Tuesday, 27 December 2011

Nearby places Maps of Jaitpur Belatal, And history of the Rath

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  Nearby places Maps of Jaitpur Belatal
History of Rath

According to the general belief in the town, Rath's name came from the word "Virat". It is believed to be Virat Nagari where Pandavas remained in hiding for one year. Virat was the king of Virat Nagari on whose name the city was named. All the Pandavas along with Draupadi lived in Virat Nagri for one year in hiding (Agyatvas). Yudhishthir was a courtier who used to play Chaupar (the game of dice)with the king. Bheem was a cook. Arjun lived as Brihannala, a dance teacher of Uttara, daughter of king Virat, who was later married to Abhimanyu. Draupadi was a maid to the queen. The brother of the queen, Keechak, tried to lure Draupadi and was killed by Bheema near a pond. "Dhupakali pond" in the city is believed to be the pond where Bheema killed Keechak. Virat, later became Rath. The father of the freedom movement in the whole of bundelkhand, Deewan Shatrughan Singh [aka 'Bundelkhand Gandhi & Bundelkhand Kesri'] & his wife Rani Rajendra Kumari. These were the two fountain heads of the freedom movement in all of Bundelkhand. They also were the main patrons of revolutionaries like Chandrashekhar Azad who frequented their Castle in their native village of Maungrauth. The Rani defeated the sitting UP Chief Minister C.B. Gupta as an independent candidate. They were also the main inspiration behind the Bhoodaan movement in Bundelkhand and Maungraut changed the history of the movement by becoming the first complete Gramdaan.

Despite being from one of the most affluent families in Central India this couple sacrificed everything for the nation and donated their lands to the poor. They were in British jails for the Indian freedom struggle for over 9 years each. They are now the subject of folk tales and songs highlighting their bravery and hailing them as symbols of Bundelkhandi valor.

Historical places

Historical places like Khajuraho, Mahoba, Chitrakoot, Belatal, Jhansi, Orchha, Charkhari, are well connected to Rath by road. In Rath, places of interest ar Chaupreshver Dham, Id gah (Rath), Bade Pir Shab Dargah, Ram Bagh, bajrangwali temple SankatMochan Dham, Madai Matan, Gayatri Shaktipeeth, BNV degree college etc Meher Dham (noranga)Natural water fall at Sikroda near Village Devara Barakhambha shyamla devi temple.Singh Maheshweri Temple, Chaura Devi Temple, Meher Temple, City Forest, Gayatri Tapubhumi, Bake Bihari Temple, Brahamanand Dham, Kalpa Vraksh, Nirankari Asram, Gayatri Shakti Peeth

Geography

Rath is located at 25°35′N 79°34′E / 25.58°N 79.57°E / 25.58; 79.57.[1] It has an average elevation of 165 metres (541 feet). temperatur min-3°c max-43°c

Roads

Rath is well connected by road trandport to various towns and cities. It is connected to cities like Kanpur, Lucknow, Jhansi, Delhi, Mahoba, Hamirpur, Maudaha, Banda, Allahabad, Orai etc. Though connected to various cities through State and National highways network, some of the road patches require to be improved for better riding facilities. One can avail UP roadways facilities and private bus facilities from UP roadways bus stand located at "Padav" for going to Kanpur, Hamirpur, Belatal Mahoba, Maudaha, Delhi, Banda, Jhansi etc. For going to Orai or towards Orai like Gohand, one has to take Bus from "Orai Bus Stand". Approximate distances from Rath to various places are given below: Mahoba = 65 km, Belatal Jaitpur 60 Hamirpur = 75 km, Banda = 120 km, Orai = 56 km, Khajuraho = 130 km, Kanpur = 151 km, Jhansi = 139 km, Delhi = 506 km, Lucknow = 235 km, Agra = 310 km, Noida = 480 km, and Allahabad = 295 km.
Nearest Railway Station

Rath has no Railway Station. Nearest railway station is Belatal near panwari 25 k.m.connected to Rath by bus. Renowned Khajuraho is connected both from Harpalpur,orai and Mahoba by road and railways. There has been a demand to connect Rath. There are two feasibilitis reported Mahoba-Bhind via Orai and Harpalpur-Hamirpur via Rath. Belatal (40 km from Rath), Orai (50 km from Rath), Harpalpur (50 km from Rath), Ragaul (55 km from Rath)
Schools and Colleges


(BNV) degree college (affiliated with Bundelkhand University, Jhansi). The college has the courses of BSc and MSc (Ag). A number of senior secondary and secondary schools are available in Rath such as

    * Government Polytechnic College, Sarila Road
    * Government I.T.I. College
    * B.N.V. Inter College
    * Bal Mandir Inter College
    * G.R.V. Inter College
    * Govt. Girls Inter College
    * Faiz-E-Am Inter College
    * Chetan Das Inter College
    * Seth Chhotelal Academy
    * Chitra Gupt Inter College
    * Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
    * Hind Angels Public School
    * Christ Convent Public School
    * Swami VIvekanand School
    * St. Braj Ballabhdas Higher secondary School
    * Saraswati Balika Mandir
    * Gayatri Vidhyapeeth
    * M Warsi national school
    * Mothers international school

Administration

Sub district administration

Rath is the headquarter of sub division which is headed by a Sub Divisional Magistrate (S.D.M.). The same officer holds the court of City Megistrate of Rath. SDM is assisted by four officers one Tehsil Magistrate and three Nayab Tehsil Magistrates. Tehsildar looks into all the revenue matter of whole of sub district and is assisted by three nayabs who look after the three divisions of Rath namely Majgawan , Amgaon and Rath city. S.D.M. = Mr.Rakesh Kumar

Police administration

Rath city's security is maintained by Rath Kotwali. An officer of the cadre of Deputy Superintendent of Police (C.O.) heads the police administration of Rath. Rath Kotwali is headed by Kotwal an officer of Inspector cadre. Rath police circle consists of 2 police stations namely

    * Rath City Kotwali
    * Majgawan Thana

Rath Kotwali Circle consists 5 police chowki

    * Hamirpur Chungi
    * Ramlila Maidan
    * Orai Road
    * Coat Bazar
    * Barahkhamba

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    Friday, 9 December 2011

    Water Source Near Of the Belatal Mahoba Jaitpur

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    Ken-Betwa Link Project
     
    While increasing water availability in Bundelkhand is a complex issue, government effort is focussed narrowly on increasing supply. The most ambitious and controversial project proposed is the Interlinking of Rivers (ILR) plan, developed by the National Water Development Agency (NWDA).
    Envisaging transfer of waters from 'surplus' river basins to 'deficit' basins of the country, ILR if implemented in totality would be the largest water development project in the world, costing over Rs 600,000 crore.
    The first of several links proposed under ILR is in Bundelkhand, between the Ken and the Betwa. The Ken-Betwa Link Project (KBLP) is being pursued as a 'pilot' for implementation of the national plan. One of the reasons for this choice is that the two rivers are quite close to each other.
    According to a feasibility report prepared by NWDA - which is the only government document on the project prepared so far - KBLP aims to provide additional water to the areas of the upper Betwa sub-basin from the Ken basin, where surplus water is claimed to be available in large quantity.
    As a first step, a 73.8 m high structure called the Greater Gangau Dam (GGD), is proposed on the Ken, at Daudhan, on the border of Chhatarpur and Panna districts, 2.5 km upstream from the existing Gangau weir.
    Stored water is to be transferred to the Betwa through a 231.45 km long canal. The canal will terminate at Barwasagar reservoir in Jhansi district, on the small Barwa river that empties into the Betwa. (See 'Proposed Ken-Betwa Link’ map in Bundelkhand in Maps).
    As a result, an area of around 6.45 lakh hectares, of which nearly 5 lakh hectares is in MP Bundelkhand, is expected to be irrigated, through four additional projects. Of the 6.45 lakh hectares, around 1.27 lakh hectares would be in the upper Betwa sub basin, 3.23 lakh hectares around the project site in the Ken basin and around 47,000 hectares would be along the route of the link canal.
    Around 3.3 lakh people living in towns and villages along the canal are expected to get drinking water.
    While Chhatarpur, Tikamgarh, Hamirpur and Jhansi districts are expected to get direct drinking water and irrigation benefits, Raisen and Vidisha districts of MP are expected to get indirect benefits through augmentation of existing reservoirs on the Betwa that meet water needs of these districts.
    The project is also expected to have capacity to generate 72 mW of power.
    The cost of the project was estimated at close to Rs 2000 crore at 1994-95 prices.
    The feasibility report estimated that around 8,500 people living in 10 villages will be displaced and the submerged area of 8650 hectares will include 6400 hectares of forest land, most of it in the Panna tiger reserve (see Sanctuaries). 
    The project was kicked off in on August 25, 2005, when the UP and MP chief ministers signed a memorandum of understanding in the presence of the Prime Minister, to take up work for preparing a detailed project report (DPR).
    Around 75% of the construction cost is to be recovered from water users, who will be charged on the basis of area under cultivation.
    KPLP has been severely criticised by environmentalists and NGOs on several grounds. As early as July 2003,  the project was 'rejected' at a 'Bundelkhand Water Parliament' held at Orchha by a group of NGOs including Vigyan Shiksha Kendra, Banda, Navdanya and Gram Sewa Samiti, with representatives from most Bundelkhand districts.
    The objections to the project are around four main issues that need to be closely scrutinised when the DPR is released.
    Firstly, estimates of 'surplus' water availability in the Ken have to be verified, across years, and across seasons.
    Secondly, hydrological and environmental impacts like impact on aquifiers along the route of the canal and increase in erosion and degradation of water quality around the Ken project sites have to be projected and quantified in detail.
    Thirdly, the impact on wild life in and around the Panna tiger reserve has to be understood in terms better than that described in the feasibility report, which makes remarks like: 'Wild life has got its own natural characteristic of moving to the interior forest areas…'
    Fourthly, the impact of human life has to be considered. As in case of all large irrigation projects undertaken in India, estimates of number of people who will be displaced, and cost of rehabilitation are said to be gross underestimations.
    The feasibility report does not even attempt to understand water and livelihood needs and concerns of people who will be affected. Even if local communities welcome the project, they face several problems. Villages along the reservoir face problems of waterlogging and the feasibility report itself admits that Chhatarpur and Panna districts are 'well known for endemic malaria'.
    Even if the DPR and subsequent debates satisfactorily address the above four issues, KPLP faces several problems.
    MP and UP have a rich history of water-sharing disputes (see Dams and Canals), and projects have dragged on for years, making all original cost-benefit estimates meaningless. As it is, KPLP faces major engineering problems and cost escalation, as the canal will pass through rocky terrain.
    More fundamentally, KPLP goes against the poor long-term record of big irrigation projects across the world.
    It will put highly vulnerable tribal families and marginal farmers of two of India's poorest districts at great, untested risk: they will be unwitting participants in an experiment that involves reducing the complexities of river basins naturally evolved over thousands of years to a simple arithmetic exercise of shifting water from one basin to another.
    There are far less risky, less time-consuming and less expensive alternatives like checkdams that are available.
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    Monday, 28 November 2011

    Brief Introduction of Belatal

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    Brief Introduction of  Belatal Mahoba(Ramkumar Rawat Belatal)

    Belatal is a beautiful hill place for enjoy there  holidays with full happiness, There are a lots of peaceful places like natural lake, beautiful green forest ( You can see there a animal like lions, monkeys and more) also there are different kind of natural fruits like plums, banana guava and many more.

    Belatal having the very popular temples, there are all the temples are very old and all the peoples beleives that those peoples are coming in these themples then

    the wishes will be completed them by god. The temples names are- Anjani Mata, Chai Mai Mata Mandir, Dhonsa Mandir etc.

    The peoples of the belatal celebrates the festivals with fully enjoyment with dancing, singing etc. The main festivals of the belatal's are Diwali, Holi, Rakshabandhan, Shiv ratri, Janmashtmi, Durga puja etc.

    Belatal having a big shopping market there are a lots of shops in the market. There are approx 84 villages near of the belatal the all the peoples of the villages comes to belatal for shopping. The big market organizes two days in a weak in belatal Wednesday and Saturday. You can buy there everything with the fresh vegetables.

    Belatal having approx the 22000 population. And goverment try to open the a lots of goverment schools in the belatal because the neareast villages students comes to belatal to get the education. Also belatal known as a biggest Block of the Utter Pradesh because it has approx 84 villages.

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    Saturday, 26 November 2011

    Fairs and festivals, Cuisine, Educational institutions, Government hospitals of Kulphar

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    Fairs and festivals of Kulphar Near of Belatal

    All the major Indian festivals are celebrated here. The longest of them is festival of navratra and Dussera. Its a 10 days long festival and idols of goddess Durga are placed in many places and day-night long celebrations continues. The festival ends with the immersion of the idols in bara tal lake. Other major festivals are Holi, Diwali, Eid, Christmas and Raksha bandhan. In the month of august and September famous fair of Jalvihar is organized in the city. It is month long celebration. during the opening day of fair idols of all the temples of town are taken out of the temple and a procession takes place.


    Cuisine of kulphar

    Typical north Indian food is served and taken everywhere in the town. But a typical bundeli cuisine called "bhata aur gakariya" is very popular here. It is a curry of brinjal and a specially cooked bread. One must taste when s/he visits the place. After food it is must to have dessert so try the famous milk cake at Rahul Restaurant in the main market and Kalakand at Matadin aka Matti halwai's shop. And after you finish your meal don't forget to chew the famous betel leaf of Mahoba.

    Educational institutions

    • Government Girls Degree College(Under Construction) - Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh recently announced the opening of Girls' degree college in Kulpahar. It will offer Bachelor of Arts degree in few subjects initially.
    • Jantantra Intermediate College - is affiliated to Uttar Pradesh Board of Secondary Education. It admits students from class 6th till 12th.
    • Kulpahar Christian School - is affiliated to Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). It admits students from kindergarten till 12th.
    • Government Girls High School - is affiliated to Uttar Pradesh Board of Secondary Education. It admits girls students from class 6th till 10th.
    • G.B. Islamia Inter College
    • Rafique Memorial Junior High School

    Government hospitals

    • Community Health Center (Civil Hospital) Kulpahar - It is a 30 bed community hospital situated on eastern part of the city on NH-76. This hospital serves to a population of over 3lakh.[9]
    • Government Ayurvedic hospital
    • Government Homeopathic hospital

    Private hospitals

    • Janki Nursing Home - It is a 6 bed hospital situated at the centre of the city. It is one of the most prestigious hospital of the area serving people since 1975.
    • Shiv Aushadhalaya - It is an ayurvedic hospital serving to the people of Kulpahar since pre-independence era.
    • Kulpahar Christian Mission Hospital (Asha Arogya Chikitsalay) - It is a 20 bed hospital run by Protestant Christian missionaries situated on Kulpahar-Nowgong road in the southern part of the city.

    Veterinary hospitals

    • Government Veterinary Hospital Kulpahar

    Dental hospitals

    • Awasthi Dental Clinic- Only dental clinic in the area.

    National banks

    • State Bank of India, Sarrafa Baazaar State Bank of India Website link - This branch is on centralized banking system of State Bank of India.
    • Allahabad Bank, Bus Station Allahabad Bank website link

    Other banks

    • Chhatrasal Grameen Bank
    • District Co-operative Bank

     transportation of kulphar


    Air

    Kulpahar is served by the Khajuraho airport (90 km) and is linked to Mumbai, Delhi, Varanasi and Agra by Jet Airways and Indian Airlines. Other airports in the vicinity are Kanpur (180 km) and Lucknow (250 km).


    Road


    National Highway 76
    National Highway 76[10] runs through the center of the city. Kulpahar is located in between Jhansi and Allahabad on this highway. Another highway that links Kulpahar is National Highway 74 starts at Kanpur and ends at Sagar in Madhya Pradesh. There are other highways that link Kulpahar to other parts of the state. Kulpahar also has one bus station and a railway station catering to different routes. Regular bus services are available to nearby towns like Mahoba, Banda, Nowgaon, Charkhari, Rath, Orai, Chitrakoot, Karwi, Hamirpur and Kulpahar is also well connected with bus services to Allahabad, Varanasi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Delhi, Agra, Jhansi, Jaipur and Ajmer.
    Tourist taxis, auto-rickshaws and tempos are available for local transport. But the cheapest and most efficient method of local transport is the Tonga. Rates are not fixed and one needs to bargain.

    Rail

    Kulpahar is a railway station[11] of the North Central Railways Zone, and is well connected by trains with all major cities, namely, Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Jhansi, Varanasi, Agra, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Gaya, Mathura and Allahabad.

    Kulpahar Railway Station
    Major Trains connecting Kulpahar with rest of the country are 1107/1108 Bundelkhand Exp, 2175/2176 Gwalior-Howrah Chambal Exp, 2177/2178 Mathura-Howrah Chambal Exp, 2189/2190 Mahakoshal Exp, 1069/1070 Tulsi Exp and 2447/2448 Uttar Pradesh Sampark Kranti Exp.


    Granite mining in Kulpahar


    Chandela period well
    Kulpahar region comprises areas which are essentially covered by grey, pink, red granitic rock and black dolerite. The rocks are generally medium to coarse to very coarse grained, having variegated colours with varying textural patterns. In geological nomenclature they can be classified on the basis of colour, grain size and texture. Over half of the areas identified so far appear suitable for extracting blocks of two cubic meters in size from the surface outcrops. The granite with red feldspar having presence of white and bluish quartz has caught the fancy of buyers and has become quite popular in national and international markets during the last 10 years, The remaining outcrops would be suited for blocks of smaller size. Ruby red granite is good in quality and is very popular in national and international markets, In granitic terrain the rocks may occur in the form of widespread sheets exposed above the ground level, in the form of hillocks, as high ground or below the ground under soil cover. They may also occur as boulders of different size and shapes spread over the sheet rock. They may be found as dykes, particularly of black and green types, as long narrow ridges often concealed beneath the surface. A major part of granite deposits in these regions are underground and have to be extracted by open cast mining. Underground granite block is more compact and require sophisticated and specialised machinery which adds to the cost of mining.


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    History of the kulphar Near of Belatal

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    Read History of the kulphar near of Belatal....

     Kulpahar was the capital of a princely state of the same name in British India. Kulpahar was founded in 1700 by Raja Jagat Raj[6] of Jaitpur son of Maharaja Chhatrasal, and was reorganized by Senapati, a Bundela Rajput who was the son of Raja Jagat Raj of Jaitpur grandson of Maharaja Chhatrasal. Kulpahar was captured by the British in 1804, and became a princely state in the Bundelkhand Agency of the Central India Agency. The chief resided at the town of Nowgong in Madhya Pradesh. The fort of Kulpahar, situated on a steep hill, towers more than 800 ft (244 m) above the sea level, and contains the ruins of elaborately carved sculptures.

    Brief history of Kulpahar is covered under the section of origin. Not much information is available about the medieval and ancient history of Kulpahar but the remains of structures dating back 9th and 10th century confirms the existence and importance of Kulpahar in the ancient and medieval India.


    After the Mughals' fall and the rise of Chhatrasal Bundela, Kulpahar passed under his sway but failed to acquire and kind of pre-eminence. In the 17th century Chhatrasal declared independence and put a stiff resistance against Aurangzeb. He established a Bundella Principality and Bahadur Shah Moghal had to confirm all his acquisitions in the area called 'Bundelkhand'. There was a revival of hostilities during the region of reign of Farrukhsiyar when his general Mohammed Khan Bangash invaded Bundelkhand in the year 1729 AD and the aged ruler Chatrasal had to seek aid from Peshwa Baji rao. His 'Maratha'army of 70,000 men dashed from Indore (Malwa) and encamped at Mahoba. They surrounded forces of nawab Banghash who had captured Jaitpur, Belatal, Mudhari and Kulpahar etc. The Peshwa inflicted a crushing defeat over the Nawab by annihilating his forces in the dense forests of Jaitpur, Mudhari and Salat near Kulpahar. In return for this help, Chhatrasal bequeathed one third of his dominion to the Maratha Chieftain. That part included Mahoba, Shri Nagar, Jaitpur, Kulpahar etc. Later, under the treaty Bessien in 1803 AD the marathas ceded Bundelkhand area to British rulers. Its administration was , however, carried over by the subedar of Jalaun until 1858 AD when it was finally annexed by the East India Company. Kulpahar was made the head-quarter of a Tehsil under the sub-division of Mahoba in the district of Hamirpur.
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    Saturday, 12 November 2011

    Belatal BudKi Mela, Pathva Mela, Ponds, Lake and Hills

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    Belatal is very popular town in the mahoba district. There are a lot of tourist attractions places like beautiful lake, big pond and a lot of temples. You can enjoy there a lot off high hills and can see there all belatal attractions from there. Most popular temples in belatal are Chai Mai Mata Mandir, Anjni Mata Mandir, and Dhonsa Mandir is very big and popular mandir having the beautiful lake sorrounding this temple also a beautiful green forest is there which will give the peace of your mind.

    If you want to really enjoy your holidays then you should visit the belatal and its popular attractions. You can see there the old kings and queens forts. Still there are a lot of kings forts can give you the full enjoyment.
    Belatal having around the 22000 population and goverment is trying to give the full education of the belatal's students.

    You can enjoy there a lots of fairs like BudKi Mela, Pathva Mela. there are great thing of the enjoyment in belatal in Mahoba. also the different kind of fair happens during the festivals time.


    There are a lot of transportation services like trains and nearst airport in Khajuraho will provide you the flexible journey.

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    Location: Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh, India

    Sunday, 23 October 2011

    History of Belatal

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    The 800-odd weavers’ families of Belatal village in Mahoba are struggling for survival. “We have not taken full meal in the last three years,” said Rekha Rani, a weaver, whose husband migrated to Gujarat after he did not find work in the village.
    “The weavers of Belatal have no land. They spun khadi for the Gandhi Ashram but after its closure in 2001, they are facing a tough time,” said Abhishek Singh, whose NGO Arunoday Sansthan works for the weavers.
    “After a long struggle, the Gandhi Ashram was reopened in 2005. Only nine months later, however, it was shut down, as the authorities claimed there was no market for the products,” said Singh.
    Every house in the village has a charkha or a handloom, as the weavers are proud of their craft. Yet, they never received due attention. Singh recounted an old incident.
    “Once at an exhibition in Delhi, a minister from Mahoba asked the organisers to show him the best khadi. He was shocked to learn that the best piece came from Belatal, a village in his own constituency,” he said.
    It also confirms that while weavers of other areas with greater market linkages have captured the markets, Belatal has lagged behind. Tourist spot Khajuraho is only 50 kilometres from Mahoba. “While we have no work here, cloth of inferior quality is sold at a high price of Rs 160 per metre in Khajuraho shops,” said Manni Lal, a weaver. 
    No wonder, many Belatal weavers have migrated to other areas. Manni Lal , however, did not migrate and has been fighting for the ashram to be reopened. “Nearly 5,000 families in 11 villages were affected by its closure,” he said. If a new opportunity for weaving was introduced in the area, the migrants would surely return, he added.
    Such migration has decreased in neighbouring district Banda because of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS). Not in Belatal, because while over 160 job cards have been distributed in the village, people are yet to get work. “It took us six months to obtain these cards and now the pradhan says there is no work,” said a villager Beti Bai. 
    District Magistrate V V Panth said, “Mahoba gives over 37 per cent of the NREGS related employment to women and the district has performed very well.” Denying the official version, Singh said: “As per the scheme, an applicant should get Rs 60 a day as compensation if no employment is given to him within 15 days of filing an application. But none of them have received the money so far.” Singh has also helped the women to write job applications for the scheme.
    None of the women have been called to participate in the Bundelkhand plantation drive either. “Four thousand saplings are being given to every gram panchayat to undertake plantation in the area. The NREGS beneficiaries are supposed to do this work, yet the pradhan says there is no employment,” said a social activist.
    Silent hope is the last resort for the villagers now. Rekha hopes her husband will soon return from Surat and things will improve for her family of six members.
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    District Map Belatal Mahoba

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    The nomenclature of Mahoba District can be traced to 'Mahotsav Nagar', implying the city of great festivals. Situated in Uttar Pradesh, Mahoba occupying an area of 2849.6 sq. km was a kingdom of the Chandella dynasty and finds mention in the Rajput chronicles. Extending between 25°18' North latitude and 79° 53' East longitudes, the district sited at the foot of the Gorakh-giri or 'Gokhar' hills is conveniently placed nearly 55 km north of the temple city of Khajuraho, and 109 Km distance to the north east of the illustrious fort at Kalinjar.

    As per the 2011 Census?s population count of 87,6,055 Mohaba?s inhabitants primarily depend on agriculture for their subsistence.

    The pictures Mahoba District with its low granite hills and tranquil lakes coupled with its proximity to the eminent Khajuraho temples makes it an attractive tourist spots. Other notable tourism destinations of Mahoba include:

    Shiv Tandav
    Jain Tirthkar
    Khakraha math
    Urmil Dam
    Chandika Devi Temple
    Sun Temple
    Sri Nagar
    Beatal Farmlands
    Alha & Udal Chowk
    Gokhar Parvat
    Charkhari Estate
    Belatal

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    Wednesday, 5 October 2011

    Education Source of the Belatal

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    Belatal is the biggest town of Mahoba District having around the 85 villages. There are a lot of government and private schools available in belatal providing the best education to the students.Rajkiya Inter college is the government school providing till 12th class degree for boys only and recently girls inter college has been opened only for girls and there are also approx 3 to 4 private inter colleges are there providing the best education to the students and work is going on for Degree college in belatal on belatal kulphar road will be opened soon. and one of the best christian inter college also is available there only 8km away from belatal kulphar road providing the education by CBSE board.



     Belatal Agriculture Farm House  (Govt of India)
    Eight KVKs sponsored by Indian council of Agril Research are established in  district Fatehpur, Aligarh, Raibareli, Jhansi, Mathura, Mainpuri, Daleepnagar  (Kanpur Dehat), (Belatal Mahoba). The KVKs have been working for imparting  vocational and in service training, on farm testing of technologies & carrying out  field extension programmes. The KVKs also collaborate with distt level line deptts.  and other projects like DASP, DRDA, U.P. Land Development Corporation, NGOs,  etc for transfer of related technologies.


    Visit here some of the best attraction of Mahoba and Belatal.

    Kakramath Temple

    This well-preserved granite temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is located at the Madan Sagar, Its basic plan is similar to the temples of Khajuraho. the Madan Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu stands nearby.







    Vijay Sagar Pakshi Vihar

    5 km from town, this picturesque bird sanctuary has been developed on the shores of Vijay-Sagar, built by Vijay Pal Chandela (1035-1060 AD)

    Sun Temple at Rahila Sagar

    This 9th century granite Sun Temple lies to the west of Rahila Sagar, built by Chandela ruler Rahila who ruled between 890 and 910 Ad. Though in a ruined state today, it still stands as the finest example of early Pratihara architecture in the area.

    Manaiya Devi Temple

    This is the temple of the tutelary deity of the Chandelas and stands on the shores of Madan Sagar, near the fort. In front of it is a monolithic granite, pillar, 18 ft. high and 1.75 ft wide at the base. The shrine of Pir Mubarak Shah, a Muslim saint who came from Arabia in 1252 AD, is nearby
    Lakes
    Kirat Sagar, built by Kirtivarman between 1060 AD and 1100 AD, has fine embankments with granite steps. Madan Sagar, built by Madan Verma between 1128 AD and 1165 AD, is very picturesque.
    Other lakes include Kalyan Sagar, Vijay Sagar and Rahila Sagar.

    Gokhar Hill

    This is the hill where Guru Gorakhnath resided with his disciples. It has dramatic granite rock formations, with caves and waterfalls. The spot is ideal for climbing and picnics.
    Other places of interest include the Jain and Buddhist shrines, the Alha Udal Chowk, Barichandrika Devi Temple, Ram Kurd, Suraj Kurd and Shiva Temple at Katheswar. The Betel Research Centre at Chhattarpur Road, a branch of NBRI Lucknow, is interesting as Betel farming can be viewed in various stages of development here.








     
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    Mahoba district General information

    Published : 23:15 Author :
    Mahoba district is one of the districts of Uttar Pradesh state of India and Mahoba town is the district headquarters. Mahoba district is a part of Chitrakoot Division.

    Overview

    The nomenclature of Mahoba District can be traced to 'Mahotsav Nagar', implying the city of great festivals. Situated in Uttar Pradesh, Mahoba occupying an area of 2849.6 sq. km was a kingdom of the Chandella dynasty and finds mention in the Rajput chronicles. Extending between 25°18' North latitude and 79° 53’ East longitudes, the district sited at the foot of the Gorakh-giri or 'Gokhar' hills is conveniently placed nearly 55 km north of the temple city of Khajuraho, and 109 Km distance to the north east of the illustrious fort at Kalinjar.

    As per the 2001 Census’s population count of 78,806, Mohaba’s inhabitants primarily depend on agriculture for their subsistence.

    Access

    By Air : Nearest Airport is Khajuraho, 55 km away.

    By Rail : Mahoba Railway station on the Jhansi-Manikpur section of the central Railway, also serves as the nearest rail-head for Khajuraho.

    By Road : Mahoba is connected to rest part of the state with a well maintained network of roads. State highway No. 44 also passes through Mahoba. The town Mahoba is about 55 km to the north of Khajuraho.

    Tourist Place

    Shiv Tandav

    Jain Tirthkar

    Khakraha math

    Urmil Dam

    Chandika Devi Temple

    Sun Temple

    Sri Nagar

    Beatal Farmlands

    Alha & Udal Chowk

    Gokhar Parvat

    Charkhari Estate

    Belatal ( Belatal is most beautiful tourism place of mahoba you will get here the beautiful water fall and beautiful water pond etc.
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    Wednesday, 1 June 2011

    Tourist Guide of Jaitpur Belatal Mahoba, Bundelkhand, Banks information of belatal mahoba

    Published : 02:29 Author :

    Tourist Guide of Jaitpur Belatal Mahoba, Bundelkhand

     

    Jaitpur is a Town in Jaitpur Mandal , Mahoba District , Uttar Pradesh State . Jaitpur is 30.42 km distance from its District Main City Mahoba . And 222 km distance from its State Main City Lucknow . .

    Other villages in Jaitpur Mandal are Ladpur , Lamaura , Magariya , Magraul Kalan , Mahua Bandh , Mauhari , Mawaiya , Nagara Dang , Nanwara , Pachara , Purwa Jaitpur , ... . .

    Near By Villages of this Village with distance are Lamaura ( 4.0 km ) , Magraul Kalan ( 4.2 km ) , Budhaura ( 4.4 km ) , Thurat ( 5.0 km ) , Mudhari ( 5.1 km ) , Bachhechhar Khurd ( 5.1 km ) ,

    Jaitpur Pin Code is 210423 and Post office name is . Other villages in ( 210423 , ) are Ajnar , Ari , Jaitpur , Baghaura , Budhwara , ... .

    Pachara is one of the Village in Jaitpur Mandal in Mahoba District in Uttar Pradesh State . Pachara is located 7.576 km distance from its Mandal Main Town Jaitpur . Pachara is 37.62 km far from its District Main City Mahoba . It is 225 km far from its State Main City Lucknow .

    Near By Villages of this Village with distance are Chhitarwara ( 1.6 km ) , Thurat ( 2.8 km ) , Bhujpura ( 2.9 km ) , Pipri ( 3.9 km ) , Khiriya Kalan ( 4.1 km ) , Dulara ( 5.1 km ) , Dadri ( 5.2 km ) ,

    Ladpur , Lamaura , Magariya , Magraul Kalan , Mahua Bandh , Mauhari , Mawaiya , Nagara Dang , Nanwara , Pachara , Purwa Jaitpur , ... . are the villages along with this village in the same Jaitpur Mandal.

    Banks near by Jaitpur


    1 . STATE BANK OF INDIA , JAITPUR
    IFSC CODE : sbin0003543.
    MICR CODE : 210002014.

    2 . ALLAHABAD BANK , MAHOBA
    IFSC CODE : alla0210078.
    MICR CODE : non-micr.

    3 . ORIENTAL BANK OF COMMERCE , SUPA
    IFSC CODE : orbc0100425.
    MICR CODE : non micr.

    4 . STATE BANK OF INDIA , MAHOBA
    IFSC CODE : sbin0000128.
    MICR CODE : 210002010.

     

     

    Tourist Guide of Mahoba, Bundelkhand

    The ancient Capital of the mighty Chandelas, Mahoba, lying at a distance of 140 km. from Jhansi, is another fascinating destination, The Chandelas, who were great warriors and builders, left behind an extraordinary legacy here. The impregnable Fort on top of a hill and a series of Lakes created by them are brilliant engineering feats and their successful water management systems are still to be seen today. Mahoba was once a center for art and culture. Bards still sing praises of its glorious days and of the saga of Alha and Udal, legendary brothers who scarified their lives for the honour of their land. Today, the town is also known for the excellence of its Paan (Betel) and various varieties of paan -leaf are dispatched to all parts of the country from here.
     How to get there:
    • Air: The nearest airport is Khajuraho (M.P) 63 km.
    • Rail: Mahoba ia well connected with rail service.


    Branches Of  ALLAHABAD UP GRAMIN BANK In Jaitpur Belatal Mahoba

    ALLAHABAD UP GRAMIN BANK

    REGIONAL OFFICE BANDA
    S.No.
    Branch Name
    Region
    Full Address
    Block
    Post Office
    District
    Pin Code
    1
    Ajnar
    BANDA
    Ajnar
    Jaitpur
    Jaitpur
    Mahoba
    210423
    2
    Belatal
    BANDA
    Belatal
    Jaitpur
    Jaitpur
    Mahoba
    210423
    3
    Bendo
    BANDA
    Bendo
    Panwari
    Bendo
    Mahoba
    210429
    4
    Bharwara
    BANDA
    Bharvara
    Panwari
    Bharwara
    Mahoba
    210429
    5
    Charkhari
    BANDA
    Charkhari
    Charkhari
    Charkhari
    Mahoba
    210421
    6
    Dharaun Road
    BANDA
    Kabrai
    Kabrai
    Kabrai
    Mahoba
    210424
    7
    Fatehpur Bajaria
    BANDA
    Fatehpur Bazaria
    Karbai
    Fatehpur Bajaria
    Mahoba
    210427
    8
    Gyodi
    BANDA
    Gyodi
    Maudaha
    Gyodi
    Mahoba
    210507
    9
    Kabrai
    BANDA
    Kabrai
    Kabrai
    Kabrai
    Mahoba
    210424
    10
    Kharela
    BANDA
    Kharela
    Charkhari
    Kharela
    Mahoba
    210421
    11
    Kulpahar
    BANDA
    Kulpahar
    Jaitpur
    Kulpahar
    Mahoba
    210426
    12
    Mahob Kanth
    BANDA
    Mohab Kanth
    Panwari
    Mahobkanth
    Mahoba
    210429
    13
    Mahoba
    BANDA
    Paliwal Market
    Kabrai
    Mahoba
    Mahoba
    210427
    14
    Nanaura
    BANDA
    Nanaura
    Kabrai
    Nanaura
    Mahoba
    210429
    15
    Panwari
    BANDA
    Panwari
    Panwari
    Panwari
    Mahoba
    210429
    16
    Riwai
    BANDA
    Riwai
    Charkhari
    Revai
    Mahoba
    210421
    17
    Saura
    BANDA
    Saura
    Panwari
    Saura
    Mahoba
    471111
    18
    Sijahari
    BANDA
    Sijahri
    Kabrai
    Sijahari
    Mahoba
    210427
    19
    Sri Nagar
    BANDA
    Sri Nagar
    Mahoba
    Sri Nagar
    Mahoba
    210433
    20
    Udal Chowk Mahoba
    BANDA
    Mahoba
    Mahoba
    Mahoba
    Mahoba
    210427
    21
    Vikas Bhawan Mahoba
    BANDA
    Mahoba
    Mahoba
    Mahoba
    Mahoba
    210427






    The name Mahoba is derived from 'Mahotsav Nagar', the city of great festivals , which were celeberated here by Chandra-Verman or Nannuka, The traditional founder of the Chandella Dynasty. The Bardic tradition preserves three other names of the City viz Kekaipur, Patanpur and Ratanpur. Thest names are said to have been current in the Treta and Dwapar Yugas. The existance of the sacred 'Ram-Kund' and 'Seeta-Rasoi' cave at the Gokhar hill here are said to be monumental to the visit of God RAMA who widely treated this hilly region while in 14-year exile at Chitrakoot.

    Before the rise of Chandellas, Mahoba was held by the Gaharwar and Pratihar clans of Rajputs. The Chandella ruler Chandra-Verman, who hailed from Maniagarh, his birth place near Panna, took it over from Pratihar rulers and adopted it as his Capital. Later, Vakpati, Jejja, Vijai Shakti and Rahila-deva succeeded him.

    Among the later Chandella rulers whose names are particularly associated with the local monuments are Vijai-pal (1035-1045 AD) who built the Vijai-sagar lake, Keerti-Verman (1060-1100 AD) built Keerat sagar tank and Madan-Verman (1128-1164 AD) who built Madan Sagar. The last prominent Chandella ruler was Parmardi-deva or Parmal whose name is still popular due to the heroic deeds of his two Generals 'Alha' and 'Udala' who own many battles. The court poet Jagnik Rao has made their names immortal through his popular ballad (Veer-Kavya) 'Alha-Khand'. It is recited through-out the hindi speaking masses in the country. In 1860 AD an English Officer of the East India Company, Mr. William Waterfield was so impressed with the ballad that he translated it into English under the title name of 'Lay of Alha' which was published by the Oxford University Press of England. Another prominent scripture which has an account of Mahoba's grandure is the Jain text 'Prabhandh-kosh' which refers to its magnificence which could only be realized and not described.

    The reign of Parmardi-deva or Parmala,the Fifteen ruler of the dynasty,witnessed the fall of Mahoba.In 1182 A.D.differences arose between Parmala and Delhi king Prithviraj who gave an ultimatum lying certain conditions to be fulfilled by Parmala or to surrender.He made seize of Mahoba and his General Chaumund Rai even made a surprise attack on the Kajli procession of queen Malhna who hadgone to Keerat Sagar tank to offer Kajli Pooja on the Raksha-Bandhan day.A grim fight ensued in which Mahoba warriors:Udala,Brahma,Ranjeet,and Abhai(son of Mahila) repulsed the attack and Chaumund-Rai had to flee to his base camp at Pachpahara.The Kajli-Pooja was consequently celebrated the next day and that traditioncontinues to be followed even to this date.The third day is observed as a Victory Day and a thanks-giving Pooja is performed to Lord Shiva,Gajantak Shiva idol on Gokhar hill.

    Later,the Chauhan King Prithvi Raj captured Mahoba despite the brave fight put-up by the Banafer brothers:Alha and Udal.Other warriors of Mahoba viz.Udal,Brahma,Malkhan,Sulkhan,Dheba & Tala Saiyyad etc.laid down their lives in the battle.Parmala had to retreat to Kalinjar leaving Mahoba in the hands of the conqueror.Prithvi Raj appointed his Thanapati Pajjun Rai as his administrator.A few years later,he was driven out by samarjeet,son of Parmala.This,however,could not stop the begining of the end of Chandella rule.Two decades later,Qutubuddin Aibek vanquised Mahoba and Kalinjar in 1203 A.D..Aibk took away immense booty with thousands of artisans as prisoners.He deported most of them to Ghazni as slaves and got constructed beautiful buildings there.Later,Trailokya Verman,another son of Parmala,recovered Mahoba and Kalinjar but the Chandellas lost their eminence.Mahoba had to lose its independence and become a part of the Delhi Sultanate.

    After about 2 centuries of obsecurity a notable Chandella ruler Keerat Pal Singh rose to power and re-estabilished his domain over Kalinjar and Mahoba.His illustrious daughter Durga Wati was married to Gond ruler Dalpat-shah of Garh Mandla(near Jabalpur) in 1543 A.D..Later,Keerat Pal Singh battled bravely with Sher Shah Suri,while defending Kalinjar fort in 1545 A.D..Sher Shah,however,captured the fort after a prolonged fight but was killed in an explosion while directing final assault on the fort.

    The account of Rani Durga Wati's deeds is most glorious. She administrated her territory admirably well after the death of Raja Dalpat Shah and in 1564 A.D. gallantly resisted the unprovked aggression of Mughal king Akbar,whose general Asif Khan attacted Garh Mandla to annex Rani's territory. The Rani gave a brave fight but lost her life in the battle-field. The aggression of Akbar on women rulers like Durga Wati and Chand-bibi tarnish his image as a liberal ruler.


    In the post Chandella period the history of Mahoba gets obscure. It was under the reign of Delhi Sultans. Local traditions ascribe and associate Bhars, Gonds and Khangar clans who held its administration from time to time. However, during the reign of akbar, it was constituted into a 'Mahal' in the Sarkar of Kalinjar within the Suba of Allahabad. According to 'Aine-Akbari, it had an area of 82000 Bighas yielding a revenue of over 40,42000 Dams in addition to 12000 Pans (Betel-leaves) to the Moghal Darbar. Mahoba has been famous for its betal-leaves cultivation ever since the first Chandella ruler Chandra-Verman who adopted it as his capital. During the Moghal period the revenue assessment of Mahoba suggests a high degree of prosperity in comparision to the neighbouring 'Mahals'. Later, with the rise of Chhatrasal Bundela, Mahoba passed under his sway but failed to acquire and kind of pre-eminience. In the 17th centuary Chhatrasal declared independence and put a stiff resistance against Aurangzeb. He established a Bundella Principality and Bahadur Shah Moghal had to confirm all his acquisitions in the area called 'Bundelkhand'. There was revival of hostelities during the region of reign of Farrukhsiyar when his general Mohammed Khan Bangash invaded Bundelkhand in the year 1729 AD. and the aged ruler Chatrasal had to seek aid from Peshwa Baji rao. His 'Maratha'army comprising of 70,000 men dashed from Indore (Malwa) and encamped at Mahoba. They surrounded forces of nawab Banghash who had captured Jaitpur, Belatal, Mudhari and Kulpahar etc. The Peshwa inflicted a crushing defeat over the Nawab by annihilating his forces in the dense forests of Jaitpur, Mudhari and Salat etc. In return for this help, Chhatrasal bequeathed one third of his dominion to the Maratha Cheiftain. That part included Mahoba, Shri Nagar, Jaitpur, Kulpahar etc. Later, under the treaty Bessien in 1803 AD the marathas ceded Bundelkhand area to British rulers. Its administration was , however, carried over by the subedar of Jalaun untill 1858 AD when it was finally annexed by the East India Company. Mahoba was made the head-quarter of a sub-division in the district of Hamirpur. Its later history is un-eventful except for the local revolt in the first freedom struggle of 1857 AD when the british Sub-divisional Magistrate, Mr Carne, had to flee and seek refuge in the nearby Charkhri estate which was being ruled by Raja Ratan Singh. The Rani of Jhansi, got annoyed over this betrayel of Raja and deputed her general Tantia Tope to attack Charkhari and capture Mr.Carne.Raja Ratan Singh surrendered and entered into a treaty with Tantya Tope.Mahoba was then under the rule of rebels whom the BritishGeneral Whitloack defeated and restored British rule.He arrested a large number of local rebels and hanged some of the prominent men on the trees in the vicinity called Haveli Darwaza. A"Shaheed Mela" is now annually held there to commemorate the memory of those rebels.

    Before the rise of Chandellas, Mahoba was held by the Gaharwar and Pratihar clans of Rajputs. The Chandella ruler Chandra-Verman, who hailed from Maniagarh, his birth place near Panna, took it over from Pratihar rulers and adopted it as his Capital. Later, Vakpati, Jejja, Vijai Shakti and Rahila-deva succeeded him.

    Among the later Chandella rulers whose names are particularly associated with the local monuments are Vijai-pal (1035-1045 AD) who built the Vijai-sagar lake, Keerti-Verman (1060-1100 AD) built Keerat sagar tank and Madan-Verman (1128-1164 AD) who built Madan Sagar. The last prominent Chandella ruler was Parmardi-deva or Parmal whose name is still popular due to the heroic deeds of his two Generals 'Alha' and 'Udala' who own many battles. The court poet Jagnik Rao has made their names immortal through his popular ballad (Veer-Kavya) 'Alha-Khand'. It is recited through-out the hindi speaking masses in the country. In 1860 AD an English Officer of the East India Company, Mr. William Waterfield was so impressed with the ballad that he translated it into English under the title name of 'Lay of Alha' which was published by the Oxford University Press of England. Another prominent scripture which has an account of Mahoba's grandure is the Jain text 'Prabhandh-kosh' which refers to its magnificence which could only be realized and not described.

    The reign of Parmardi-deva or Parmala,the Fifteen ruler of the dynasty,witnessed the fall of Mahoba. In 1182 A.D.differences arose between Parmala and Delhi king Prithviraj who gave an ultimatum lying certain conditions to be fulfilled by Parmala or to surrender.He made seize of Mahoba and his General Chaumund Rai even made a surprise attack on the Kajli procession of queen Malhna who hadgone to Keerat Sagar tank to offer Kajli Pooja on the Raksha-Bandhan day.A grim fight ensued in which Mahoba warriors:Udala,Brahma,Ranjeet,and Abhai(son of Mahila) repulsed the attack and Chaumund-Rai had to flee to his base camp at Pachpahara.The Kajli-Pooja was consequently celebrated the next day and that traditioncontinues to be followed even to this date.The third day is observed as a Victory Day and a thanks-giving Pooja is performed to Lord Shiva,Gajantak Shiva idol on Gokhar hill.

    Later,the Chauhan King Prithvi Raj captured Mahoba despite the brave fight put-up by the Banafer brothers : Alha and Udal. Other warriors of Mahoba viz. Udal, Brahma, Malkhan, Sulkhan, Dheba & Tala Saiyyad etc.laid down their lives in the battle.Parmala had to retreat to Kalinjar leaving Mahoba in the hands of the conqueror.Prithvi Raj appointed his Thanapati Pajjun Rai as his administrator.A few years later,he was driven out by samarjeet,son of Parmala.This,however,could not stop the begining of the end of Chandella rule.Two decades later,Qutubuddin Aibek vanquised Mahoba and Kalinjar in 1203 A.D..Aibk took away immense booty with thousands of artisans as prisoners.He deported most of them to Ghazni as slaves and got constructed beautiful buildings there.Later,Trailokya Verman,another son of Parmala,recovered Mahoba and Kalinjar but the Chandellas lost their eminence.Mahoba had to lose its independence and become a part of the Delhi Sultanate.

    After about 2 centuries of obsecurity a notable Chandella ruler Keerat Pal Singh rose to power and re-estabilished his domain over Kalinjar and Mahoba.His illustrious daughter Durga Wati was married to Gond ruler Dalpat-shah of Garh Mandla(near Jabalpur) in 1543 A.D..Later,Keerat Pal Singh battled bravely with Sher Shah Suri,while defending Kalinjar fort in 1545 A.D..Sher Shah,however,captured the fort after a prolonged fight but was killed in an explosion while directing final assault on the fort.

    The account of Rani Durga Wati's deeds is most glorious. She administrated her territory admirably well after the death of Raja Dalpat Shah and in 1564 A.D. gallantly resisted the unprovked aggression of Mughal king Akbar,whose general Asif Khan attacted Garh Mandla to annex Rani's territory. The Rani gave a brave fight but lost her life in the battle-field. The aggression of Akbar on women rulers like Durga Wati and Chand-bibi tarnish his image as a liberal ruler.

    In the post Chandella period the history of Mahoba gets obscure. It was under the reign of Delhi Sultans. Local traditions ascribe and associate Bhars, Gonds and Khangar clans who held its administration from time to time. However, during the reign of akbar, it was constituted into a 'Mahal' in the Sarkar of Kalinjar within the Suba of Allahabad. According to 'Aine-Akbari, it had an area of 82000 Bighas yielding a revenue of over 40,42000 Dams in addition to 12000 Pans (Betel-leaves) to the Moghal Darbar. Mahoba has been famous for its betal-leaves cultivation ever since the first Chandella ruler Chandra-Verman who adopted it as his capital. During the Moghal period the revenue assessment of Mahoba suggests a high degree of prosperity in comparision to the neighbouring 'Mahals'. Later, with the rise of Chhatrasal Bundela, Mahoba passed under his sway but failed to acquire and kind of pre-eminience. In the 17th centuary Chhatrasal declared independence and put a stiff resistance against Aurangzeb. He established a Bundella Principality and Bahadur Shah Moghal had to confirm all his acquisitions in the area called 'Bundelkhand'. There was revival of hostelities during the region of reign of Farrukhsiyar when his general Mohammed Khan Bangash invaded Bundelkhand in the year 1729 AD. and the aged ruler Chatrasal had to seek aid from Peshwa Baji rao. His 'Maratha'army comprising of 70,000 men dashed from Indore (Malwa) and encamped at Mahoba. They surrounded forces of nawab Banghash who had captured Jaitpur, Belatal, Mudhari and Kulpahar etc. The Peshwa inflicted a crushing defeat over the Nawab by annihilating his forces in the dense forests of Jaitpur, Mudhari and Salat etc. In return for this help, Chhatrasal bequeathed one third of his dominion to the Maratha Cheiftain. That part included Mahoba, Shri Nagar, Jaitpur, Kulpahar etc. Later, under the treaty Bessien in 1803 AD the marathas ceded Bundelkhand area to British rulers. Its administration was , however, carried over by the subedar of Jalaun untill 1858 AD when it was finally annexed by the East India Company. Mahoba was made the head-quarter of a sub-division in the district of Hamirpur. Its later history is un-eventful except for the local revolt in the first freedom struggle of 1857 AD when the british Sub-divisional Magistrate, Mr Carne, had to flee and seek refuge in the nearby Charkhri estate which was being ruled by Raja Ratan Singh. The Rani of Jhansi, got annoyed over this betrayel of Raja and deputed her general Tantia Tope to attack Charkhari and capture Mr.Carne.Raja Ratan Singh surrendered and entered into a treaty with Tantya Tope.Mahoba was then under the rule of rebels whom the BritishGeneral Whitloack defeated and restored British rule.He arrested a large number of local rebels and hanged some of the prominent men on the trees in the vicinity called Haveli Darwaza. A"Shaheed Mela" is now annually held there to commemorate the memory of those rebels.


    The name Mahoba is derived from 'Mahotsav Nagar', the city of great festivals , which were celeberated here by Chandra-Verman or Nannuka, The traditional founder of the Chandella Dynasty. The Bardic tradition preserves three other names of the City viz Kekaipur, Patanpur and Ratanpur. Thest names are said to have been current in the Treta and Dwapar Yugas. The existance of the sacred 'Ram-Kund' and 'Seeta-Rasoi' cave at the Gokhar hill here are said to be monumental to the visit of God RAMA who widely treated this hilly region while in 14-year exile at Chitrakoot.


    At A Glance :
    Before 11 Feb 1995 Mahoba was the Tehsil of District Hamirpur. The then Chief Minister Mr. Mulayam Singh Yadav declered Mahoba as a District on 11 Feb. 1995 From then Mahoba has moved forward leaps and bounds on the Social, Cultural and individual front.Mr. Umesh Sinha I.A.S. was the founder District Magistrate. At Present Shri Ravindra I.A.S. is the District Magistrate.

    Geological Location :
    Mahoba (25"18'N. 79"53'E.) is one of the few cities in Uttar Pradesh that has played a leading role in the annals of Rajputs. It is associated in its rise and fall with the history of Chandella Rajputs who ruled over 'Jejjak-bhukti' (Modern Bundelkhand) from 9th to 14th Centuary A.D.. Mahoba is Situated at the foot of a low granite hill called Gorakh-giri or 'Gokhar', an offshoot of the Vindhyas. It lies nearly 55 km to the north of khajuraho, the temple- city of the Chandellas, and about 109 Km distance to the north east of their celeberated fort at Kalinjar. Mahoba Railway station on the Jhansi-Manikpur section of the central Railway also serves as the nearest rail-head for Khajuraho .

    Mahoba is 140 km from Jhansi and associated with the Chandela kings who ruled over Bundelkhand between the 9th and the 11th centuries. The Chandelas, who are best remembered for the now world-famous temples they built at Khajuraho, were also great warriors. At Mahoba, the impregnable hilltop fort and the lakes they created are considered engineering feats and their water management systems can still be seen. Mahoba was also a great cultural centre.

    Allha - which is very popular in the Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, but its singers are spread beyond the region too. Allha and Udal were two extremely brave, Khshatriya warriors brothers in the service of Raja Piramal of Mahoba(a district near Jhansi). They were contemporary of king Prithviraj Chauhan.

    They fought against Prithviraj Chauhan to save Mahoba from latter's aggression and even defeated him once, but in yet another battle younger brother Udal loses his life, while Allha who was said to be immortal retires to the forests, after killing Prithviraj's son.


    Hamirpur District PIN Codes and Zip Codes

    Location
    PINCode / ZIPCode
    • Barwa
    210502


    • Bewar (hamirpur)
    210501


    • Charkhari State
    210421


    • Gohaud
    210434


    • Hamirpur Dist Board
    210301


    • Hamirpur H O
    210301


    • Jaitpur (hamirpur)
    210423


    • Jaria
    210422


    • Khanna
    210504


    • Kharela
    210425


    • Kulphar
    210425


    • Kurara
    210505


    • Mahoba
    210427


    • Majhgawan (harnirpur)
    210428


    • Muskira
    210506


    • Panwari
    210429


    • Rath Kot Bazar
    210431


    • Sarila State
    210432


    • Srinagar (hamirpur)
    210433


    • Sumer Pur
    210502


    • Ajnar
    210423


    • Ajnar
    210423


    • Akona
    210423


    • Akona
    210423


    • Aktaunhan
    210421


    • Aktaunhan
    210421


    • Amgaon
    210430


    • Amgaon
    210430


    • Amood
    210432


    • Amood
    210432


    • Anghaura
    210421


    • Anghaura
    210421


    • Ari
    210423


    • Artara
    210507


    • Atariyan
    210502


    • Baghanra
    210423


    • Bahadurpur Kalan
    210426


    • Bajehta
    210501


    • Bamhauri Kalan
    210421


    • Bamrara
    210421


    • Bandhur Khurd
    210501


    • Baruwa Sumerpur
    210502


    • Basela
    210431


    • Baswari
    210506


    • Bendo
    210426


    • Bewar
    210501


    • Bhainsai
    210431


    • Bhaismari
    210507


    • Bhamai
    210507


    • Bharwara
    210426


    • Bhauli
    210505


    • Bhulsi
    210507


    • Bibuni Kalan
    210506


    • Bidokhar
    210341


    • Bigahna
    210507


    • Biharka
    210507


    • Bijaypur
    210426


    • Bila Dakhin
    210424


    • Bilbai
    210427


    • Birkhera
    210502


    • Budero
    210426


    • Chandpura
    210502


    • Chhandaut
    210422


    • Chhani Buzurg
    210501


    • Chhani Kalan
    210424


    • Chhiboli
    210432


    • Chhirka
    210424


    • Chikahra
    210427


    • Chikasi
    210430


    • Chilli
    210431


    • Dhagwan
    210428


    • Dhamna
    210431


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    210431


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    210424


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    210432


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    210426


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    210427


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    210426


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    210430


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    210506


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    210507


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    210301


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    210301


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    210507


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    210506


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    210432


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    210431


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    210428


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    210430


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    210424


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    210430


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    210431


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    210507


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    210426


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    210430


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    210424


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    210507


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    210505


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    210422


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    210424


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    210426


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    210507


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    210426


    • Kot Bazar Rath
    210431


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    210301


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    210426


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    210502


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    210505


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    210425


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    210501


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    210430


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    210501


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    210424


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    210427


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    210427


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    210428


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    210424


    • Makraon
    210507


    • Malehta
    210428


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    210301


    • Manna
    210432


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    210506


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    210426


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    210424


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    210341


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    210507


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    210506


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    210502


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    210431


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    210432


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    210506


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    210431


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    210502


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    210507


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    210506


    • Paharia
    210426


    • Pahra Kalan
    210427


    • Pandhari
    210502


    • Parchhat
    210507


    • Parsaha
    210424


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    210427


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    210341


    • Patara
    210505


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    210424


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    210424


    • Pewan
    210424


    • Piteora
    210341


    • Ragaul
    210507


    • Ragaul Tahsil
    210507


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    210421


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    210431


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    210421


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    210426


    • Ruripara
    210501


    • Sarsai
    210431


    • Sayar
    210501


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    210505


    • Sheohar
    210424


    • Sijahri
    210427


    • Singhaupur Baghari
    210424


    • Sirsi Kalan
    210424


    • Sirsi Khurd
    210424


    • Sisolar
    210507


    • Sukaura
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    • Supa
    210421


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    210425


    • Swasa Bujurg
    210501


    • Syondhi
    210426


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    210426


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    210502


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    210423


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    210301


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    210301


    • Umariya
    210431


    • Urdana
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    • Zitkiri
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