Bhadohi is a city and

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in the

Bhadohi district Bhadohi district is a Districts of Uttar Pradesh, district of Uttar Pradesh state in northern India. It is also referred to as Sant Ravidas Nagar. It is the smallest district by area in the state of Uttar Pradesh which was created on June 30, 1 ...

of northern Indian state of

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. As the district headquarters of Bhadohi, it is home to the largest hand-knotted carpet-weaving industry hub in

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. The city has a long-standing tradition of weaving carpets which are known for their durability, unique patterns and the craftsmanship of the weavers. Bhadohi has geographical significance due to its location between two culturally important and rich heritage cities of

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and

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. The city is 45 km west of Varanasi, and 82 km east of Prayagraj.

Demographics

As of 2011 Indian Census, Bhadohi had a total population of 94,620, of which 49,639 were males and 44,981 were females. Population within the age group of 0 to 6 years was 14,083. The total number of literates in Bhadohi was 58,470, which constituted 61.8% of the population with male literacy of 68.0% and female literacy of 54.9%. The effective literacy rate of 7+ population of Bhadohi was 72.6%, of which male literacy rate was 79.8% and female literacy rate was 64.6%. The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes population was 9,597 and 15 respectively. Bhadohi had 13274 households in 2011.

Commerce

The main business in Bhadohi is carpet manufacturing. Bhadohi employs 22

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artisans in its carpet industry. The Bhadohi carpets are known for their durability, softness and unique designs, which incorporate a blend of traditional and modern patterns. The Bhadohi carpets are exported to various countries worldwide, including the United States, United Kingdom and Germany among others. Bhadohi carpets are popular for several reasons, including their high-quality craftsmanship, durability, intricate designs, and unique patterns.

Education

Indian Institute of Carpet Technology, the only institute of its kind in Asia, was established by

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, in 2001. It has been recognized by the

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and is affiliated with Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JOSAA).The institute offers a

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(B.Tech) in

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and Textile Technology (CTT). The syllabus of the programmes covers both practical as well as theoretical understanding of the process of dyeing, textile fibres, carpet washing, and other industrial techniques.

Famous People

Yashasvi Jaiswal Yashasvi Bhupendra Kumar Jaiswal (; born 28 December 2001) is an Indian international cricketer who plays for the India national cricket team, national team in all three formats. He made his international debut in the first Test against the West ...

- young cricketer from Bhadohi. He made headlines in July-2023 when he scored a test-hundred in first innings against West Indies at

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. In the process, he became only the tenth Indian batsman to score a hundred in his debut innings. Recently, he came to spotlight after hitting two double centuries against England.

References

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