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This article is about the town in Sagar district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. For other uses, see Deori (disambiguation).
Deori — city — Coordinates 23°24′N 79°01′E / 23.40°N 79.02°ECoordinates: 23°24′N 79°01′E / 23.40°N 79.02°E Country India State Madhya Pradesh District(s) Sagar Population 23,812 (2001[update]) Time zone IST (UTC+05:30) Area
• 360 metres (1,180 ft)
Deori is a city and a municipality in Sagar district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India.
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Geography
Deori is located at 21°24′N 79°01′E / 21.40°N 79.02°E[1]. It has an average elevation of 360 metres (1181 feet).
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census[2], Deori had a population of 23,812. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Deori has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 77% and, female literacy is 63%. In Deori, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.
History
Deori is the historical city of Sagar District. It has given the position of tehsil. The population of Deori is 50,000 (approx.).
It is famous as "Panch Mahlon Ki Rajdhani" in the historical area. The Fort of ancient rule time is situated at the center place of city. The oldest temple is in the city. The historical items are constructed at the surrounding area of this temple. The Jain Temple of Bina Barha are situated in the rural area of Garhpipariya of Deori.
The Deori city has unique role during the independence movement. The "Nauradehi" Century is near the Deori. Its total area is 103.62 square kilo meter (Approx). Sambhar, Cheetal, Krishnamriga and Neelgay are found in this century. The Gopalpura forest is very near from Deri. The Gopalpura is known by the name of 'Sagon' and 'Tendu' Forest.
College
The non-govt. college is established by Shri Dwarka Prasad Katare in 1964 in the area of higher education. After this, the college became undertaken of the government on 1-8-1973. The Swami Vivekanand College has been merged in this college on 1-9-1975.
At present, the college is situated at the by-pass road near new police station. The construction of college building is done with the help of Govt. and University Grants Commission. The college became transferred in new building on March 1989. The college has 8 acres (32,000 m2). (approx.) land of itself. College Building, Playground and Garden are constructed in this land.
The college has got the position of Post Graduate College in the session 1996-97. The Library is constructed at the first floor of the college building.
References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Deori
- ^ "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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