Kulpahar is a city in Mahoba district in the Indian

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Origin of the name

Historians have different theories about the origin of its name, primarily there are two opinions about the name. ''i. Two village theory -'' According to the ''Imperial gazetteer of United Province of Agra and Oudh -1909'' there were two different villages ''Kulhua'' and ''paharia'' which later jointly became the town of Kulpahar; even the folklore says the same. It doesn't have any supporting evidence for the theory; it seems that the British writer of the gazetteer went by the folklore. ''ii. Second theory'' is based on some historical facts dating back early 17th century. There was a cult ''gossain'' in the central India and one of the descendant of the followers of this cult ''Himmat Bahadur Gossain'' who actively took part in Indian freedom struggle was born in Kulpahar and Kulpahar had connection with this cult since the origin of the cult. Gossain cult is believed to be originated/started from Kulpahar. Historians who relate Kulpahar with the ''gossain cult'' gave the theory that Kulpahar word is composed of two words ''Kula'' and ''pahar'' means ''Clan mountain''. Some relates it with a ''tantrik rite Kaula Tantra''. Kulpahar was a site to perform secret tantrik rituals of gossain cult on a hill near ''Gahra lake''; hence the town got its name ''Kaula pahar'' which as the time passed became ''Kulpahar''.

History

Kulpahar was the capital of a princely state of the same name in

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. Kulpahar was founded in 1700 by Raja Jagat Raj of Jaitpur son of

Maharaja Chhatrasal Chhatrasal Bundela (4 May 1649 – 20 December 1731) was an Indian warrior and ruler from the Bundela Rajput clan, who fought against the Mughal Empire, and established his own kingdom in Bundelkhand during the 17th-18th centuries. Early ...

, and was reorganized by Senapati, a

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who was the son of Raja Jagat Raj of Jaitpur grandson of

. Kulpahar was captured by the British in 1804, and became a princely state in the Bundelkhand Agency of the

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. The chief resided at the town of Nowgong in

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. The fort of Kulpahar, situated on a steep hill, towers more than 800 ft (244 m) above the sea level, and contains the ruins of elaborately carved sculptures. Brief history of Kulpahar is covered under the section of origin. Not much information is available about the medieval and ancient history of Kulpahar but the remains of structures dating back 9th and 10th century confirms the existence and importance of Kulpahar in the ancient and medieval India. After the Mughals' fall and the rise of Chhatrasal Bundela, Kulpahar passed under his sway but failed to acquire and kind of pre-eminence. In the 17th century Chhatrasal declared independence and put a stiff resistance against Aurangzeb. He established a Bundella Principality and Bahadur Shah Moghal had to confirm all his acquisitions in the area called 'Bundelkhand'. There was a revival of hostilities during the region of reign of Farrukhsiyar when his general Mohammed Khan Bangash invaded Bundelkhand in the year 1729 AD and the aged ruler Chatrasal had to seek aid from Peshwa Baji rao. His 'Maratha'army of 70,000 men dashed from Indore (Malwa) and encamped at Mahoba. They surrounded forces of nawab Banghash who had captured Jaitpur, Belatal, Mudhari and Kulpahar etc. The Peshwa inflicted a crushing defeat over the Nawab by annihilating his forces in the dense forests of Jaitpur, Mudhari and Salat near Kulpahar. In return for this help, Chhatrasal bequeathed one third of his dominion to the Maratha Chieftain. That part included Mahoba, Shri Nagar, Jaitpur, Kulpahar etc. Later, under the treaty Bessien in 1803 AD the marathas ceded Bundelkhand area to British rulers. Its administration was, however, carried over by the subedar of Jalaun until 1858 AD when it was finally annexed by the East India Company. Kulpahar was made the headquarters of a Tehsil under the sub-division of Mahoba in the district of Hamirpur.

Archaeological sites

There are quite a few Archaeological sites in and near Kulpahar of period 10th century. Some of the sites are: Senapati palace

* Senapati Mahal – This small palace was built by Raja Jagatraj of Jaitpur in the early 18th century for his son Senapati. It is a triple storied building situated on Kulpahar-Nowgong road near KM 1 milestone just opposite to collectorate on a small hill. Archaeological Survey of India has started renovation work, it has been declared a monument of national importance. *

period

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near village

Akona Akona is a small village 15 km south-east of Kulpahar. It has ruins from the Chandela The Chandelas of Jejakabhukti was an Indian dynasty in Central India. The Chandelas ruled much of the Bundelkhand region (then called ''Jejakabhukti' ...

– It is a large Hindu yajna mandap situated on Jaitpur-Srinagar road. This mandap dates back 10th century AD. It is 20x20x20 cubic feet area. On the southern side of this mandap is a granite Shivalingam. This area was built by chandela rulers to carryout most auspicious Hindu rituals. *

Senapati fortress Senapati fortress was built in 1700 A.D. by Senapati of Chhatrasal Bundela on a hill at the western end of the city at Kulpahar. This fort was demolished by British people, Britishers in 1804 A.D. Commander Raiman Singh Dauwa Ahir, Dauwa is a b ...

– This is a small fortification around Senapati palace built by Senapati in mid 18th century when he was managing the security of Kulpahar area during his father Raja Jagatraj's reign. * Raja Ka Tal lake – It is a large lake built by Jagatraj in the early 18th century AD. Total area of this covers over 2 square km. It was the main source of irrigation and drinking water supply during his reign. * Belasagar lake – It is situated alongside the Kulpahar-Nowgong road 10 km from Kulpahar bus station. It is one of the largest lakes of the area. It was built by Raja Parikshit of Jaitpur in the loving memory of his wife Bela during last decade of 19th century. It covers an area of over 8 square km. This lake is bounded by Kulpahar-Nowgong road on one side and Jaitur-Srinagar road on other side. It is the major source for irrigation and drinking water for Kulpahar area. On the embankment of this lake ruins of forts of Raja Jagatraj and Raja Parikshit exists on a hillock. *

period

s near village Rawatpura, Salat and

– These temples resembles the architecture of Khajuraho temples. These were built during 9th–10th century AD by chandela rulers who built the Kamasutra temples of Khajuraho. *Four

temples and small masonry tank – These temples and tank dates back 9th century AD. *Ruins of

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temple in charnwa – This temple was built even before the chandela period. *Small mound locally known as Bhainsa sur with a ruined

on the summit and old statue inside it *Ruins of a palace on a hill – This massive palace is situated on NH-76. Archaeological Survey of India is carrying out renovation work in the area. This palace has been declared a monument of national importance. It dates back 16th century AD. *Old

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with an inscription of Samvat 755 *Large tank in Pathari Kadin *Large

tank on the embankment on which stands a large ruined temple of the earliest

type *Small temple of which the dome has fallen

Geography

Kulpahar is on National Highway No. 76, 135 km from

and 278 km from Allahabad at an altitude of at Latitude 25° 19' N, Longitude 79° 39' E.

Administration

Local self government

Kulpahar is governed by a municipality under the Uttar Pradesh Municipal Act. It has 17 member council and the council is chaired by a chairperson who is directly elected by 15,145 electorates. The council is called

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Police administration

Kulpahar city's security is maintained by Kulpahar Kotwali. An officer of the cadre of Deputy Superintendent of Police heads the police administration of Kulpahar. Kulpahar Kotwali is headed by Kotwal an officer of Inspector cadre. Kulpahar police circle consists of 4 police stations namely * Kulpahar kotwali * Ajnar kotwali * Panwari kotwali * Mahobkanth kotwali

Water supply

Drinking water supply of the city is managed by Chitrakoot Jalkal Sansthaan's Jaitpur subdivision under Banda division. Water is supplied from a big reservoir Belasagar through lift irrigation to Raja Ka Tal where the Chitrakoot Jalkal Sansthaan has a water filter plant with a capacity of 15,000,000 litre per day.

Fairs and festivals

All the major Indian festivals are celebrated here. The longest of them is festival of Navratra and Dussera. It is a 10-day-long festival and idols of goddess Durga are placed in many places and day-night long celebrations continues. The festival ends with the immersion of the idols in bara tal lake. Other major festivals are Holi, Diwali, Eid, Christmas and Raksha bandhan. In the month of August and September the Jalvihar fair is organized in the city. It is month-long celebration. during the opening day of fair idols of all the temples of town are taken out of the temple and a procession takes place.

Cuisine

Typical north Indian food is served and taken everywhere in the town. But a typical bundeli cuisine called "bhata aur gakariya" is very popular here. It is a curry of brinjal and a specially cooked bread.

Education

Degree colleges

* Sri Kishor Goswami Mahavidyalaya, near Bagaul road * Jai Bundelkhand Mahavidyalaya, near civil hospital

Vocational and polytechnic

* Government polytechnic college

Intermediate education schools

* Jantantra Intermediate College – is affiliated to Uttar Pradesh Board of Secondary Education. It admits students from class 6th until 12th. * Kulpahar Christian School – is affiliated to Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). It admits students from kindergarten until 12th. * Government Girls Intermediate College – is affiliated to Uttar Pradesh Board of Secondary Education. It admits girls students from class 6th until 12th * G.V. Islamiya Inter College – is affiliated to Uttar Pradesh Board of Secondary Education. It admits students from class 1st until 12th. * Shri Ramratan Bhuvnesh Kumar Public School. It admits students from class kindergarten until 12th. * Dr. C.V. Raman Inter College. It admits students from class 1st until 12.

Junior schools

* Dayanand Naveen Saraswati Shishu Mandir * Rafique Memorial Junior High School * Govt. Adarsh Junior High School * Govt. Girls Junior High School * Naveen Uchchatar Madhyamik Vidyalaya * Shri Chintamani Adarsh Vidyalaya * Bharat Bhushan Madhyamik Vidyalaya * Dr. C.V. Raman Higher Secondary School Nazarbagh * Saraswati Gyan Mandir * Aadarsh Shiksha Niketan Junior High School

Primary schools

* Government Primary School, Ward No 01 * Government Primary School, Ward No 02 * Government Primary School, Ward No 03 * Government Primary School, Ward No 04 * Government Primary School, Ward No 05 * Government Primary School, Ward No 06 * Government Primary School, Ward No 07 * Government Primary School, Ward No 08 * Government Primary School, Ward No 09 * Government Primary School, Ward No 10 * Government Primary School, Ward No 11 * Government Primary School, Ward No 12 * Government Primary School, Ward No 13 * Wonder Play School * Kulpahar Public School * M K Public School

Hospitals

Government hospitals

* Community Health Center (Civil Hospital) Kulpahar – It is a 90-bed community hospital situated on eastern part of the city on NH-76. This hospital serves to a population of over 400,000. * Government Ayurvedic hospital * Government Homeopathic hospital * Janki Clinic near main market

Banks and treasursies

National banks

* State Bank of India, Kishore Ganj

* Indian Bank formerly Allahabad Bank, Bus Statio

* Central Bank of India, Main Market Kulpahar * Bank of Baroda, Rath roa

Other banks

* Aryavart Bank formerly Allahabad Gramin Ban

* District Co-operative Bank

Treasuries

* State Treasury at State Bank of India

Climate

* Summer – Max. 43 °C, Min. 20 °C * Winter – Max. 25 °C, Min. 2 °C * Rainfall: 660 mm (June to September) * Best Season: August to March

Passenger transportation

Air

Kulpahar is served by the Khajuraho airport (90 km) and is linked to

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and

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. Other airports in the vicinity are Kanpur (180 km) and

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(250 km).

Road

National Highway 76 runs through the center of the city. Kulpahar is located in between

and Allahabad on this highway. Another highway that links Kulpahar is National Highway 86 starts at Kanpur and ends at Sagar in

. There are other highways that link Kulpahar to other parts of the state. Kulpahar also has one bus station and a railway station catering to different routes. Regular bus services are available to nearby towns like

, Banda,

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, Rath,

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, Chitrakoot,

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, Hamirpur and Kulpahar is also well connected with bus services to Allahabad,

, Kanpur,

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and

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. Tourist taxis,

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s and tempos are available for local transport. But the cheapest and most efficient method of local transport is the Tonga. Rates are not fixed and one needs to bargain.

Rail

Kulpahar is a railway station of the North Central Railways Zone, and is well connected by trains with all major cities, namely,

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, Khajuraho,

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, Gaya,

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and Allahabad. Kulpahar Station

Major Trains connecting Kulpahar with rest of the country are 11107/11108 Bundelkhand Exp, 12175/12176 Gwalior-Howrah Chambal Exp, 12177/12178 Mathura-Howrah Chambal Exp, 12189/12190 Mahakoshal Exp, 11069/11070 Tulsi Exp and 12447/12448 Uttar Pradesh Sampark Kranti Exp, 19665/19666 Intercity Exp, 22447/22448 Khajuraho Link Exp.

Granite mining in Kulpahar

Kulpahar region comprises areas which are essentially covered by grey, pink, red granitic

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and black

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. The rocks are generally medium to coarse to very coarse grained, having variegated colours with varying textural patterns. In geological nomenclature they can be classified on the basis of colour, grain size and texture. Over half of the areas identified so far appear suitable for extracting blocks of two cubic meters in size from the surface outcrops. The granite with red

feldspar Feldspars are a group of rock-forming aluminium tectosilicate minerals, also containing other cations such as sodium, calcium, potassium, or barium. The most common members of the feldspar group are the ''plagioclase'' (sodium-calcium) felds ...

having presence of white and bluish

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has become popular in national and international markets during the last 10 years. The remaining outcrops would be suited for blocks of smaller size. Ruby red

is good in quality and is popular in national and international markets. In granitic

terrain Terrain or relief (also topographical relief) involves the vertical and horizontal dimensions of land surface. The term bathymetry is used to describe underwater relief, while hypsometry studies terrain relative to sea level. The Latin wo ...

the rocks may occur in the form of widespread sheets exposed above the ground level, in the form of hillocks, as high ground or below the ground under soil cover. They may also occur as boulders of different size and shapes spread over the sheet rock. They may be found as dykes, particularly of black and green types, as long narrow ridges often concealed beneath the surface. A major part of granite deposits in these regions are underground and have to be extracted by open cast mining. Underground granite block is more compact and require sophisticated and specialised machinery which adds to the cost of

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Excursions

Historical

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: 100 km south-west of the city. *

: 15 km north of the city. *

: 135 km west of the city. *

: 150 km east-south of the city. *

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: 140 km north-west of the city. * Khajuraho: 80 km south-east of the city. *

: 25 km east of the city. *

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42 km north-west of the city * Sugira: 4 km west of the city

Natural

* Panna: 120 km south-east of the city. *

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: 80 km south-east of the city. *

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: 85 km south-west of the city. *

Matatila dam The Matatila Dam is a dam in district Lalitpur, Uttar Pradesh, India, that was built in 1958 on the Betwa River. Situated 93 km away from Deogarh, this earthen dam is 35 m high. The catchment area is around 20 km2 with a maximum st ...

: 135 km west-south of the city. *

Parichha dam Parichha Dam, built on the Betwa River near Parichha town, which is about 25 km from Jhansi on the Jhansi-Kanpur National Highway No. 25. Its reservoir is used by the Parichha Thermal Power Station for electricity generation. The reservoir ...

: 135 km west of the city. * Baruasagar dam: 115 km west of the city.

Religious

* Chitrakoot: 150 km east of the city. *

: 125 km west of the city. * Deogarh: 145 km west-south of the city.

Museum

* Madhya Pradesh State museum Dhubela,

* Bundelkhand Chhatrasal Museum, Banda * Rani Jhansi Museum,

Demographics

India

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, Kulpahar had a population of 20,096. Males constitute 52.6% of the population and females 47.4%. Kulpahar has an average literacy rate of 75.8%, higher than the national average of 74.1% with male literacy rate of 84.8% and female literacy rate of 65.8%. In Kulpahar, 12.9% of the population is under 6 years of age.2011 census report
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* Total Population : 20,096 ** Male : 10,575 ** Female : 9,521 * Population 0-6 (Total) : 2,593 ** Male : 1,373 ** Female : 1,220 * Literates (Total) : 13,262 ** Male : 7,803 ** Female : 5,459

References

External links

Administrative setup of Kulpahar

7 days' weather forecast of Kulpahar

* ttp://asi.nic.in/asi_monu_alphalist_uttarpradesh_lucknow.asp Archaeological Sites in Kulpahar excavated and maintained by Archaeological Survey of India
Kulpahar Public School
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