Berasia
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| Coordinates | 23°38′N 77°26′E / 23.63°N 77.43°E | ||
| Country |  India |
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| State | Madhya Pradesh | ||
| District(s) | Bhopal | ||
| Population | 24,289 (2001[update]) | ||
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) | ||
| Area • Elevation |
• 484 m (1,588 ft) |
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Berasia is a town and a nagar palika in Bhopal district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India.
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[edit] Geography
Berasia is located at 23°38′N 77°26′E / 23.63°N 77.43°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 484 metres (1587 feet)!
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Berasia had a population of 24,289. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Berasia has an average literacy rate of 57%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with 60% of the males and 40% of females literate. 18% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] About Berasia
Berasia is also known as heart of MP.[citation needed] It is tourist place, there are many place for visiting like "Mada Imli" , one of the thickest tree in MP . Its perimeter is around 60–65 feet. This tree is around 2000 year old.[citation needed]Old saying about this tree is that PANDAVAS planted this tree. Another beautiful place is "Harsiddhi Mandir(Tarawli)" located 5 km away from berasia on Bhopal Road. Harsiddhi mandir Berasia is third mandir after Harshddhi mandir kashi and harsiddhi mandir ujjain. Another tourist place is Islam Nagar, Chaman Mahal built by an Afghani king.
[edit] References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Berasia
- ^ "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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