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Chandausi is also known for its Gajak which is generally prepared in the winter season (Oct-Feb). Gajak is prepared with sesame seeds and [[jaggery]] (or cane sugar) with a method of preparation which is time consuming. It takes about 10–15 hours to prepare 5–8 kilograms of Gajak. The dough is hammered until all the sesame seeds break down and release their oils into the dough. {{Citation needed|date=November 2009}}
Chandausi is also known for its Gajak which is generally prepared in the winter season (Oct-Feb). Gajak is prepared with sesame seeds and [[jaggery]] (or cane sugar) with a method of preparation which is time consuming. It takes about 10–15 hours to prepare 5–8 kilograms of Gajak. The dough is hammered until all the sesame seeds break down and release their oils into the dough. {{Citation needed|date=November 2009}}
avaliable fish aquarium in city

Chandausi is also called Mini Vrindavan. It has an average elevation of 284 metres (603 feet). There are approximately 300 temples in Chandausi.
Chandausi is also called Mini Vrindavan. It has an average elevation of 284 metres (603 feet). There are approximately 300 temples in Chandausi.


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Chandausi
City
Country India
StateUttar Pradesh
DistrictSambhal
Elevation
284 m (932 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
114,254
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
202412
Vehicle registrationUP 21
Websitewww.melaganeshchauth.com

Chandausi is a city and a municipal board in Sambhal district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. The original name of the city was "Chaand Si", meaning "Moon Like" (in Indian poetry the moon is considered to be beautiful). It is said that the city was founded by Valmiki and he gave the name "Chaand Si". The people speak Hindi.

Chandausi is known for mint oil, which has become the city's main trade. The mint plant (Mentha piperata) is cultivated on a large scale. After extracting essential oils from the plant through distillation, the products are exported.

The city is also known for Ghee and traditional Ganesh chaurthi utsava. It is also known for the automatically moving statues' presentation, which is led by the representatives of Ganesha i.e. "Elephants", at the time of Ganesh Chaturthi, which is rare. A large crowd attends this festival in Chandausi. Ganesh mela is stretched in the area of 10 acres comprising 350-400 nos. of Stalls, showrooms, Halls, canopies etc. . One can find the variety of shopping things, clothes, capital goods, Eating joints, Entertainment, specially for children, Huge Giant wheels and RollerCoasters and other types of Swings for Children as well as Elders.t becomes a thing of craze and excitement for the people of all ages to visit the MELA GANESH CHAUTH.The Mela always starts with the GANESH RATHYATRA and goes on for 25–30 days. Every other day there are many events and competitions for promoting and encouraging the young upcoming talented artists of CHANDAUSI and surrounding area.The events range from dance, Acting, Singing, Music to Paining, Sports and other activities. These events are organized by the private as well as Govt. bodies. They provide a good platform for the youth to enhance their skills and talents.

Chandausi was under British India and some parts were owned by Rani Ramkali a minor landlady.

Chandausi is also known for its Gajak which is generally prepared in the winter season (Oct-Feb). Gajak is prepared with sesame seeds and jaggery (or cane sugar) with a method of preparation which is time consuming. It takes about 10–15 hours to prepare 5–8 kilograms of Gajak. The dough is hammered until all the sesame seeds break down and release their oils into the dough. [citation needed] avaliable fish aquarium in city Chandausi is also called Mini Vrindavan. It has an average elevation of 284 metres (603 feet). There are approximately 300 temples in Chandausi.

Education

The city has a very old institute called Shyam Sundar Memmorial College established in 1908. The R.R.K is the most famous school of chandausi (established: 1990 ) www.facebook.com/rrk.chd It is founded On 22, February, 1990 in the memory of Late Shri.Ram Prakash Kothiwal & Late Smt.Raj Rani Kothiwal by his son Late Sahu Shri Rameshwar Saran Kothiwal and it is inaugurated by Shri. Nagendra Singh ( I.A.S. Moradabad ).

The city has a 1925 Zonal Railway Training Institute, Ministry of railways, Govt of India [1] which caters to Training needs of 8 divisions of Northern and North-Central Railways. The Indian Railway Training Institute (ZRTI), Ministry of railways, Govt of India is the oldest (and North India's only) railway training Institute, where group c railway employees like Driver, Guard, Ticket Checker, Station Master, Traffic Inspector, Commercial Inspector, JE (signal & Telecom) etc. are trained for initial, promotional and refresher courses. Applicants pass All India Railway Examinations to get admission into the institute. ZRTI is headed by a senior civil services officer.[1][citation needed]

Demographics

As per provisional data of 2011 census, Chandausi had a population of 114,254 out of which males were 60,238 and females were 54,016. The literacy rate was 72.63 per cent.[2]

See also: List of cities in Uttar Pradesh

As of 2001 India census,[3] Chandausi had a population of 103,757. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Chandausi has an average literacy rate of 58%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 62% and female literacy of 53%. 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Educational institutions

  • R.R.K Senior Secondary School shubham raghav 9457944794 9457944794 9457944794 shubham raghav vikash nagar chandausi 202412
  • Indian Railway Training Institute, Ministry of railways, Govt of India, Chandausi
  • Sahu shyam Sunder Memorial College
  • Nawal Kishore Bhartiya Memorial Degree College
  • Model Public Educational Society and Law College
  • Rotary Institute of Management and Technology
  • Srikrishna Institute of Management and Technology
  • Chandausi Institute of Technology and Management
  • Radha Govind Institute of Technology
  • M.P. Computers (Sikkim Manipal University)
  • Chandausi Inter and Teachers Training College
  • Fazlur Rehman Inter College
  • Nanak Chandra Adarsh Inter College
  • R.P.A.K Girls College
  • Shri Akrurji Kanya Pathshaala Inter College
  • Sanatan Dharm Degree College
  • Raghunath Asharam Sanskrit Mahavidhiyala
  • Ramprakash Rajrani Kothiwal Public School
  • Om Prakash Ganpati Memorial Sr. Sec. School
  • Rajesh Kumar Saraswati Vidhya Mandir Chandausi& shubham raghav abvp zila sanyojak at abvp muradabad vikash nagar chandausi ph...9457944794
  • Jagmohan Saraswati Vidya Mandir Chandausi
  • Saraswati Shishu Mandir Balika Vidhalya Samta Meel Chandausi
  • Saraswati Sisu Mandir Hanuman Gahri junior High School
  • Manokamna Inter College
  • Bhartiya Kala Niketan
  • R.G.M. Computer Education & V.T.I.
  • Gajram Singh Adarsh Junior High School
  • Sacred Heart Convent School
  • St Johns Public School
  • Chandausi Public School

Temples in Chandausi

Chandausi has at least one temple in every area:

  • Bade Hanuman ji mandir is one of the oldest and most famous temples of the city. It is situated at Hanumanghari near Sita Ashram playground. It is the temple of Hanuman ji and is 400 years old and the speciality is that it fulfils the wishes of the worshippers. It is said that when Lord Hanuman ji took incarnation (Prakat hue the), the place was marked by his idol and hence this temple contains that idol of Lord Hanuman.

A huge crowd worships in this temple every Tuesday and Saturday as these days are the days of Lord Hanuman. The temple has idols of Shri Ram parivar, Shri krishna Parivar, Shiv Parivar, Goddess Durga, Lord Bhero ji, Lord Sai Baba etc. It is situated on a small hill (Teela) and has a cave under the Hanuman ji statue. This cave runs through a large area of the city.

  • Temple Darwar Shri Laddu Wale Balaji Maharaj
  • Rambagh Dham is one of the grand temples in the city. It is situated at Rambagh Road near Kaithal village. It is dedicated to 'Nau Devis' (Nine Divine Goddess originated from Goddess Parvati). The main idol in the temple is of Maa Durga, the other eight Devis along with them. It has some divisions inside it which holds idols like Radha Krishna Ji, Hanuman Ji, Jwala Ji etc. Functions and competitions are organised within the temple throughout the year, one of which is the well known "Boogie-Woogie". In the Navdurga festival, the temple is decorated with a priceless dedication.

The temple is far from the main city so it has a quiet atmosphere. On the top of the main entry gate to the temple, there is the Ram Darbar which is said to be guarding the temple and its priests as there is no security around. A Primary school named 'Rambagh Bal Vidhyalaya' is taken care of by the same trust.

  • Ganesh Temple situated on Sita Road near Raj Street. This is the temple from where the Ganesh Chaturthi Jhankis & celebration originates at the time of Ganpati Puja. This is a very famous temple here.
  • Kunj Bihari Temple situated just opposite to Rambagh Dham is an ancient Kunj Bihari Ji temple with a 200 years old shivalaya as part of the temple complex
  • Lord Venugopal Ji Temple is situated at Rambagh Road and is dedicated to Lord Krishna and Goddess Radha. It is a very old temple. There is no trust managing the temple but is looked after by the priest and his family members on their own. Many functions are organised here at 'Krishna Janmashtami' (birthday of Lord Krishna).
  • Braham Dev Ji Temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna and Goddess Radha. It is situated in Braham Bazar near BabuRam Halwai, opposite Kallu Halwai. It has the idols of Shiv family, Maa Kaali, Hanuman Ji etc.
  • Lord Vishnu Temple has Lords Vishnu and Goddess Laxmi Ji (in standing position). It is situated on the way to Kaithal Gate.
  • Goddess Saraswati Temple is dedicated to Maa Saraswati (Goddess of Knowledge)and is situated at Fountain Chowk.
  • Lord Shani Temple is dedicated to Lord Shani and built in black because the colour of Lord Shani is black. It is situated at Sita Ashram Road opposite to R.R.K.School.
  • Bhairo Baba Temple is dedicated to Bhairo Baba. It is situated at Sita Ashram Road opposite to R.R.K.School. A large crowd is present to serve the lord on all Sundays every month.
  • Lord Sai Temple is dedicated to Lord Sai situated at Shashtri Nagar, Moradabad Road. It is managed by Shirdi Sai Baba Trust.
  • Temple devi mata is in ambypuram colony of Chandausi. It is very old and famous temple.
  • "Dauji Maharaj Temple" is near Vengopalji Temple. It is believed that Shesnaag, the god of snakes.
  • Boorhi Mata Temple is in Boorhi Mata Street of Chandausi. It is a very old and famous temple.
  • Bara Mahadev Temple is a temple of Lord Shiva situated between Khurja Gate and Jawahar Road
  • Shri Satya Narayan Templeis temple of Bhagwan Vishnu and Laxmi situated at Station Road
  • Mulagarh Devi Temple is situated at village Maulagarh at Behjoi Road. It is very ancient devi Temple.There is huge crowd of worshiper during the Navratras
  • Prachin Hanuman Mandir It is very ancient Hanuman Mandir at Bahere wala Taal surrounded by trees and rich greenery.
  • Goddess Durga Temple at Gandhi Moorti It is very old temple renovated in 2002 and now managed by Shiv Sewa Smiti (Businessman community of fayrai bazar chandausi). Different cultural activities are held on every Hindu Festival.
  • Berni village(lord Shiv Mandir) it is very old temple.Different cultural activities are held on every MahaShivratri Festival.

Markets

  • Bara Bazar
  • Braham Bazar
  • Passratta Bazar
  • Sambhal Gate
  • Purani Paith
  • Fountain chowk
  • Faryai bazar
  • Moradabad gate

Climate

The climate of the area is similar to that of the Indo-Gangatic plain, with hot dry summers and cold winters and an average of 35 inches of rainfall.

  • Summer  : 40.0 °C (Max), 32.5 °C (min)
  • Winter  : 32.5 °C (Max), 4 °C (min)
  • Average rainfall : 543 mm (per year)

References

  1. ^ a b ZRTI
  2. ^ "Urban Agglomerations/Cities having population 1 lakh and above" (PDF). Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011. Retrieved 2012-07-07.
  3. ^ Template:GR
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