Gohad is a city and a

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Bhind district Bhind District () is a district in the Chambal division of the Indian States and territories of India, state of Madhya Pradesh. History The region was originally held by the Bhadauria Rajputs (a branch of the Chahamanas of Shakambhari) for tw ...

in the

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. A town of historical importance it is situated close to the city of Gwalior. The Gohad Fort is located here.

History

The state's formation happened in the time period of Tomar dynasty of Gwalior. The

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settled the town of Gohad and nearby

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and garhis (

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) in 16th century. The most renowned ruler was Maharaja Bhim Singh Rana who established the Jat rule over the trans chambal region and historic

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. During his reign, the revenue of the kingdom was 56 lakhs and Bhim Singh Rana had control on 56 mahals or small parganas. The most successful ruler of Gohad is meant to be Maharaja Chhatar Singh Rana also known as Rana Lokendra Singh. He repulsed

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raids on Gohad and other Jat forts many times. He even defeated Peshwa Raghunath Rao.

Geography

Gohad has an average elevation of 159 metres (521 feet). It is drained by Vaisali River which is a tributary of Sindh River and originate from Behat village in Gwalior region. Rural nallahs and Morar river (Kalpi River) are catchments of Vaisali River. It features a high standing Gohad Dam which holds a fascinating view during Monsoon. The water of Gohad dam is supplied to Gohad town for drinking purpose.

Climate

Climate of Gohad is characterized by dryness except during south-west monsoon. It's is counted as most dry place in Madhya Pradesh.

Demographics

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, Gohad had a population of 45,194. Males constitute 55% of the population and females 45%. Gohad has an average literacy rate of 57%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 68%, and female literacy is 44%. In Gohad, 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.

District Demand

Gohad is a big tehsil, its area and population all are as per the eligibility of a district, the local people keep raising demand to make Godhad the district headquarters. For which a memorandum has been submitted to the Chief Minister. Malanpur industrial area is located in Gohad itself, which provides it economic strength, there is a demand to create a new district by combining Gormi, Mau, Porsa and Gohad tehsils.

Transportation

Gohad town is well connected with road and rail.

Gwalior Gwalior (Hindi: , ) is a major city in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh; It is known as the Music City of India having oldest Gwalior gharana, musical gharana in existence. It is a major sports, cultural, industrial, and political c ...

Bhind Bhind is a city in the States and union territories of India, Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is the headquarters of the Bhind district. Geography Bhind is located at . It has an average elevation of 474 metres (1555 ft). Demog ...

- Etawa road passing through gohad, it's connected it from major nearby City's. Daily bus service available in the town. Gwalior - Itawa link rail line passing from gohad, Gohad Road Railway Station is major Railway Station on the root, many passenger and express train halts in the station. https://indiarailinfo.com/departures/1215#st

References

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