38-626: Vindhyachal pronunciation is a city in Mirzapur district of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh . The city is a Hindu pilgrimage site having the temple of Vindhyavasini , who according to Markandeya Purana , had incarnated to kill the demon Mahishasura . A detailed description has been given in the ' Durga Saptashati ' chapter of the Markandeya Purana. The river Ganga flows through this city. The Indian Standard Time (IST) line passes through
76-415: A literacy rate of 70.38%. 13.92% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes made up 26.48% and 0.81% of the population respectively. Female literacy rate here is 54%. Languages of Mirzapur district (2011) At the time of the 2011 Census of India , 80.95% of the population in the district spoke Hindi and 18.40% Bhojpuri as their first language. Bhojpuri language
114-462: A big level in the name of Government controlled project 'Vindhya Corridor'. There are several temples of other deities in the vicinity, the most famous ones being Ashtabhuja Devi Temple and Kalikhoh Temple. There is parikrama (circumambulation) which constitutes: As per provisional data of 2011 census, Mirzapur -cum-Vindyachal urban agglomeration had a population of 245,817, out of which males were 131,534 and females were 114,283. The population in
152-454: A big part of the coal need of the state. Churk a nearby town is situated around 10 km (6.2 mi), where Jaypee Group is establishing a thermal power project. One of the main reasons this road is always busy is due to daily transport of around 1000 trucks of grits and sand. According to the 2011 census Sonbhadra district has a population of 1,862,559, of which male and female were 971,344 and 891,215 respectively. roughly equal to
190-589: A company in Renukut called HiTech Carbon. Another industrial group initiated a company in Renukut named Grasim Industries Limited, which produces chemicals and later it started own power plant at Renukut in 1998. In 2006 the Ministry of Panchayati Raj named Sonbhadra as one of the country's 250 most backward districts (out of a total of 640 ). It is one of the 34 districts in Uttar Pradesh currently receiving funds from
228-459: A major aluminium plant at Renukut. Owing to the limestone hills, initially one cement factory was established at Churk in 1956. Another cement factory started at Dala in 1971, with an ancillary unit at Chunar from 1980. A big dam constructed at Pipri in 1961 is named Rihand Dam ; a small dam was constructed at Obra in 1968. The Birla group set up an aluminum plant at Renukut. The company set up its own power plant at Renusagar in 1967 and started
266-644: Is known for the Vindhyavasini temple in Vindhyachal and several tourist attractions like waterfalls like Rajdari and Devdari and dams. It consist of several Ghats where historical sculptures are still present. During the Ganges festival these Ghats are decorated with lights and earthen lamps. It was once the largest district in Uttar Pradesh until Sonbhadra district was separated from Mirzapur in 1989. According to
304-419: Is one of the 75 districts in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh . The district is bounded on the north by Bhadohi and Varanasi districts, on the east by Chandauli district , on the south by Sonbhadra district and on the northwest by Prayagraj . The district occupies an area of 4521 km . Mirzapur city is the district headquarters. Mirzapur district is a part of Mirzapur division . This district
342-509: Is one of the most revered Siddhapeeths of Vindhyavasini. The temple is visited by a large number of people daily. Big congregations are held during Navratras in Chaitra (April) and Ashwin (October) months. Kajali competitions are held in the month of Jyestha (June). The temple is situated just 2 km from the Kali Khoh. Currently, the whole Vindhyavasini temple complex is being renovated at
380-687: Is spoken in the district. Agariya , an Austroasiatic tongue with approximately 70,000 speakers; Awadhi , which has a lexical similarity of 72-91% with Hindi and is spoken by about 7,800,000 in Bagelkhand ; and Bagheli , a tongue in the Eastern Hindi group with almost 40,000,000 speakers, written in both the Devanagari and Kaithi scripts. The district consists four Tehsils . These are Mirzapur (Sadar), Chunar , Marihan and Lalganj. These four tehsils are further divided into twelve blocks. In 2006
418-416: Is the closest railhead. Vindhyachal has regular bus services to the nearby towns. The nearest railway station is Mirzapur. Some of the important trains also halt at Vindhyachal railway Station (Code: BDL). Regular bus services connect Vindhyachal to the nearby towns. 25°10′N 82°30′E / 25.167°N 82.500°E / 25.167; 82.500 Mirzapur district Mirzapur district
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#1732845668061456-417: Is the second largest district by area of Uttar Pradesh after Lakhimpur Kheri . The district headquarters is in the town of Robertsganj . Sonbhadra is also known as the "Energy Capital of India" for hosting multiple power plants. Sonbhadra lies between Vindhya and Kaimur hills , and its topology and natural environment prompted the first Prime Minister of India Jawaharlal Nehru to refer to Sonbhadra as
494-542: The 2011 census Mirzapur district has a population of 2,496,970, roughly equal to the nation of Kuwait or the US state of Nevada . This gives it a ranking of 174th in India (out of a total of 640 ). The district has a population density of 561 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,450/sq mi). Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 17.89%. Mirzapur has a sex ratio of 900 females for every 1000 males, and
532-732: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj named Mirzapur one of the country's 250 most backward districts (out of a total of 640 ). It is one of the 34 districts in Uttar Pradesh to have received funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF). Once tourism used to contribute to the economy but due to lack of care from government officials and local people the unmatched beauty of the places like Sirshe dam and waterfall, Dadri (Pipari) dam, Vindham waterfall, Lower Khajuri, Upper Khajuri, Lakhaniya waterfall, Siddhnath Waterfall, Kotwan-Patehara forest, Fort of Chunar and Dadri-Haliya forest has become 'the stories of past'. Once there
570-605: The "Switzerland of India". In 2018 Uttar Pradesh's chief minister Yogi Adityanath recognised Sonbhadra as a tourist hub in Purvanchal region and further promoted by Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department. In February 2020, a Press Trust of India (PTI) news report incorrectly claimed that the Geological Survey of India (GSI) had found 3,000 tonnes (3,300 tons) of gold deposits in Sonbhadra district. PTI later stated on Twitter that
608-607: The Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF). The city is connected by rail to Delhi, Allahabad, Ranchi and Patna. Some notable trains passing through the district are Muri express (Jammu Tawi - Delhi - Tata Nagar), Jharkhand Swarna Jayanti Express/12873(Hatia - Kanpur - Delhi), Triveni Express (Bareilly - Lucknow - Shaktinagar/Singrauli/barwadih) Bhopal Express (Bhopal-Howrah) weekly and Shaktipunj Express/11448(Howrah-Bokaro - Chopan- Jabalpur). Intercity Express/03346 (Singrauli- Chopan-Varanasi). Robertsganj,
646-457: The GSI had told PTI that there had been no such discovery of large gold deposits in the district. The Valley of Son and Belan Rivers abounds in caves which were the earliest dwellings of the primeval inhabitants. This area had been the centre of activities of pre-historic humans which is evident from the rock paintings (pre-historic cave art) found in abundance in this region. These paintings are of
684-614: The Rihand, the Kanhar River , which originates in Chhattisgarh , flows north to join the Son. The district has historic, cultural, and ecological affinities with the Bagelkhand region. Robertsganj is the district headquarters. Sonbhadra has a relatively subtropical climate with high variation between summer and winter temperatures. The average temperature is 30 to 46 °C (86 to 115 °F) in
722-475: The Vindhyachal railway station. Vindhyachal is located at a distance of 70 km from Varanasi and 85 km from Prayagraj . It is a renowned religious city dedicated to the goddess Vindhyavasini (daughter of Yashoda - Nanda ). Vindhyavasini is believed to be the instant bestower of benediction. The Vindhyavasini Devi Temple is situated 8 km from Mirzapur, on the banks of the holy river Ganga. It
760-399: The age range of 0–6 years was 29,619. The effective literacy rate of the population 7 years and above was 77.85 per cent. As of 2001 India census Vindyachal and Mirzapur were together considered a single census entity: a municipal board tagged as ' Mirzapur-cum-Vindhyachal '. It had a population of 205,264, of which males were 109,872 and females 95,392. The population between 0 to 6 years
798-516: The district from west to east. The southern portion of the district is hilly, interspersed with fertile stream valleys. The Rihand River , which rises to the south in the highlands of Surguja district of Chhattisgarh , flows north to join the Son in the center of the district. The Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar , a reservoir on the Rihand , lies partly in the district and partly in Madhya Pradesh . East of
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#1732845668061836-402: The district speak Gondi and 1,800 Kurukh , both tribal languages. Out of the total Sonbhadra population for 2011 census, 16.88 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 314,342 people lives in urban areas of which males are 167,999 and females are 146,343. Sex Ratio in urban region of Sonbhadra district is 871 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in Sonbhadra district
874-501: The district. Though this is not a national highway it is a very busy road because of the towns Dalla, Renukot, Anpara, Shaktinagar which are sufficiently commercialized areas. National Thermal Power corporation is in Shaktinagar and also Northern Coalfields limited (a subsidiary company of Coal India Ltd) has different projects like Singrauli, Khadia, Jayant, Dudhichua, amlori, Kakri etc. These areas have several major coal mines which cater
912-612: The east, Balrampur District of Chhattisgarh state to the south, and Singrauli district of Madhya Pradesh state to the west. The northern part of the district lies on a plateau of the Vindhya Range , and is drained by tributaries of the Ganges including the Belan and Karmanasha rivers. South of the steep escarpment of the Kaimur Range is the valley of the Son River , which flows through
950-476: The glory of the capital never returned. During this time one of the sons of Raja Paramardi Deva, called Ashajit, fled eastwards in the turmoil that followed. His sons or grand sons called Barimal and Bharimal, captured Agori from the Kaharwar Raja and made themselves the independent rulers of Agori and Barhar. The elder brother Barimal took the kingdom of Agori and Barhar, and the younger brother Bharimal became
988-471: The headquarters of Sonbhadra, is located about 88 km (55 mi) from the city of Varanasi which has the nearest airport. Robertsganj is well connected to Lucknow , Allahabad , Varanasi , Mirzapur , Gorakhpur , Faizabad , Ambikapur Sasaram & Garhwa by road. Buses are available at all hours of the day from Varanasi and it normally takes 2 + 1 ⁄ 2 hours to cover the distance. The highway connecting Varanasi and Waidhan passes through
1026-408: The nation of Kosovo or the US state of West Virginia . This gives it a ranking of 254th in India (out of a total of 640 ). The district has a population density of 270 inhabitants per square kilometre (700/sq mi). Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 27.27%. 16.88% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 22.64% and 20.67% of
1064-400: The periods ranging from Mesolithic to Paleolithic ages. Sonbhadra , whose ancient name was Gramputra or Gupt Kashi , was built by the ancient king Putrak for his queen Paatali. It is said that ' Bhars ' had settlements along with Chero , Searis and Kharwar communities in the district up to fifth century there was the rule of ''Chandel Rajput'' kings on Vijaygarh Fort . This district
1102-545: The population respectively. Sonbhadra has a sex ratio of 996 females for every 1000 males. In census enumeration, data regarding child undeg age six were also collected for districts Sonbhadra. There were total 323,092 children under age six against 302,834 of 2001 census. Of total 323,092 male and female were 167,870 and 155,222 respectively. Child sex ratio as per census 2011 was 925 compared to 956 of census 2001. In 2011, children under age six formed 17.35 percent of Sonbhadra District compared to 20.69 percent of 2001. There
1140-478: The ruler of Bardi state ruled by Chandel -Rajput. Another jagirdari in sonbhadra in Vijaygarh .it was also ruled by Chandel Dynasty after that by Narayan dynasty . The district lies in the extreme south-east of the state, and is bounded by Mirzapur district to the northwest, Chandauli district to the north, Kaimur and Rohtas districts of Bihar state to the north-east, Garhwa district of Jharkhand state to
1178-690: The spine of the Kaimur Range, and extending to the Son River at its eastern end. The district has many electrical power stations around Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar . NTPC has two coal-based thermal power plants, being Singrauli Super Thermal Power Station at Shaktinagar and Rihand Thermal Power Station at Rihand Nagar. Other power stations are at Anpara ( UPRVUNL ), Obra (UPRVUNL), Renusagar ( Hindalco ) and Pipri -Hydro (UPRVUNL). Northern Coalfields (a branch of Coal India Limited ) has its headquarters and many coal mines in this region. Hindalco has
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1216-554: The summer and 2 to 15 °C (36 to 59 °F) in the winter. The weather is pleasant in rainy season from July to October. The portion of the district north of the Son River lies in the Lower Gangetic plains moist deciduous forests ecoregion. The portion south of the Son lies in the Chhota Nagpur dry deciduous forests ecoregion. Kaimoor Wildlife Sanctuary lies mostly within the district, reaching generally east and west along
1254-836: Was 28,666. The crude literacy rate was 62.9% and the effective literacy rate was 72.1%. Vindhyachal, a Shakti Peeth, is a centre of pilgrimage in Mirzapur district , Uttar Pradesh. The Vindhyavasini Devi temple located here is a major draw and is thronged by hundreds of devotees during the Navratris of Chaitra and Ashwin months to invoke the blessings of the Goddess. Other sacred places in the town are Ashtbhuja temple, Sita Kund, Kali Khoh, Budeh Nath temple, Narad Ghat, Gerua talab, Motiya talab, Lal Bhairav and Kal Bhairav temples, Ekdant Ganesh, Sapta Sarovar, Sakshi Gopal temple, Goraksha-kund, Matsyendra kund, Tarkeshwar Nath temple, Kankali Devi temple, Shivashiv Samooh Awadhoot Ashram and Bhairav kund. Mirzapur
1292-705: Was a time when every Sunday of rainy season used to be a fair like atmosphere for the neighbouring localities of Sirshe waterfall and Vindham waterfall due to their attraction of tourist not only from every part of the U.P. and but neighbourhood states too. The separation of the Sonebhadra largely affected the economical condition and after the closing of mills and depression in the carpet industry Mirzapur has become economically disadvantaged. 25°09′02″N 82°33′53″E / 25.150677°N 82.564807°E / 25.150677; 82.564807 Sonbhadra district Sonbhadra (also known as Sonebhadra ) or Sonanchal
1330-474: Was divided into two parganas of Agori and Barhar. Chandel Rajput Raja Paramardideva of Mahoba , ancestor of the family and contemporary of Raja Prithviraj III of Delhi, who attacked Mahoba as the Raja was the ally of Raja Jaichand of Kannauj, and occupied it for a time. Raja Paramardi Deva fled for his life with his friends and family, and though Mahoba was re-occupied by the Raja with the help of Jaichand of Kannauj,
1368-591: Was famous as second Kashi during 11th to 13th centuries. In the 9th century B.C., the Brahmadutt dynasty was subdivided by Nagas. Kushan and Nagas also held supremacy over this region before the advent of the Gupta period . After the death of Harshvardhan in the latter half of the 7th century, it remained under the control of the Gurjara-Pratihars till 1025 before they were driven out by Mahmud of Ghazni . This area
1406-551: Was net change of -3.34 percent in this compared to previous census. literacy rate of 64%. Male and female literacy were 74.92% and 52.14% respectively. Total literate in Sonbhadra District were 985,708 of which male and female were 601,988 and 383,720 respectively. Languages in Sonbhadra district (2011) At the time of the 2011 Census of India , 83.91% of the population in the district spoke Hindi and 14.57% spoke Bhojpuri as their first language. Around 5,000 people in
1444-441: Was under the administration of various Governors of Mughal emperors . Some of the forts such as Agori Fort were under the control of Madan Shah. The heroine of Famous Novel Chandrakanta written by Devaki Nandan Khatri was the princess of Vijaygarh and the daughter of king Jay Singh. Agori Barhar was an impartible estate. It originally comprised parts of the present districts of Sonbhadra and part of Mirzapur district. It
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