Sihor
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| Coordinates | 21°42′N 71°58′E / 21.7°N 71.97°E |
| Country |  India |
| State | Gujarat |
| District(s) | Bhavnagar |
| Population | 46,943 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation |
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Sihor (Gujarati: સિહોર, Hindi: सिहोर 
(listen) (help·info)) is an ancient, historical town and now a medium sized city, a municipality in Bhavnagar district in the Indian state of Gujarat.
Sihor, the erstwhile capital of the Gohil Rajputs, is an ancient town located in the Bhavnagar District, Gujarat. Surrounded by hills, it is situated about 20 km from Bhavnagar.
Major points of attraction are the 12th century Brahma Kund (a stepped tank surrounded by idols of Hindu deities) - built by Raja Sidhraj and the 17th century Vijay Vilas Palace of the Maharajahs, with fine paintings and wood carvings. The Shiva temple is an important pilgrimage worth visiting. Other tourists interest in and around the town include the Khodiar Mata Temple and the Sihori Mata Temple – which offers panoramic view over Gautameshwar Lake and the whole town. The old fort of Sihor with its wall art is worth a visit.
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[edit] How to Reach There
Bhavnagar Railway Station, on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad line of the Western Railways, is the nearest railway station. By Road, Bhavnagar is well linked with Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Rajkot, Surendranagar and Anand. And it is also connected by air with Mumbai.
[edit] Places worth visit
Few of them are 'Sihori Matanu Mandir','Gautmeshwar Lake & Mandir','Tarshingda Khodiyar Matanu Mandir',Nav Nath Mahadev,'Saat sheri',old age 'darwaja', rest place for maharaja in front of Dharnath Mahadev.
[edit] Notable Individuals
Shri. Mehraj Jitho Mehta was a successful merchant and trader from the city of Sihore. He lived with his family in Sihore from the year 1420 to 1480. Shri. Mehraj Jitho Mehta built a Shiva Temple & Water Lake in Loliana near Valbhipur. Shri. Mehraj Mehta's son was called Shri. Laxmidas (Bhoota). The descendents of Laxmidas are called as Bhuta. Bhuta family has donated significant money for the development of various institutions in and around Sihore. Mr. Laxmidas Bhuta and his descended were known as Bhuta. The Bhutas initially stayed at Sihore but later moved to other villages in Bhavanagar district. The descendendent of Laxmidas Bhuta was Harji Bhuta. He moved to the town of Bhumbhali in Gujarat. Harji Bhuta helped many people in Sihore and he also took large number of people for religious pilgrimage. Shri Mehraj Jitho Mehta and his son Laxmidas Mehta (Bhuta) were successful and notable individuals. They were religious and they helped many people towards religious activities.
[edit] Geography
Sihor is located at 21°25′31″N 71°34′25″E / 21.425277°N 71.573604°E[1]. It has an average elevation of 60 metres (196 feet).
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census[2], Sihor had a population of 46,943. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Sihor has an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74%, and female literacy is 58%. In Sihor, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.
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[edit] References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Sihor
- ^ "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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