Charkhari
Charkhari | |
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  Charkhari Location in Uttar Pradesh, India  Charkhari Charkhari (India) | |
| Coordinates: 25°24′N 79°45′E / 25.4°N 79.75°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Mahoba |
| Elevation | 184 m (604 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 27,760 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 210421 |
| Vehicle registration | UP |
| Website | up |
Charkhari is a town in Mahoba district of Uttar Pradesh state, India.
Geography
Charkhari is located at 25°24′N 79°45′E / 25.4°N 79.75°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 184 metres (603 feet). Charkhari is also known as the 'Kashmir of Bundelkhand'. The town is surrounded by many lakes.[2]
History
Charkhari State was one of the Princely states of India during the period of the British Raj. The state was founded in 1765 by Bijai Bahadur, a Rajput of Bundela clan. On India’s independence, this Princely state was acceded to India.[3]
Demographics
As of 2011[update] India census,[4] Charkhari had a population of 27,760. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Charkhari has an average literacy rate of 58%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 68% and female literacy of 47%. 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.
References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Charkhari
- ^ India heritage hub
- ^ India heritage hub
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
External links
- . Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 5 (11th ed.). 1911. p. 891.
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