Bagli, Dewas

Bagli is a town and a nagar panchayat in the Malwa region of Dewas district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. Bagli is around 66Km from Dewas.

Bagli

Baaglee
town
Bagli
Location in Madhya Pradesh, India
Bagli
Bagli (India)
Coordinates: 22.65°N 76.35°E / 22.65; 76.35
Country India
StateMadhya Pradesh
DistrictDewas
Elevation
1,130 m (3,710 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total10,310 [1]
Languages
  OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
ISO 3166 codeIN-MP
Vehicle registrationMP

Demographics

As of 2011 India census,[2] Bagli had a population of 10,310. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Bagli has an average literacy rate of 79.94 % higher than state average of 69.32 %; Male literacy is around 87.86 % while female literacy rate is 71.63 %.

Geography

One of the most important rivers of MP & Rajasthan, Kali Sindh,[3] flows through the south of the town.

It is the largest tehsil of Dewas district. Parts of Vindhya Range are seen in and around Bagli.

Rishabh Raj Baghel gourav bondhed and Siddharth Kalam are the greatest footballers of MP.

Religion

The Hindu temple of Jata-Shankar dedicated to Lord Shiva is located at the outskirts of the city.[4] People from all over the state visit this religious site.

History

Bagli is an ancient estate of Thakur Raja Sajan Singh of Rajasthan from the 16th century. The name "Bagli" is related to "Bagh", meaning "tiger place". In the years after the 1857 revolt in India, it was merged with the Gwalior state.

Language

The most spoken language of Bagli is Malwi, a local dialect spoken in Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh.

References

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