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'''Bhadohi''' is a city and [[municipal corporation]] in the [[Bhadohi district]] of northern [[States of India|Indian]] state of [[Uttar Pradesh]]. As the district headquarters of [[Bhadohi district|Bhadohi]], it is home to the largest hand-knotted carpet-weaving industry hub in [[South Asia]]. 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 [[Prayagraj]] and [[Varanasi]]. |
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| ⚫ | The city is 45 km west of Varanasi,<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 May 2017 |title=Google Maps: Sant Ravidas Nagar Bhadohi to Varanasi |url=https://www.google.co.in/maps/dir/Sant_Ravidas_Nagar_Bhadohi,+Uttar+Pradesh/Varanasi,+Uttar+Pradesh/@25.3282222,82.6305594,11z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x398fde0eeba498d3:0xfabbe137e48d4bf4!2m2!1d82.5680309!2d25.38727!1m5!1m1!1s0x398e2db76febcf4d:0x68131710853ff0b5!2m2!1d82.9739144!2d25.3176452!3e0 |access-date=23 May 2017 |website=Google maps}}</ref> and 82 km east of Prayagraj.<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 May 2017 |title=Google Maps: Sant Ravidas Nagar Bhadohi to Allahabad |url=https://www.google.co.in/maps/dir/_Sant_Ravidas_Nagar_Bhadohi,+Uttar+Pradesh/Allahabad,+Uttar+Pradesh/@25.470515,81.6367279,9z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x398fde0eeba498d3:0xfabbe137e48d4bf4!2m2!1d82.5680309!2d25.38727!1m5!1m1!1s0x398534c9b20bd49f:0xa2237856ad4041a!2m2!1d81.846311!2d25.4358011!3e0 |access-date=23 May 2017 |website=Google maps}}</ref> |
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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.<ref name="Census2011Gov">{{cite web |title=Census of India: Sant Ravidas Nagar Bhadohi |url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=238043 |website=www.censusindia.gov.in |access-date=10 December 2019}}</ref> |
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Bhadohi has a population of 94,620 of which 49,639 are males while 44,981 are females as per report released by Census India 2011.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/801239-bhadohi-uttar-pradesh.html|title=Bhadohi City Population Census 2011 - Uttar Pradesh|website=www.census2011.co.in|access-date=2017-05-23}}</ref> Bhadohi has an average literacy rate of 90%, higher than the national average of 69.5%; with 94% of the males and 86% of females are literate. 18% of the population is under 6 years of age. |
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The main business in Bhadohi is [[Carpet|carpet manufacturing]]. Bhadohi employs 22 [[lakh]] artisans in its carpet industry.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Economy {{!}} District Sant Ravidas Nagar, Government of Uttar Pradesh {{!}} India|url=https://bhadohi.nic.in/economy/|access-date=2020-07-13|language=en-US}}</ref> 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. |
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== Geographic location == |
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| ⚫ | Indian Institute of Carpet Technology, the only institute of its kind in Asia,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/archieve/lreleng/lyr2003/rmay2003/16052003/r160520034.html|title=Indian students in carpet technology to have internship in New Zealand|date=16 May 2003|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170813013323/http://pib.nic.in/archieve/lreleng/lyr2003/rmay2003/16052003/r160520034.html |archive-date=13 August 2017|publisher=Ministry of Textiles |access-date=22 May 2019}}</ref> was established by [[Ministry of Textiles]], [[Government of India]], in 2001. It has been recognized by the [[All India Council for Technical Education]] and is affiliated with [[Joint Seat Allocation Authority]] (JOSAA).The institute offers a [[Bachelor of Technology]] (B.Tech) in [[Carpet]] 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.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kashyap |first1=Aishwarya Raghu |title=Education News, Schools, Colleges, Higher Education, Technical Education |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/education/seven-offbeat-courses-at-indian-colleges/ar |access-date=28 January 2021 |work=The Hindu |date=22 May 2016 |language=en}}</ref> |
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== Famous People == |
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[[Shivam Dube]] -An Indian International cricketer who plays for indian cricket team.he is an all rounder.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shivam_Dube</ref> |
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[[Yashasvi Jaiswal]] -An Indian International cricketer who plays for indian cricket team.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yashasvi_Jaiswal</ref> |
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|North = [[Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh|Jaunpur]] |
|North = [[Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh|Jaunpur]] |
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|West = [[Prayagraj]] |
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|West = [[Allahabad]] |
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|Center = (Bhadohi) |
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|South = [[Mirzapur]] |
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|East = [[Varanasi]] |
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The main business in Bhadohi is carpet manufacturing. Manufacturers range from very small (with less than $100,000 in assets) to medium-sized (with around $10M in assets). Most of the carpets are sold internationally as India has a limited market for carpets. |
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Latest revision as of 18:24, 14 December 2024
Bhadohi | |
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City | |
  Bhadohi Location in Uttar Pradesh, India  Bhadohi Bhadohi (India) | |
| Coordinates: 25°25′N 82°34′E / 25.42°N 82.57°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Bhadohi |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Bhadohi Nagar Palika |
| Elevation | 85 m (279 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 94,620 |
| Language | |
| • Official | Hindi[2] |
| • Additional official | Urdu[2] |
| • Regional | Awadhi, Bhojpuri |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 221401 |
| Vehicle registration | UP-66 |
| Website | Official Website |
Bhadohi is a city and municipal corporation in the Bhadohi district of northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. As the district headquarters of Bhadohi, it is home to the largest hand-knotted carpet-weaving industry hub in South Asia. 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 Prayagraj and Varanasi.
The city is 45 km west of Varanasi,[3] and 82 km east of Prayagraj.[4]
Demographics
[edit]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.[1]
Commerce
[edit]The main business in Bhadohi is carpet manufacturing. Bhadohi employs 22 lakh artisans in its carpet industry.[5] 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
[edit]Indian Institute of Carpet Technology, the only institute of its kind in Asia,[6] was established by Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, in 2001. It has been recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education and is affiliated with Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JOSAA).The institute offers a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Carpet 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.[7]
Famous People
[edit]Shivam Dube -An Indian International cricketer who plays for indian cricket team.he is an all rounder.[8]
Yashasvi Jaiswal -An Indian International cricketer who plays for indian cricket team.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Census of India: Sant Ravidas Nagar Bhadohi". www.censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 10 December 2019.
- ^ a b "52nd Report of the Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities in India" (PDF). nclm.nic.in. Ministry of Minority Affairs. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 May 2017. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
- ^ "Google Maps: Sant Ravidas Nagar Bhadohi to Varanasi". Google maps. 23 May 2017. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
- ^ "Google Maps: Sant Ravidas Nagar Bhadohi to Allahabad". Google maps. 23 May 2017. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
- ^ "Economy | District Sant Ravidas Nagar, Government of Uttar Pradesh | India". Retrieved 13 July 2020.
- ^ "Indian students in carpet technology to have internship in New Zealand". Ministry of Textiles. 16 May 2003. Archived from the original on 13 August 2017. Retrieved 22 May 2019.
- ^ Kashyap, Aishwarya Raghu (22 May 2016). "Education News, Schools, Colleges, Higher Education, Technical Education". The Hindu. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
- ^ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shivam_Dube
- ^ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yashasvi_Jaiswal
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