Jump to content

Banda district, India: Difference between revisions

Coordinates: 25°30′N 80°30′E / 25.500°N 80.500°E / 25.500; 80.500
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous edit
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
Omitted unnecessary matter
Tags: Visual edit Mobile edit Mobile web edit
Tags: Mobile edit Mobile web edit
 
(13 intermediate revisions by 12 users not shown)
Line 3: Line 3:
{{Infobox settlement
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Banda district
| name = Banda district
| settlement_type = [[List of districts of Uttar Pradesh|District]] of [[Uttar Pradesh]]
| settlement_type = [[List of districts of Uttar Pradesh|District]]
| total_type = Total
| total_type = Total
| native_name =
| native_name =
Line 62: Line 62:
===Administrative divisions===
===Administrative divisions===


There are four Tahsils namely Banda, Naraini, Baberu, Palani and Atarra comprising eight blocks of Badokhar-khurd, Pailani, Jaspura, Tindwari, Naraini, Mahua, Baberu, Bisanda and Kamasinfrom the present district of Banda.
There are five Tahsils namely Banda, Naraini, Baberu, Pailani and Atarra comprising eight blocks of Badokhar-khurd, Jaspura, Tindwari, Naraini, Mahua, Baberu, Bisanda and Kamasin from the present district of Banda.


There are seventeen thanas namely Kotwali City, Kotwali Dehat, Mataundh, Tindwari, Pailani, Chilla, Naraini, Atarra, Girwa, Kalinjar, Badousa, Bisenda, Baberu, Kamasin, Fhateganj, Jaspura and Marka.
There are seventeen thanas namely Kotwali City, Kotwali Dehat, Mataundh, Tindwari, Pailani, Chilla, Naraini, Atarra, Girwa, Kalinjar, Badousa, Bisanda, Baberu, Kamasin, Fatehganj, Jaspura and Marka.


===Hills===
===Hills===
Line 75: Line 75:
===Location and boundaries===
===Location and boundaries===


The district is located in the Chitrakutdham Division of Uttar Pradesh with its headquarter at Banda and lies between Lat. 24º 53' and 25º 55' N and Long. 80º 07' and 81º 34' E. It is bounded in the north by district of Fatehpur in the east by the district of Chitrakut in the west by the district of Hamirpur and Mahoba and in the south by Satna, Panna, and Chhatarapur the districts of adjoining [[Madhya Pradesh]] .
The district is located in the Chitrakutdham Division of Uttar Pradesh with its headquarter at Banda and lies between Lat. 24º 53' and 25º 55' N and Long. 80º 07' and 81º 34' E. It is bounded in the north by district of Fatehpur in the east by the district of Chitrakut in the west by the district of Hamirpur and Mahoba and in the south by Satna, Panna, and Chhatarapur the districts of adjoining [[Madhya Pradesh]].


==Agriculture==
==Agriculture==


There are two main crops : Kharif and Rabi; the one between July and October and the other between November and March. The old records in the imperial gazetteer or the district gazetteer mentions cotton as one of the major crops here. But that has vanished now. The main crops grown presently are as follows:
There are two main crops: Kharif and Rabi; the one between July and October and the other between November and March. The old records in the imperial gazetteer or the district gazetteer mentions cotton as one of the major crops here. But that has vanished now. The main crops grown presently are as follows:


'''Kharif ''' : Paddy, jowar, bajra, til, moong, urd, arhar and sanai are the main crops taken these days. Paddy is normally taken as mono crop while others are mixed sown. 100 years ago cotton was taken as a mixed crop along with other crops in Kharif. Presently Government is pushing [[soybean]] replacing all other Kharif crops. This tendency ultimately will starve this district.
'''Kharif''': Paddy, jowar, bajra, til, moong, urd, arhar and sanai are the main crops taken these days. Paddy is normally taken as mono crop while others are mixed sown. 100 years ago cotton was taken as a mixed crop along with other crops in Kharif. Presently Government is pushing [[soybean]] replacing all other Kharif crops. This tendency ultimately will starve this district.{{Citation needed|date=February 2024}}


'''Rabi''' : Wheat, barley along with gram, linseed, mustard, masoor and peas are the major crops. There is a tendency for mixed cropping and regional variation in choices of the crops depending upon the geographical situation and the availability of irrigation.
'''Rabi''': Wheat, barley along with gram, linseed, mustard, masoor and peas are the major crops. There is a tendency for mixed cropping and regional variation in choices of the crops depending upon the geographical situation and the availability of irrigation.


'''Zaid''' : the third crops are usually taken in the river beds; that includes Kakri. Tarbooj (water melon), Kharbooja and some vegetables.
'''Zaid''': the third crops are usually taken in the river beds; that includes Kakri. Tarbooj (water melon), Kharbooja and some vegetables.


==Economy==
==Economy==
Line 99: Line 99:
<!---♦♦♦ Please keep the list in alphabetical order ♦♦♦--->
<!---♦♦♦ Please keep the list in alphabetical order ♦♦♦--->
*[[Barehta]]
*[[Barehta]]
*[[Mandwal]]


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{historical populations|11=1901|12=4,06,944|13=1911|14=4,24,056|15=1921|16=3,96,194|17=1931|18=4,21,181|19=1941|20=4,86,491|21=1951|22=5,19,370|23=1961|24=6,31,666|25=1971|26=7,92,699|27=1981|28=10,23,644|29=1991|30=12,37,962|31=2001|32=15,01,602|33=2011|34=17,99,410|percentages=pagr|footnote=source:<ref>[http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/PCA/A2_Data_Table.html Decadal Variation In Population Since 1901]</ref>|align=right}}
{{historical populations|11=1901|12=4,06,944|13=1911|14=4,24,056|15=1921|16=3,96,194|17=1931|18=4,21,181|19=1941|20=4,86,491|21=1951|22=5,19,370|23=1961|24=6,31,666|25=1971|26=7,92,699|27=1981|28=10,23,644|29=1991|30=12,37,962|31=2001|32=15,01,602|33=2011|34=17,99,410|percentages=pagr|footnote=source:<ref>[http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/PCA/A2_Data_Table.html Decadal Variation In Population Since 1901]</ref>|align=center}}


{{bar box
{{bar box
Line 110: Line 111:
|float=left
|float=left
|bars=
|bars=
{{bar percent|[[Hindus]]|darkorange|91.00}}
{{bar percent|[[Hinduism]]|darkorange|91.00}}
{{bar percent|[[Islam in Uttar Pradesh|Muslims]]|green|8.76}}
{{bar percent|[[Islam in Uttar Pradesh|Islam]]|green|8.76}}
{{bar percent|Other or not stated|black|0.24}}
{{bar percent|Other or not stated|black|0.24}}
|caption=Distribution of religions
|caption=Distribution of religions
Line 126: Line 127:
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019160532/http://2010.census.gov/2010census/data/apportionment-pop-text.php
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019160532/http://2010.census.gov/2010census/data/apportionment-pop-text.php
|archive-date=2013-10-19
|archive-date=2013-10-19
}}</ref> This gives it a ranking of 265th in India (out of a total of [[Districts of India|640]]).<ref name=districtcensus/> The district has a population density of {{convert| 404|PD/sqkm|PD/sqmi}}.<ref name=districtcensus/> Its [[Family planning in India|population growth rate]] over the decade 2001–2011 was 17.06%.<ref name=districtcensus/> Banda has a [[human sex ratio|sex ratio]] of 863 [[Women in India|females]] for every 1000 males,<ref name=districtcensus/> and a [[Literacy in India|literacy rate]] of 68.11%. Scheduled Castes made up 21.55% of the population.<ref name=districtcensus/>
}}</ref> This gives it a ranking of 265th in India (out of a total of [[Districts of India|640]]).<ref name=districtcensus/> The district has a population density of {{convert|404|PD/sqkm|PD/sqmi}}.<ref name=districtcensus/> Its [[Family planning in India|population growth rate]] over the decade 2001–2011 was 17.06%.<ref name=districtcensus/> Banda has a [[human sex ratio|sex ratio]] of 863 [[Women in India|females]] for every 1000 males,<ref name=districtcensus/> and a [[Literacy in India|literacy rate]] of 68.11%. 15.32% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes make up 21.55% of the population.<ref name=districtcensus/>


===Languages===
===Languages===
Line 193: Line 194:


==People associated with Banda==
==People associated with Banda==
*Maharishi Vamdev
* Maharishi Vamdev
*[[Nasimuddin Siddiqui]], former [[Uttar Pradesh|UP]] cabinet minister is from Banda.
* [[Nasimuddin Siddiqui]], Former [[Uttar Pradesh|UP]] cabinet minister is from Banda
*[[Babu Singh Kushwaha]], former [[Uttar Pradesh|UP]] cabinet minister is from Banda.
* [[Babu Singh Kushwaha]], Former [[Uttar Pradesh|UP]] cabinet minister is from Banda
*Daddu Prasad, former UP minister.
* [[Daddu Prasad]], Former UP minister
*Vishambhar Nishad, former [[Rajya Sabha]] member and [[Samajwadi Party|SP]] general secretary is from Banda and lives here.
* [[Vishambhar Nishad]], Former [[Rajya Sabha]] member and [[Samajwadi Party|SP]] general secretary is from Banda and lives here.


⚫
== Political figures ==

⚫
== Political Figures ==
[[Jamuna Prasad Bose]]
[[Jamuna Prasad Bose]]


==See also==
==See also==
* [[Banda, Uttar Pradesh|Banda]]
* [[Banda, Uttar Pradesh|Banda]]
* [[List of Constituencies of the Lok Sabha]]
* [[List of constituencies of the Lok Sabha]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
Line 235: Line 235:
{{Districts of Uttar Pradesh}}
{{Districts of Uttar Pradesh}}
{{Chitrakoot division topics}}
{{Chitrakoot division topics}}
{{Lok Sabha constituencies of Uttar Pradesh}}
{{Authority control}}
{{Authority control}}
{{Coord|25|30|N|80|30|E|display=title|region:IN_type:adm2nd_source:GNS-enwiki}}
{{Coord|25|30|N|80|30|E|display=title|region:IN_type:adm2nd_source:GNS-enwiki}}

Latest revision as of 23:48, 5 November 2024

Banda district
District
Kalinjar Fort
Kalinjar Fort
Location of Banda district in Uttar Pradesh
Location of Banda district in Uttar Pradesh
Country India
StateUttar Pradesh
DivisionChitrakoot
HeadquartersBanda
Government
 • Lok Sabha constituenciesBanda (shared with Chitrakoot district)
Area
 • Total
4,413 km2 (1,704 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
1,799,410
 • Density410/km2 (1,100/sq mi)
 • Urban
275,755
Demographics
 • Literacy68.11 per cent
 • Sex ratio863
Time zoneUTC+05:30 (IST)
Websitebanda.nic.in

Banda district is a district of Uttar Pradesh state of India, and Banda is the district headquarters. It is a part of Chitrakoot Division.

Located in historical Bundelkhand region, Banda is famous for its Shajar stone which is used for making jewellery, and the historically and architecturally significant sites Khajuraho and Kalinjar. Khajuraho is a World Heritage Site famous for its elaborately carved temples. The fortress of Kalinjar is famed for its war history and its glorious rock sculptures.

History

[edit]

In 1998, the tehsils of Karwi and Mau, formerly part of Banda District, became the new Chitrakoot District. Banda was a town and district of British India, in the Allahabad division of the United Provinces. The population in 2011 was 1,799,410. It was formerly, but is no longer, a military cantonment.

Administrative divisions

[edit]

There are five Tahsils namely Banda, Naraini, Baberu, Pailani and Atarra comprising eight blocks of Badokhar-khurd, Jaspura, Tindwari, Naraini, Mahua, Baberu, Bisanda and Kamasin from the present district of Banda.

There are seventeen thanas namely Kotwali City, Kotwali Dehat, Mataundh, Tindwari, Pailani, Chilla, Naraini, Atarra, Girwa, Kalinjar, Badousa, Bisanda, Baberu, Kamasin, Fatehganj, Jaspura and Marka.

Hills

[edit]

The hills of the district consist of the part of the Vindhyan plateau which lies in the extreme southern portion of the tahsils Mau and Karwi (now known as the district Chitrakut). The northern flank of the Vindhyas known as Vindhyachal range, starts near the Yamuna in the extreme east of tahsil Mau. It recedes from the Yamuna in a south-westerly direction-gradually rising in elevation, although nowhere above 450 metre from the mean sea level. It leaves the district near the scared hills of Anusuiya to reappear of Godhrampur in the south-eastern part of Naraini tahsil. From this point westward to Kalinjar the hills from the border of the district.

Geography

[edit]

The district largely consists of irregular uplands with outcrops of rocks intermingling with lowlands, which are frequently under water during the rainy season. The Baghein River traverses the district from south-west to north-east. Other important rivers are the Ken River in the east and the Yamuna to the north. The dominant communities of this area are of Kshatriyas, Patels, Chandrauls, Chandelas, Bundelas etc.

Location and boundaries

[edit]

The district is located in the Chitrakutdham Division of Uttar Pradesh with its headquarter at Banda and lies between Lat. 24º 53' and 25º 55' N and Long. 80º 07' and 81º 34' E. It is bounded in the north by district of Fatehpur in the east by the district of Chitrakut in the west by the district of Hamirpur and Mahoba and in the south by Satna, Panna, and Chhatarapur the districts of adjoining Madhya Pradesh.

Agriculture

[edit]

There are two main crops: Kharif and Rabi; the one between July and October and the other between November and March. The old records in the imperial gazetteer or the district gazetteer mentions cotton as one of the major crops here. But that has vanished now. The main crops grown presently are as follows:

Kharif: Paddy, jowar, bajra, til, moong, urd, arhar and sanai are the main crops taken these days. Paddy is normally taken as mono crop while others are mixed sown. 100 years ago cotton was taken as a mixed crop along with other crops in Kharif. Presently Government is pushing soybean replacing all other Kharif crops. This tendency ultimately will starve this district.[citation needed]

Rabi: Wheat, barley along with gram, linseed, mustard, masoor and peas are the major crops. There is a tendency for mixed cropping and regional variation in choices of the crops depending upon the geographical situation and the availability of irrigation.

Zaid: the third crops are usually taken in the river beds; that includes Kakri. Tarbooj (water melon), Kharbooja and some vegetables.

Economy

[edit]

The economy is predominantly agricultural, with the main crops being paddy rice, wheat and vegetables.

In 2006 the Ministry of Panchayati Raj named Banda one of the country's 250 most backward districts (out of a total of 640).[1] It is one of the 34 districts in Uttar Pradesh currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF).[1]

Divisions

[edit]

The district is divided into five tehsils, Banda, Naraini, Baberu, Atarra and Pailani.

Villages

[edit]

Demographics

[edit]
Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1901406,944—    
1911424,056+0.41%
1921396,194−0.68%
1931421,181+0.61%
1941486,491+1.45%
1951519,370+0.66%
1961631,666+1.98%
1971792,699+2.30%
19811,023,644+2.59%
19911,237,962+1.92%
20011,501,602+1.95%
20111,799,410+1.83%
source:[2]
Religions in Banda district (2011)[3]
Religion Percent
Hinduism
 
 91.00%
Islam
 
 8.76%
Other or not stated
 
 0.24%
Distribution of religions

According to the 2011 census Banda District has a population of 1,799,410,[4] roughly equal to the nation of The Gambia[5] or the US state of Nebraska.[6] This gives it a ranking of 265th in India (out of a total of 640).[4] The district has a population density of 404 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,050/sq mi).[4] Its population growth rate over the decade 2001–2011 was 17.06%.[4] Banda has a sex ratio of 863 females for every 1000 males,[4] and a literacy rate of 68.11%. 15.32% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes make up 21.55% of the population.[4]

Languages

[edit]

Languages of Banda district (2011)[7]

  Hindi (95.81%)
  Bundeli (1.96%)
  Urdu (1.50%)
  Others (0.73%)

At the time of the 2011 Census of India, 95.81% of the population in the district spoke Hindi, 1.96% Bundeli and 1.50% Urdu as their first language.[7] The local dialect changes from Bundeli in the south to Awadhi in the north.

Among Banda's languages are Bundeli, which has a lexical similarity of 72-91% with Hindi[8] (compared to 60% for German and English)[9] and is spoken by about 7,800,000 people in Bundelkhand.[8]

Education

[edit]

Culture

[edit]

Kalinjar Mahotsava: Every Year Banda District celebrates week-long Kalinjar Mahotasava to promote Kalinjar Fort's Heritage & Tourism. Kalinjar Mahotsava includes many Cultural and Social activities.

Banda MLA & MP

[edit]

There are 4 assembly constituencies and 1 parliamentary constituency.[10]

MLA

[edit]
No Constituency MLA Political Party
232 Tindwari Ramakesh Nishad Bhartiya Janta Party
233 Baberu Vishambhar Singh Yadav Samajwadi Party
234 Naraini Smt. Ommani Verma Bhartiya Janta Party
235 Banda Prakash Dwivedi Bhartiya Janta Party

MP

[edit]
Constituency MP Political Party
Banda R.K. Singh Patel Bhartiya Janta Party

People associated with Banda

[edit]

Political figures

[edit]

Jamuna Prasad Bose

See also

[edit]
[edit]
  • Khatri Pahar temple, local tourist attraction near to Banda City
    Khatri Pahar temple, local tourist attraction near to Banda City

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b Ministry of Panchayati Raj (8 September 2009). "A Note on the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme" (PDF). National Institute of Rural Development. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 April 2012. Retrieved 27 September 2011.
  2. ^ Decadal Variation In Population Since 1901
  3. ^ "Table C-01 Population by Religion: Uttar Pradesh". censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. 2011.
  4. ^ a b c d e f "District Census Handbook: Banda" (PDF). censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. 2011.
  5. ^ US Directorate of Intelligence. "Country Comparison:Population". Archived from the original on 13 June 2007. Retrieved 1 October 2011. Gambia, The 1,797,860 July 2011 est.
  6. ^ "2010 Resident Population Data". U. S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 19 October 2013. Retrieved 30 September 2011. Nebraska 1,826,341
  7. ^ a b "Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Uttar Pradesh". www.censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
  8. ^ a b M. Paul Lewis, ed. (2009). "Bagheli: A language of India". Ethnologue: Languages of the World (16th ed.). Dallas, Texas: SIL International. Retrieved 28 September 2011.
  9. ^ M. Paul Lewis, ed. (2009). "English". Ethnologue: Languages of the World (16th ed.). Dallas, Texas: SIL International. Retrieved 28 September 2011.
  10. ^ "List of Candidates in BANDA :BANDA". myneta.info. Retrieved 11 November 2015.
[edit]
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Banda district.
Wikisource has the text of the 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica article "Banda".

25°30′N 80°30′E / 25.500°N 80.500°E / 25.500; 80.500

Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Banda_district,_India&oldid=1255646312"