Betma
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| Coordinates | 22°41′N 75°37′E / 22.68°N 75.62°ECoordinates: 22°41′N 75°37′E / 22.68°N 75.62°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| District(s) | Indore |
| Population | 12,529 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
Betma is a town and a nagar panchayat in Indore district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India.
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[edit] History
It is very old town of Malwa region, As per records, a memento in form of Tamra patra (Copper Plate) is presented to Raja Bhoja in Year 1020-1056, by people of BetmaBetma is also have link with Samrat Ashok & Sikh Guru Gurunanak Devji also stay six months in Betma during his second Udasi ( World Tour) . (Edited by Mahendra Singh Gehlot, Betma) An ancient Temple of Maa Annapurna situated in the centre of Betma, Also A Twin Temple of Maa Aman & Chaman is very famous & Old located 2 km away from Betma,
[edit] Geography
Betma is located at 22°41′N 75°37′E / 22.68°N 75.62°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 541 metres (1774 feet).
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Betma had a population of 12,529. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] Places of interest
(1) Betma Sahib gurudwara is of historical significance for Sikhs. It is believed that Guru Nanak Dev Ji visited this place.
(2) "Saeyad Sarkar" a Sufi Saint and Spiritual guru resides in village Daulta Bad 10 km away on Depalpur road from Betma. People of different religion and all parts of India visit him to gain spiritual knowledge and blessings.
(4) "Isa Ji Shaheed " is a historical significance of Dawoodi Bohra's . Peoples of other religions also worship there to gain the blessings of "Isa Ji Shaheed ". "Dargah e Isa Ji Shaheed" is situated in Lakhera Bakhal in Betma.
[edit] References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Betma
- ^ "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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