Charkhari

Charkhari is a town in Mahoba district of Uttar Pradesh state, India.

Charkhari
town
Charkhari
Location in Uttar Pradesh, India
Charkhari
Charkhari (India)
Coordinates: 25.4°N 79.75°E / 25.4; 79.75
CountryIndia
StateUttar Pradesh
DistrictMahoba
Elevation
184 m (604 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total27,760
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
210421
Vehicle registrationUP
Websiteup.gov.in

Geography

Charkhari is located at 25.4°N 79.75°E / 25.4; 79.75.[1] It has an average elevation of 184 metres (603 feet). Charkhari is also known as the 'Kashmir of Bundelkhand'. The town is surrounded by many lakes.[2]

History
Main article: Charkhari State

Charkhari State was one of the Princely states of India during the period of the British Raj. The state was founded in 1765 by Bijai Bahadur, a Rajput of Bundela clan. On India’s independence, this Princely state was acceded to India.[3]

Demographics

As of 2011 India census,[4] Charkhari had a population of 27,760. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Charkhari has an average literacy rate of 58%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 68% and female literacy of 47%. 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.

References
  1. Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Charkhari
  2. India heritage hub
  3. India heritage hub
  4. "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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