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Ghiror
Ghiror, also spelled Ghiraur, is a town and a nagar panchayat in Mainpuri district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is also the headquarters of a community development block comprising 74 villages. As of 2011, Ghiror has a population of 15,911, in 2,687 households. Name According to Paul Whalley, the name ''Ghiror'' is derived from ''gherā'', meaning an enclosure for cattle. Geography Ghiror is located at about the midway point on the road between Mainpuri and Shikohabad. A fairly prominent jhil is here. As of 2011, the town of Ghiror has a total area of 13 square kilometres. History As of 1901, Ghiror was described as a predominantly agricultural village, although it also had some importance as a local trade centre. It had a bazar which held markets twice a week dealing in cloth, grain, and cattle. It also had a police station, post office, cattle pound, and school teaching in Hindi. It consisted of 9 hamlets, covering 1,902 acres, and the total population was 2,6 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mainpuri District
Mainpuri district is one of the districts in the Agra division of Uttar Pradesh, India. Mainpuri town is the district headquarters. It consists of six tehsils, namely Mainpuri, Bhongaon, Karhal, Kishni, Kurawali and Ghiror. Mainpuri forms part of the ancient legendary region of Lord Krishna's land called Braj. It is bounded on the north by Etah district, on the east by the districts Farrukkhabad and Kannauj, on the south by Etawah district and on the west by the districts Firozabad and Etah. It lies between north latitude 260 53′ to 270 31′ and east longitude 780 27′ to 790 26′. According to the 2011 census, Mainpuri district has a population of 1,847,194. The district has a population density of 670 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,700/sq mi). Mainpuri has a sex ratio of 876 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 78.26%. History Several copper harpoons and antenna swords have been found in Ganeshpur village in 2022 which are from Copper ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Badshahpur, Mainpuri
Badshahpur () is a village in Ghiror block of Mainpuri district Mainpuri district is one of the districts in the Agra division of Uttar Pradesh, India. Mainpuri town is the district headquarters. It consists of six tehsils, namely Mainpuri, Bhongaon, Karhal, Kishni, Kurawali and Ghiror. Mainpuri forms ..., Uttar Pradesh. As of 2011, it had a population of 1,872, in 330 households. Demographics As of 2011, Badshahpur had a population of 1,872, in 330 households. This population was 53.8% male (1,007) and 46.2% female (865). The 0-6 age group numbered 270 (149 male and 121 female), or 14.4% of the total population. 850 residents were members of Scheduled Castes, or 45.4% of the total. The 1981 census recorded Badshahpur as having a population of 1,312 people, in 247 households. The 1961 census recorded Badshahpur as comprising 4 hamlets, with a total population of 1,145 people (591 male and 554 female), in 199 households and 146 physical houses. The area of the vi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aurangabad, Ghiror
Aurangabad () is a village in Ghiror block of Mainpuri district, Uttar Pradesh. As of 2011, it has a population of 1,851, in 313 households. Demographics As of 2011, Aurangabad had a population of 1,851, in 313 households. This population was 54.6% male (1,011) and 45.4% female (840). The 0-6 age group numbered 299 (148 male and 151 female), or 16.2% of the total population. 749 residents were members of Scheduled Castes, or 40.5% of the total. The 1961 Census of India, 1961 census recorded Aurangabad as comprising 3 hamlets, with a total population of 1,007 people (568 male and 439 female), in 212 households and 157 physical houses. The area of the village was given as 1,126 acres. Infrastructure As of 2011, Aurangabad had one primary school. It did not have any type of healthcare facility. Drinking water was provided by tap, hand pump, and tube well; there were no public toilets. The village had no post office and no public library; it did have at least some access to el ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akbarpur Aunchha
Akbarpur Aunchha () is a village in Ghiror block of Mainpuri district, Uttar Pradesh, India. Built on top of an old archaeological mound, it hosts a market twice per week and a large religious fair once per year that draws thousands of visitors. As of 2011, it had a population of 8,579, in 1,410 households. Name The name "Akbarpur" is a reference to the Mughal emperor Akbar, who is traditionally credited with founding the old fort here at the highest point. "Auncha" may refer to the elevated (''"unch"'') nature of the site. History Akbarpur Aunchha is at the southern end of a long ''khera'' or archaeological mound, which runs north–south for about half a mile (0.8 km). Around the turn of the 20th century, it was noted that old ''kankar'' masonry was built into then-current structures as spolia, and old brick wells and sculpture fragments were also noted. An inscription below a statue at the village's main shrine, the Rikhi Asthan on the northeast, contains the date 3 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ahmadpur, Ghiror
Ahmadpur is a village in Ghiror block of Mainpuri district Mainpuri district is one of the districts in the Agra division of Uttar Pradesh, India. Mainpuri town is the district headquarters. It consists of six tehsils, namely Mainpuri, Bhongaon, Karhal, Kishni, Kurawali and Ghiror. Mainpuri forms ..., Uttar Pradesh, India. As of 2011, it had a population of 949, in 157 households. Demographics As of 2011, Ahmadpur had a population of 949, in 157 households. This population was 51.7% male (491) and 48.3% female (458). The 0-6 age group numbered 137 (65 male and 72 female), or 14.4% of the total population. No residents were members of Scheduled Castes. The 1981 census recorded Ahmadpur (as "Ahamadpur") as having a population of 504 people, in 85 households. The 1961 census recorded Ahmadpur (as "Ahamadpur") as comprising 3 hamlets, with a total population of 362 people (180 male and 182 female), in 63 households and 38 physical houses. The area of the village was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Achalpur, Mainpuri
Achalpur is a village in Ghiror block of Mainpuri district Mainpuri district is one of the districts in the Agra division of Uttar Pradesh, India. Mainpuri town is the district headquarters. It consists of six tehsils, namely Mainpuri, Bhongaon, Karhal, Kishni, Kurawali and Ghiror. Mainpuri forms ..., Uttar Pradesh, India. As of 2011, it had a population of 4,513, in 669 households. It is located next to the village of Akbarpur Aunchha. Demographics As of 2011, Achalpur had a population of 4,513, in 669 households. This population was 54.2% male (2,448) and 45.8% female (2,065). The 0-6 age group numbered 687 (371 male and 316 female), or 15.2% of the total population. 759 residents were members of Scheduled Castes, or 16.8% of the total. The 1961 census recorded Achalpur as comprising 12 hamlets, with a total population of 2,004 people (1,061 male and 943 female), in 367 households and 325 physical houses. The area of the village was given as 4,010 acres. Inf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kuraoli
Kuraoli is a town and a '' nagar panchayat'' (urban municipality) in Mainpuri district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Kuraoli was known for Rathore thakur state in 18th century, now it is known for its largest garlic and onion mandi in Uttar Pradesh. History Kuraoli in the 18th century was in the kingdom of Rathore Thakur State ruled by King Laxman Singh, his three Queen's forts was built on 80 bigha of land, 100 metres east of the palace. Queen's Puja Place, was in North Direction about 100 m away, was a pucca pond of about 2 bigha, around the corners of the pond there were wells, As the pond has to be flooded all the time hence the wells do not show up. There is a 25 km long tunnel which leads to Mainpurik Maharaj Tej Singh's fort. There were three brothers, who were priests in the king's court, Once the king insulted the three and angered them. They cursed the king, destroying the king's empire. Those three priests rest in afterlife in different places. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jasrana
Jasrana is a nagar panchayat (a form of an urban political unit in India comparable to a municipality) in Firozabad district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh Geography and atmosphere Jasrana is located at . It has an average elevation of 169 metres (554 feet). Demographics India census A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring, recording and calculating information about the members of a given population. This term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common censuses incl ..., Jasrana had a population of 15567. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Jasrana has an average literacy rate of 47%, In Jasrana, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age. References {{Authority control Cities and towns in Firozabad district ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saifai Airstrip
The Saifai Airstrip is an airstrip in Saifai tehsil of Etawah District, Uttar Pradesh with only unscheduled chartered flights. This airstrip has an existing land area of 370 acres and it is suitable for Airbus 320/Boeing 737 with turning pads at both ends. Airlines and destinations The airport/airstrip has only unscheduled chartered flights. Indian Air Force practice exercises 2015 In 2015, Mirage 2000 aircraft of Indian Air Force The Indian Air Force (IAF) is the air arm of the Indian Armed Forces. Its complement of personnel and aircraft assets ranks third amongst the air forces of the world. Its primary mission is to secure Indian airspace and to conduct aerial w ... performed emergency situation tests from the airstrip. 2018 In 2018, Indian Air Force did their second practice exercise at Saifai Airstrip during operation Gagan Shakti 2018. References External links * Airports in Uttar Pradesh Saifai Buildings and structures in Etawah district Trans ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
