Birsinghpur

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Birsinghpur | type = city | latd = 23.22
longd = 81.03
state_name = Madhya Pradesh
district = Umaria
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population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 12,334| population_density =
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area_telephone = 07655
postal_code = 484552
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website = http://umaria.nic.in/
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Birsinghpur (also spelt Birsingpur) is a town , a nagar panchayat and tehshil in Umaria District in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India and the city where spiritual leader of New Age Vivek ji was born. [ [http://dandelife.com/story/33626/ 16 days with Vivek ji] ]

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [GR|India] Birsinghpur had a population of 12,334. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Birsinghpur has an average literacy rate of 56%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 67% and female literacy of 43%. 18% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Etymology

Birsinghpur is named as it because in 19th century there was a king named Veer Singh. The town is named Birsinghpur after him. Birsinghpur is also known as Pali or Birsinghpur-Pali.

Geography

Birsinghpur is situated on the Umaria-Shahdol road (NH78), at a distnace of about 36 km from Umaria and 40 km from Shahdol. Another road goes from Birsinghpur to Mandla via Dindori. Birsinghpur is also a railway station on Katni-Bilaspur section of S E Railway, and there is a rest house and Hotel Prateek for the tourists to stay. The station is known as the Pali-Birsinghpur station.

Prakash Nagar

The Town has a small twin town known as Prakash Nagar(City of lights). It's the site for a 1340MW power plant known as "Sanjay Gandhi Thermal Power Station" [http://wikimapia.org/1560140/] (SGTPS). Prakashnagar also has a small hydroelectric power plant(25MW). The Dam is built on Johila River which is a tributary of the Narmada river. The lake formed due to this DAM makes this place really fascinating.

This area in Madhya Pradesh is blessed with lush green forests. Wild animals are found throughout the area due to the proximity to Bandhavgarh National Park.

Culture

It is famous for Shiva temple. Near the railway station there is a temple, enshrining Birasinidevi. By popular belief she is Goddess Kali, represented here as skeleton Goddess, but with her mouth closed. Many remains of old jain idols kept here in some Hindu temples. The annual fairs are held both in October and March, on the occasion of Navaratri, near the temple of Goddess Birsingpur [ [http://www.zpumaria.nic.in/Places%20to%20visit.htm Umaria Zila Panchayat home page] ]

Economy

Sanjay Gandhi Thermal Power Station (4x210+500MW) & hydel power plant(20 MW) is situated near jJohila river in Birsinghpur. It is run by Madhya Pradesh Power Generating Company Limited(MPPGCL). There are huge coal reserves in the vicinity.

Health

There is a 6 bed govt hospital in birsinghpur. Nearest airport is Jabalpur.There is a Govt Degree College in birsighpur.

ports

Birsingpur is the location of the Colliery Stadium formerly known as Vinay Stadium [http://content-pak.cricinfo.com/india/content/ground/57972.html Cricket Schedule at Colliery Stadium]

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