Bhind district

District of Madhya Pradesh in India

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District of Madhya Pradesh in India

Bhind district

District of Madhya Pradesh

Chhatri of Malhar Rao Holkar in Alampur

Location of Bhind district in Madhya Pradesh

Coordinates (Bhind): 26°36′N 78°48′E﻿ / ﻿26.6°N 78.8°E﻿ / 26.6; 78.8
Country|  India
State| Madhya Pradesh
Division| Morena
Headquarters| Bhind
Tehsils| 10: Bhind Rural, Bhind Urban, Ater, Gormi, Mau, Mehgaon, Gohad, Lahar, Mihona, Raun.
Government

• District Magistrate| Sanjeev Kumar Shrivastava. IAS
• Lok Sabha constituencies| Bhind
• SP| Asit Yadav IPS
Area

• Total| 4,459 km2 (1,722 sq mi)
Population

(2011)[1]

• Total| 1,703,005
• Density| 380/km2 (990/sq mi)
Demographics

• Literacy| 75.3 per cent
• Sex ratio| 838
Language

• Official| Hindi
• Dialect| Bundeli, Brijbhasa.
Time zone| UTC+05:30 (IST)
Vehicle registration| MP-30
Major highways| NH 719 (earlier NH92)
Website| bhind.nic.in

Bhind district is a district in the Chambal division of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. The town of Bhind is the district headquarters.Bhind District is situated in Chambal region in the northwest of the state. It is surrounded by Agra, Etawah, Jalaun and Jhansi districts of Uttar Pradesh state to the north and the east, and the Madhya Pradesh districts of Datia to the south, Gwalior to the southwest, and Morena to the west. The geography of the district is characterised by uneven ravines, plain fertile fields and scanty forests. The total area of the district is 4,459 km2 (1,722 sq mi).

Bhind's soil is drained by the Chambal, Kali Sind, Kunwari or Kwari, Pahuj and Baisali rivers aided by an extensive canal system.

## History[edit]

The district is named after the mythological Hindu saint Vibhandak Rishi also called Bhindi Rishi. During the Mahabharata war the district was believed to have been ruled by the Chedis, then the Yadus. The Chedis were one of the Mahajanapadas.

Then the district was ruled by the Nandas, Mauryas and later Shungas. Soon Shunga rule was replaced with branches of the Nagas with headquarters in Kantipuri and Padmavati. After a brief interregnum by the Kushans, the Nagas re-emerged. Around 270 copper coins from this period were found from the third and fourth centuries CE in Akoda village in Bhind district.

By the middle of the fourth century the territory came under Gupta control. Afterwards the territory was controlled by the Vardhanas and in the eighth century, the Rajput-Pratiharas. In 1195 Mohammed Ghuri attacked the Pratihara chief in Gwalior, who surrendered. For the next three centuries the Delhi Sultanate had control over the district.

In Mughal period District of Bhind formed most part of the Sarkar of Agra in the Subah of Agra. The district comprised mainly the Mahal of Hatkant which had a brick fort. The Mughal rule continued till the beginning of 18th Century. The town of Gohad , which is now part of Bhind district , was founded by a jat family. The tract around this town was captured by the Jat family in the latter part of the 17th Century.

In about 1736 A.D, the Maratha army led by Baji Rao I, attacked the Raja of Bhadawar, and after putting him to flight, devastated his territory. Again in 1737, Malhar Rao Holkar attacked the territory of the Raja of Bhadawar and besieged his stronghold.

Lord Cornwallis I, under another treaty concluded with the Scindhia in November 1805 , the British are to cede to Maharaja Daulat Rao Schindia (1784-1827), the fortress of Gwalior and Gohad, including Gird Gohad and the Pargana of Bhind and it’s fortresses.

The State of Madhya Bharat was formally inaugurated by Jawaharlal Nehru, the then Prime Minister of India, on 28 May 1948 at Gwalior. Scindia and Holkar were sworn in as the Rajpramukh and Up-Rajpramukh, respectively. It was decided to divide the Union into six districts and Bhind was one among them. As a result of reorganisation of the states Madhya Bharat was added to Madhya Pradesh state on 1 November 1956.

After Independence Bhind became infamous for dacoits who mainly resided in the ravines of chambal. However in thee early 2000's most the dacoits were killed in encounters with Police or they surrendered.[2]

#### Historical Places of Bhind[edit]

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* Ganesh Mandir is an ancient Ganesh temple built at the ghats of Gauri pond.
* Dandraua Hanuman Mandir (Mau) is an ancient Hanuman Mandir. Hanuman ji is best known as Dr. Hanuman.
* Vankhandeshwar Mandir is an ancient Shivalaya built by Prithviraj Chauhan.
* Akoda is the place where Kherapati Hanuman Mandir (Panjay Sarkar). This town is situated 10 km (6.2 mi) from Bhind.
* Naarada (Lahar) is the place where mythological saint Maharshi Narada prayed.
* Pandari is a village in Bhind Tehsil, where Pandavas took refuge during Agyatvas period of their banishment. Pandari is originated from the word Pandav Vati.
* Bhawani Gauri Sarover is a pond built at Bhind town by Prithvi Raj Chauhan.
* Machhand is a village in Mihona Tehsil, noted as the place of penance of Machhendranath, the Guru of Guru Gorakhnath.
* Bijpuri is a village in Bhind Tehsil, known for the Samadhi of Sage Gwalav, after which Gopachal fort came to be known as Gwalior Fort.
* Boreshwar is a temple in Ater Tehsil at Dulhagan village and contains an ancient Shiva temple.
* Gahiyar baba mandir located in village devgarh Umri.[3]

## Geography Of Bhind[edit]

Bhind is the Northernmost District of Madhya Pradesh,north east of Gwalior, situated at 26°34’50” latitude and 78°48’05” longitude. The district lies in the valleys of Chambal and the Sind, between the Kunwari and the Pahuj rivers. The district spans from 25°54’5” North to 26°47’50” North and from 78°12’45” East to 79°8’30” 79°8’30” East.

The shape of the district is semi circular, bulging towards the north east.The greatest length of Bhind district measures about 105 km south east to north west.

The entire District lies in the Chambal valley. It forms the south western part of Ganga Valley. The Hills are only a few, small and isolated, mostly in the south west.

It is only in the Bhind Tehsil that the rivers flow towards east. The topology of Bhind is the topography of the valley plains. The plains at present are closely cultivated fields devoid of trees, stubbed with shrubby growth only along the moist hollows, and thickly populated.The only divisions of topography are offered by the network of rivers with deep channels and steep bank.

The widest plane of the district lies in the western part around Gohad, Mehgaon and Mau. The ravine lands extend along both sides of the rivers and their tributaries. These ravins were the ideal shelters and bypass routes of dacoits. The ravine areas are mostly unsuitable for cultivation and settlements.

The district is crossed by a number of rivers and streams. The Chambal and the Sind are the main rivers of the district. The Chambal forms the northern boundary. As the 2 rivers are the tributaries of the Yamuna, they form parts of the Ganga drainage system. Aaprt from these, the other important rivers of the district are the Kunwari, the Pahuj, the Asan and the Vaisali.

### Climate[edit]

The Climate of Bhind is characterized by general dryness, except during the south-west monsoon season. The year may be divided into 4 seasons. The winter season is from December to February is followed by the summer season from March to about middle of June . The period from Middle of June to about the end of September is the south-west monsoon season. October and November constitute the post-monsoon or retreating monsoon season

### RainFall[edit]

The average annual rainfall of Bhind is 668.3 mm.The spatial variation of the district is not too much. About 92% of the annual rainfall is received in the south-west monsoon months. On an average there are 33 rainy days in a year. The heaviest rainfall in the 24 hours recorded at any station in the district was 295.9mm at Bhind on 6th September, 1910.

### Temperature[edit]

There is no meteorological observatory in Bhind. After February the temperature increases steadily till May , when the mean daily temperature is about 46 degree C and the mean daily minimum is about 28 degree C. In the June the mean daily temperature is higher than in may by a couple of degrees. The heat in summer is intense and the dust laden scorching winds which blow often add much to the discomfort. With onset of monsoon in district by about middle of June, there is an appreciable drop in the temperature. After October day and night temperature decrease rapidly. January is greatly the coldest month with the mean daily maximum temperature at about 23 degreeC, and the mean daily minimum at about 5 degree C. In 2003 it dropped to about 2-3 degree C. In the cold season in the rear of passing western disturbances, cold waves affect the District and the minimum temperature may drop down to about a degree below the freezing point of water.

## Demographics[edit]

Historical populationYear| Pop.| ±% p.a.

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1901| 432,296| —
1911| 412,684| −0.46%
1921| 393,849| −0.47%
1931| 430,376| +0.89%
1941| 494,059| +1.39%
1951| 527,978| +0.67%
1961| 641,169| +1.96%
1971| 793,955| +2.16%
1981| 973,816| +2.06%
1991| 1,219,000| +2.27%
2001| 1,428,559| +1.60%
2011| 1,703,005| +1.77%
source:[4]

Religions in Bhind district (2011)[5]

Religion |  | Percent
Hinduism |

| 93.68%
Islam |

| 3.92%
Jainism |

| 1.17%
Buddhism |

| 0.72%
Other or not stated |

| 0.51%

According to the 2011 census Bhind District had a population of 1,703,005,[6] roughly equal to the nation of The Gambia[7] or the US state of Nebraska.[8] This gives it a ranking of 286th in India (out of a total of 640).[6]

The district has a population density of 382 inhabitants per square kilometre (990/sq mi).[6] Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 19.25%.[6]

Bhind has a sex ratio of 837 females for every 1000 males,[6] and a literacy rate of 64.29%. 25.42% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 22.01% and 0.36% of the population respectively.[6]It has lowest number and lowest percentage of Scheduled Tribes in Madhya Pradesh.

Hindi is the predominant language, spoken by 99.59% of the population.[9]

The dominant castes of Bhind are Rajput, Brahmin, Soni, Kushwaha, Baghel, Kayastha,and Jain with sizeable number of Lodhis and Yadavs.[10]

## Administration[edit]

Bhind district administration is headed by the District Magistrate of Bhind. The DM is assisted by a Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Additional District Magistrates (ADM) and two Joint Collector.

The district is divided into 5 sub-divisions and 6 development blocks. Each sub-division headed by a Sub Divisional magistrate. It is further divided into 10 tehsils.

1  | Bhind Nagar

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2  | Bhind Rural
3  | Ater
4  | Lahar
5  | Mehgoan
6  | Mau
7  | Roun
8  | Mihona
9  | Gohad
10  | Gormi

## Politics[edit]

Bhind District has five Vidhan Sabha constituencies. BJP and Congress are the parties which mainly dominate the political scenario of Bhind.

* Bhind Assembly constituency
* Ater Assembly constituency
* Mehgaon Assembly constituency
* Lahar Assembly constituency
* Gohad Assembly constituency

Bhind Lok Sabha constituency is stronghold of BJP as it has not lost any general election here since 1989.

## Tourist attractions[edit]

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#### Chhatri of Malhar Rao Holkar, Alampur[edit]

Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar built the chhatri of Malhar Rao Holkar at Alampur in Bhind district in 1766. It is marked by carvings. It is built on the pattern of the chhatris of Holkar rulers at Indore.[1]

Shri Rawatpura Dham

The temple of Hindu Lord Hanuman is situated at Lahar tehsil of Bhind. This place is known as Rawatpura Dham and is under in Lahar tehsil.

#### Fort of Ater[edit]

Ater Fort was built by king Badan Singh Bhadauria from 1664 to 1668. The Fort of Ater is located near Ater town, 35 km (22 mi) from Bhind and 40 km (25 mi) from Porsa Morena.[11][12]

#### Jain temples[edit]

The temple of Lord Mahavira is situated at Barason in Mehgaon tehsil. In Jain tradition, it is among the Atishaya kshetra, i.e. places where Lord Mahavira visited during his journey after getting Kaivalya (Ultimate Realization) and miraculous events took place. It is situated 14 km (8.7 mi) from Bhind town. Other Atishaya kshetra are Jain temple of Lord Neminath at Pavai near Bhind town and Lord Ajitnatha at Barahi, which is 20 km (12 mi) from Bhind at the Bhind-Etawah district border on the bank of the Chambal. An ancient holy place called "Digambar jain Parasnath Jinalaya" is situated in the village of Simar Biragma, about 20 km (12 mi) from Bhind and approximately 6 km (3.7 mi) from Atishaya kshetra Barason. There are approximately 60 Jain temples in Bhind town itself.

#### Mata Renuka Temple[edit]

An ancient temple is situated at Jamdara village in Mau tehsil, 45 km (28 mi) from Bhind, which was thought to be built by the mythological sage Parashurama.

#### Narad Dev Temple[edit]

An ancient temple of God Narad Dev is situated on the banks of the Kali Sindh. It can be reached by Lahaar Madori road, and is around 1 km (0.62 mi) from Madori.

#### National Chambal (Gharial) Wildlife Sanctuary[edit]

National Chambal (Gharial) Wildlife Sanctuary is situated on the Chambal River, and is inhabited by crocodiles, ghariyals, Ganges dolphins, and migratory birds. A boat cruise is organised by local forest officials. The sanctuary is 22 kilometres (14 mi) from Bhind town.

#### Gohad Fort[edit]

Gohad Fort was built by the Bamraulia Jat ruler Singhandev II in 1505. Government offices are currently situated on its premises.[citation needed]

#### Sun Temple[edit]

The Sun temple, also known as Balaji Temple, is situated 42 kilometres (26 mi) from Bhind at Balaji near Mihona Tehsil. This temple dedicated to God Sun. Every year a fair is organized here on the occasion of "Rang panchmi".

#### Ancient Dandraua Temple Mau Tehsil[edit]

This is a temple to the Hindu God Hanuman, believed to possess curing powers. Worshipers go to the temple every Tuesday and Saturday. Another Panchmukhi Hanuman mandir in Heerapura 10 km (6.2 mi) from Lahar. Dandraua Dham [website] Dr. Hanuman | Dandraua sarkar | Dandraua Dham and in Rohani jagir village, 4 km (2.5 mi) from lahar tehsil; you can see about 70- to 80-year-old banyan tree which is very huge and under which is the temple of Lord Shiva is also built, which is known as asana and there is also a waterfall next to the temple.

#### Vankhandeshwar Temple[edit]

Vankhandeshwar temple of Lord Shiva is located near the bank of Gauri Sarovar, a beautiful lake. It is said that this temple is founded by Prithviraj chauhan (Prithviraj) in 1175 AD.

#### Other Tourist Places[edit]

* Niranjana Mata Mandir 17th SAF batallion
* Manshapuran Hanuman Mandir
* Hanuman Ji Mandir Didi
* Boreshwar Mahadev Mandir
* Chhatri of Malhar Rao Holkar Alampur
* Bhind Fort
* Jain Temples of Baranso

## Culinary Delights[edit]

* Peda of Bhind
* Ghonta Aloo and Maalpua
* Gol Gappe
* Matha ke Aloo
* Kalakand

## Economy[edit]

Malanpur is the modern industrial area in Bhind District near Gwalior in Gohad tehsil, 65 km (40 mi) from Bhind town. Its industries include modern automobiles, bicycles, soaps and detergents, electronics, pharmaceuticals and food and dairy products.

A small cluster of Industries is also located in Deenpura village.

However the economy of Bhind is predominantly based on agriculture.Both Rabi and Kharif crops are cultivated in the district. Rabi cultivation has gained significantly along with increase in irrigation in this area. In Kharif crops, the development of certain crops like rice and bajra has given particular attention and has registered progress. This growth of Kharif crops has evidently been due to decreasing popularity of other food crops consisting mostly of millets, which had earlier occupied a much larger area together under them.

Bajra,Wheat,Mustard,Rice are the main crops grown here.

## Notable Personalities[edit]

* Kaptan Singh Solanki
* Satendra Singh Lohiya
* Arvind Singh Bhadoria
* Bhagirath Prasad
* Govind Singh
* Satyadev Katare
* Chaudhary Rakesh Singh Chaturvedi

## Villages[edit]

* Nahara
* Kosad
* Chillonga
* Jampura
* Bharoli
* Bilav
* Barakalan
* Nayagaon
* Devgarh
* Akoda
* Bhadakur

## References[edit]

1. ^ "Census of India: Bhind". www.censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
2. ^ "Bhind | Incredible India". www.incredibleindia.org. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
3. ^ https://archaeology.mp.gov.in/contents.aspx?page=bhind&number=g5MZ0I7EiKCrLrnTVXpaLg==. `{{cite web}}`: Missing or empty `|title=` (help)
4. ^ "Table A-02 Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901: Madhya Pradesh" (PDF). census.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
5. ^ "Table C-01 Population By Religion: Madhya Pradesh". census.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
6. ^ a b c d e f "District Census Handbook: Bhind" (PDF). Census of India. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. 2011.
7. ^ US Directorate of Intelligence. "Country Comparison:Population". Archived from the original on 13 June 2007. Retrieved 1 October 2011. "Gambia, The 1,797,860 July 2011 est."
8. ^ "2010 Resident Population Data". U. S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 19 October 2013. Retrieved 30 September 2011. "Nebraska 1,826,341"
9. ^ "Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Madhya Pradesh". censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
10. ^ "Study of Bundelkhand" (PDF). Planning Commission. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 23 March 2019.
11. ^ "Fort Of Ater | District Bhind, Government Of Madhya Pradesh | India". Retrieved 27 February 2024.
12. ^ "Ater Fort | Commissioner Chambal Division | India". Retrieved 27 February 2024.

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