Gohad
Gohad
Gohud | |
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Municipality | |
 Gohad Fort | |
  Gohad Location in Madhya Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 26°26′N 78°26′E / 26.43°N 78.44°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| District | Bhind |
| Elevation | 159 m (522 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 45,194 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Gohad is a city and a municipality in Bhind district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. A town of historical importance it is situated close to the city of Gwalior. The Gohad Fort is located here.
History
[edit]The state's formation happened in the time period of Tomar dynasty of Gwalior. The Jats settled the town of Gohad and nearby forts and garhis (fortresses) in 16th century. The most renowned ruler was Maharaja Bhim Singh Rana who established the Jat rule over the trans chambal region and historic Gwalior fort. During his reign, the revenue of the kingdom was 56 lakhs and Bhim Singh Rana had control on 56 mahals or small parganas.[1] The most successful ruler of Gohad is meant to be Maharaja Chhatar Singh Rana also known as Rana Lokendra Singh. He repulsed Maratha raids on Gohad and other Jat forts many times. He even defeated Peshwa Raghunath Rao.
Geography
[edit]Gohad has an average elevation of 159 metres (521 feet). It is drained by Vaisali River which is a tributary of Sindh River and originate from Behat village in Gwalior region. Rural nallahs and Morar river (Kalpi River) are catchments of Vaisali River.
It features a high standing Gohad Dam which holds a fascinating view during Monsoon. The water of Gohad dam is supplied to Gohad town for drinking purpose.
Climate
[edit]Climate of Gohad is characterized by dryness except during south-west monsoon. It's is counted as most dry place in Madhya Pradesh.
Demographics
[edit]As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Gohad had a population of 45,194. Males constitute 55% of the population and females 45%. Gohad has an average literacy rate of 57%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 68%, and female literacy is 44%. In Gohad, 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Handbook for Travellers in India, Burma and Ceylon Including AllBritish India, the Portuguese and French Possessions, and the Indian States. J. Murray. 1909.
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
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