Berasia
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| Coordinates | 23°38′N 77°26′E / 23.63°N 77.43°ECoordinates: 23°38′N 77°26′E / 23.63°N 77.43°E | ||
| Country | India | ||
| State | Madhya Pradesh | ||
| District(s) | Bhopal | ||
| Population | 24,289 (2001[update]) | ||
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) | ||
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• 484 metres (1,588 ft) |
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Berasia is a town and a nagar palika (municipality) in Bhopal district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. In September 2011 Government of Madhya Pradesh alloted Berasia and nearby areas for Industrial use.
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[edit] History
In the early 18th century, Berasia was a small mustajiri (rented estate) under the authority of the Delhi-based Mughal fief-holder Taj Mohammad Khan. It suffered from anarchy and lawlessness due to regular attacks from highwaymen and plunderers. Dost Mohammad Khan, a Mughal soldier-turned-mercenary of Afghan descent, took on the lease of Berasia for an annual payment of 30,000 rupees.[1] He later annexed several neighboring territories and established the Bhopal State.
[edit] Geography
Berasia is located at 23°38′N 77°26′E / 23.63°N 77.43°E.[2] It has an average elevation of 484 metres (1587 feet)! Berasia is the town of famous & historic tree called MANADA EMlI probably unknown plant species and that to have many associated stories. Berasia is a city of 1008 Brahmchari Guru Tadeshwari maharaj nagri and a place is are more historical important item in area of Berasia.In this city very famous Jain Temples 12th century Bhagwan 1008 parshwanath ji and 1008 shri Suparshwanath ji statue.
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[3] 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] References
- ^ S.R. Bakshi and O.P. Ralhan (2007). Madhya Pradesh Through the Ages. Sarup & Sons. pp. 380–383. ISBN 9788176258067.
- ^ 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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