Berasia
Berasia बैरसिया | |
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city | |
![]() ![]() Berasia ![]() ![]() Berasia Location in Madhya Pradesh, India | |
Coordinates: 23°38′N 77°26′E / 23.63°N 77.43°ECoordinates: 23°38′N 77°26′E / 23.63°N 77.43°E | |
Country |
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State | Madhya Pradesh |
District | Bhopal |
Elevation | 484 m (1,588 ft) |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 24,289 |
Languages | |
• Official | Hindi |
Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
PIN | 463106 |
ISO 3166 code | IN-MP |
Vehicle registration | MP |
Berasia is a town and a nagar palika (municipality) in Bhopal district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. In September 2011 Government of Madhya Pradesh allotted Berasia and nearby areas for Industrial use.
History
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In the early 18th century, Berasia was a small mustajiri (rented estate) under the authority of the Delhi-based Mughal fief-holder Taj Mohammad Khan. It suffered from anarchy and lawlessness due to regular attacks from highwaymen and plunderers. Dost Mohammad Khan, a Mughal soldier-turned-mercenary of Afghan descent, took on the lease of Berasia for an annual payment of 30,000 rupees.[1] He later annexed several neighboring territories and established the Bhopal State.
Geography
Berasia is located at 23°38′N 77°26′E / 23.63°N 77.43°E.[2] It has an average elevation of 484 metres (1587 feet).
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[3] Berasia had a population of 24,289. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Berasia has an average literacy rate of 57%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with 60% of the males and 40% of females literate. 18% of the population is under 6 years of age.
References
- ↑ S.R. Bakshi and O.P. Ralhan (2007). Madhya Pradesh Through the Ages. Sarup & Sons. pp. 380–383. ISBN 978-81-7625-806-7.
- ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Berasia
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.