Beohari

Beohari
—  city  —
Railway Station, Beohari
Beohari Location of Beohari in Madhya Pradesh and India
Coordinates	24°03′N 81°23′E
Country	India
State	Madhya Pradesh
District(s)	Shahdol
Population	20,013 (2001)
Official languages	Hindi, Bagheli, English
Time zone	IST (UTC+05:30)
Area • Elevation	• 338 metres (1,109 ft)
Codes • Telephone • +07650

Beohari (Hindi: ब्योहारी) is a town and a nagar panchayat in Shahdol district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India.It has been blessed with green forest, minerals and primitive tribal population. It is 79.07 km far from its District Main City Shahdol. It is 412 km far from its State Main City Bhopal.

History

The name Beohari stems from the title-prefix Beohar and signifies the fact that the town was founded by a member of the Beohar-dynasty. The Beohars were Rani Durgavati's prime-ministers and knight-commanders who were also Jagirdars of Jabalpur and their descendants continue to thrive there. The most notable of the Beohars was Sardar-Beohar Adhar Simha who represented the Gond-kingdom in Emperor Akbar's court, and the last Jagirdar of Jabalpur was Beohar Raghuvir Sinha. Different members of the Beohar lineage founded different Beohari which are scattered in the Mahakoshal region of Madhya Pradesh. Albeit, it is not clear which member of this Beohar lineage founded Shahdol's Beohari.

Geography

Beohari is located at 24.05°N 81.38°E / 24.05; 81.38. It has an average elevation of 338 metres (1108 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Beohari had a population of 20,013. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Beohari has an average literacy rate of 64%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 60% of the males and 40% of females literate. 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Agriculture

A Mustard Field in Akhetpur, Beohari.

Agriculture is counted as the chief economic occupation of the People. From recent years Mustard Farming has become one of the most harvesting crop in Beohari due to balance temperature and the soil of the field which is loose, friable and deep.

The main crops are paddy, cereals like maize, Sorghum, kodo-kutki and other small millets, pulses like tuar and udhad and oil seeds like Til, groundnut, soya-bean and sunflower are also grown.

But A very substantial portion of the population is dependent on agriculture. mainly the tribals are marginal farmers and they prefer the cultivation in the old traditional method. The size of the fields are also very small. The yearly yield of the products from the fields are not enough for their home use. Hence, for the rest part of the year they work on daily wages.

Being mountaneous area, Only 9% of the total crop gets irrigation facility. Tribals prefer the cultivation in the old traditional method and depend mainly on rain.The area irrigated by canals, tubewells, dugwells and tanks. Some part of the place are in the shore of Banas River & Jhapar Rivar.

Forest

Sal, Amla, Teak, Sarai and Shisham are the main trees found in this tehsil. The flower of Mahua and Guli provide us edible oil. Mahua flower is mostly used for making wine by tribal people.

Education

There is a vast expansion of education in the Beohari Block. in about 95% villages, the facility of primary Schools is available. 219 primary schools, 68 junior Hingh schools, 13 High schools and 20 Higher secondary schools are available there.

Banking & Insurance

Various banking companies are providing their financial facility at this Block. Important banks are:

1. State Bank Of India, Beohari
2. Central Bank of India, Beohari
3. Bank of Baroda, Branch Office, Khadda, Teh. Beohari
4. Shahdol Kshetriya Gramin Bank, Beohari
5. Jila Sahakari Kendriya Bank Maryadit, Beohari, Near Panchayati Temple
6. HDFC Life Insurance
7. Life Insurance Corporation(LIC)

Telecom facility

Following services by BSNL , Airtel, Reliance, Tata Docomo, Idea ,Vodafone,videocon and Aircel is available at Beohari.

Important schools

1. Govt. Boys High.Secondary School
2. Government Girls Higher Secondary School
3. Saraswati High.Secondary School
4. V N Convent School
5. Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
6. Kesharwani High. Secondary School
7. Saraswati Gyan Mandir
8. High.Secondary School
9. Christa Jyoti Mission School
10. Bhartiyam School

Important College

1. Pandit Ramkishor Shukla Govt. College of Arts & Commerce
2. Rastriya Bhoj Mukt Vishwavidyalaya, Khadda
3. Rajiv Gandhi Computer & Technology, Beohari

List Of Villages in Beohari

Akhetpur , Alhara , Anhara , Baheriya , Bairihai , Banasi , Bara , Barabagrlaha , Barhatola , Beohari , Bhamarha First , Bhamarha Second , Bhanni , Bholhara , Bholhri , Bocharo , Boddiha , Bokara.bokri , Budwa , Chachai , Charka , Charkhri , Chauri , Dalko Jageer , Dalko Kothar , Deori , Dhandhokui , Dhari No.2 , Gadha , Gopalpur , Hirwar , Jagmal ,Jharausi Jamuni , Janakpur , Jhiriya , Kelhari , Khadda , Khaira , Khamhdand , Kharpa , Khutehara , Kumhiha , Kuwan , Magardaha , Mahadeva , Mair Tola , Mau , Mudariya , New Sapta , Nipaniya , Nodiya , Odari , Papodh , Papoundh , Papredi , Pasagadi , Patharehi , Rampurwa , Raspur , Riha , Sakandi.sanausi , Sakhi , Saman , Sarsi , Sarwahikala , Satkhuri , Sukha , Tenduha , Tikhwa ,uksa, , Vijaysota.

Connectivity

Road Transport

Beohari is connected by road to Rewa, Shahdol, Sidhi and Umaria. Alternatively, bus services from Katni to Beohari via Manpur and can be used. Alternate railway connecting stations are shahdol, rewa and Katni. The bus journey from Shahdol and rewa will take around 2 to 3 hours and from katni it will take around 5 to 6 hours.

Railways

Beohari is a important station between Katni - Howrah route which is 112 km from Katni and 149 km apart from Singrauli. There are few trains like Shaktipunj Express, HWH BPL Express and Katni Chopan Fast Passenger.

Air transport

Beohari is well connected with Jabalpur airport. Daily trains/ Busses are available from/ To Beohari. The Nearest airport near Beohari is Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh). One can take flights from Delhi for Jabalpur and use the connecting bus or train service directly from Jabalpur (Shaktipunj Express is the best train to reach Beohari). Flights available for Jabalpur are on Indian Airlines, Kingfisher Airlines, Air India, Indigo Airlines and Alliance Air airlines.

Near By Attraction

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  Lord Shiv Temple Godaval

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  Hira Kund Godaval

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  Shiv Mandir Mantola

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  Bansagar Dam

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  Panch Jyoti Shaktitirth Siddhashram

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  Siddh Baba

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  Devin Akhetpur

References

• statistics from www.mp.gov.in
• info. from shahdol.nic.in