence from August 1889. Railways station code of Mauranipur is MRPR. It is connected with other parts of India through National Highway-76. It is 65 km from Jhansi on the way to Khajuraho. If you are going for Khajuraho you can halt here for drinks and snacks.
Train Passing Through Mauranipur [21]
Train No. Train Name From To Arrival Departure Stoppage Time 11069 Tulsi Express Lokmanyatilak T Allahabad Jn 01:28 01:30 2 min 11070 Tulsi Express Allahabad Jn Lokmanyatilak T 21:58 22:00 2 min 11107 Bundelkhand Exp Gwalior Varanasi Jn 23:41 23:43 2 min 11108 Bundelkhand Exp Varanasi Jn Gwalior 04:48 04:50 2 min 12175 Chambal Exp Howrah Jn Gwalior 14:00 14:01 1 min 12176 Chambal Express Gwalior Howrah Jn 09:55 09:57 2 min 12177 Chambal Exp Howrah Jn Agra Cantt 14:00 14:01 1 min 12178 Chambal Express Agra Cantt Howrah Jn 09:55 09:57 2 min 12189 Mahakaushal Exp Jabalpur H Nizamuddin 02:31 02:33 2 min 12190 Mahakaushal Exp H Nizamuddin Jabalpur 00:14 00:16 2 min 12447 U P Smprk Krnti Manikpur Jn H Nizamuddin 21:33 21:35 2 min 12448 U P Smprk Krnti H Nizamuddin Manikpur Jn 03:31 03:33 2 min 22447 KURJ NZM EXP KHAJURAHO H Nizamuddin 21:33 21:35 2 min
Near by Air port1. Khajurho (Medium Type)
2. Gwalior (Medium Type)
Banks
- State Bank of India (Branch Code: 131, Phone: (05178) 260211, 261909, IFSC Code: SBIN0000131)
- Punjab National Bank (Branch Codee: 3673, IFSC CODE : punb0367300)
- Sarva UP Gramin Bank
- Central Bank Of India
- RANI LAXMI BAI RURAL BANK
- LIC Mauranipur (Branch Code: 23J)
Education
The town has been a center of learning since its early ages. Notable educational institutions from the town include:
Schools
1. Saraswati Vidya Mandir U.M. Vidyalaya
2. Saraswati Shishu Mandir
3. Sri Laxman Das Damele Inter College
4. St. Mary's Inter College
5. Gandhi Vidyalaya HS School
6. G.G.I.C.
7. Deepak Memorial Public girls Inter college
8. The Gramodaya International college
9. Nagar Palika Parisad kanya Inter college
10. R.D. Bundelkhand Inter College
11. National Academy
12. P.S. Agrawal Acedmy Public School Nai Basti (Manager-Himanshu Agarwal)
13. Vision Public School
14. Alma Matter Public School
Colleges
1. Shri Agrasen P. G. College (Bundelkhand University, JHANSI (U.P.), Teekamgarh Road)
2. Smt Ganeshi Bai Soni Science Degree College
3. Sanskrit Maha Vidyalaya, Near Post Office
4. Shri Ram Dham Maha Vidyalaya, Teekamgarh Bypass Road
Hotels and Restaurants
Hotels
1. Hotel Jaynti Palace
2. Hotel Moti (Near Bus Stand)
References
- ^ "Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Mauranipur". http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/36/Mau_Ranipur.html.
- ^ Records of the Geological Survey of India: Volume 139, Part 8, Geological Survey of India
- ^ Eastern economist: Volume 75
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
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- ^ Population and housing problems in India, Volume 2 by Sahab Deen Maurya
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This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed (1911). Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press.Categories:- Cities and towns in Jhansi district
- Uttar Pradesh geography stubs
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