Khadotiya

Khadotiya
खड़ोतिया
Village
Khadotiya
Location of Khadotiya
Khadotiya
Khadotiya (India)
Coordinates: 22°55′36″N 75°40′32″E / 22.9267787°N 75.6756269°E / 22.9267787; 75.6756269Coordinates: 22°55′36″N 75°40′32″E / 22.9267787°N 75.6756269°E / 22.9267787; 75.6756269
Country  India
State Madhya Pradesh
District Indore
Tehsil Depalpur
Gram Panchayat Deorakhedi
Establishment 1247 AD
Founded by Panwar Rajputs
Government
 • Type Gram Panchayat
 • Sarpanch Ramesh Bagana
Area
 • Total 3.763600 km2 (1.453134 sq mi)
Elevation 497 m (1,631 ft)
Population (2011)
 • Total 651
 • Density 170/km2 (450/sq mi)
Language
 • Official Hindi
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN 453115
Vehicle registration MP09
Khadotiya Village

Khadotiya is a village in Depalpur tehsil in Indore district of Madhya Pradesh State, India. The village is located 36 km away from district headquarters Indore, 17 km from Depalpur and 212 km from State capital Bhopal.[1]

Demographics

Population

Khadotiya village has population of 651 of which 332 are males while 319 are females as per Population Census 2011.[2]

Literacy

Khadotiya village has lower literacy rate compared to Madhya Pradesh. In 2011, literacy rate of Khadotiya village was 56.19% compared to 69.32% of Madhya Pradesh. In Khadotiya Male literacy stands at 68.90% while female literacy rate was 42.76%.[3]

Religion

Religion in Khadotiya
Religion Percent
Hindus
 
 92%
Muslims
 
 7%
Jains
 
 1%
Distribution of religions

Work Profile

In Khadotiya village out of total population, 218 were engaged in work activities.

100.00% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 0.00% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 218 workers engaged in Main Work, 133 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 77 were Agricultural labourer.[4]

History

Khadotiya has been ruled by several kingdoms and dynasties, including the Paramaras, the Malwa sultans, the Mughals and the Marathas. The village was established in 1247 AD by Panwar Rajputs who came from Palduna[5] and assassinated Rangara [6] people.They took possession of Khadotiya in their hand.

Culture

Villagers celebrating Jamra festival.

The culture of Khadotiya has been significantly influenced by Rajasthani and Gujrati culture, because of their geographic proximity.

The main language of Khadotiya is Malvi.This Indo-European language is subclassified as Indo-Aryan.The language is sometimes referred to as Malavi or Ujjaini. Malvi is part of the Rajasthani branch of languages.

Traditional Malwa food has elements of Rajasthani, Gujarati cuisine. Traditionally, jowar was the staple cereal, but after the Green Revolution in India, wheat has replaced jowar as the most important food crop.

Places

Shri Keshwarna Adinath Jain Temple

Jain Temple

There is a 540 years statue of Shri Adinath Keshwarna in Jain Temple.The temple was reconstructed by Rishabh Dharmchakra Vihar Trust and was completed in 2010.[7]

Ramsa Peera Temple

Inside Ramsa Peer Temple

Annual Fair

Annual Fair at Khadotiya Village

Khadotiya is also famous for its annual fair (Jatra) which is held for next two days after Holi. During the Jatra, the idol of Lord Krishna are taken out on special procession (Imliwadi) in a "Palkhi" (sort of a Palanquin).

References

  1. ↑ http://www.onefivenine.com/india/villages/Indore/Depalpur/Khadolya
  2. ↑ http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=533507
  3. ↑ http://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/475976-khadolya-madhya-pradesh.html
  4. ↑ http://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/475976-khadolya-madhya-pradesh.html
  5. ↑ A village near Barnagar
  6. ↑ A textile painter tribe
  7. ↑ जैन तीर्थ खड़ोतिया
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