Charkhari

Charkhari is a city in Mahoba district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It was the capital of the Charkhari concession. The state was founded in 1765 by Bijai Bahadur, a Rajput of Bundela clan. It is also the headquarters of Charkhari tehsil and the Legislative Assembly seat is also Charkhari.

Charkhari
City
Charkhari Fort, Maheshwari Mata Temple
Charkhari Location in Uttar Pradesh, India Show map of Uttar Pradesh Charkhari Charkhari (India) Show map of India
Coordinates: 25.4°N 79.75°E / 25.4; 79.75
Country	India
State	Uttar Pradesh
District	Mahoba
Elevation	184 m (604 ft)
Population  (2011)
• Total	27,760
Languages
• Official	Hindi
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	210421
Vehicle registration	UP-95
Website	up.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] There are lakes named Vijay Sagar, Malkhan Sagar, Vanshi Sagar, Jai Sagar, Ratan Sagar and Kothi Tal.^{[citation needed]}

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^[update] 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.