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| Country | India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District(s) | Gonda |
| Population | 122,164 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
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• 120 metres (390 ft) |
Gonda (Devanagari: गोंडा) is a city and a municipal board in Gonda district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is situated 125 km north east of the state capital of Lucknow. Gonda is divided into four Tehshil named Gonda, Kololelganj, Tarabganj and Mankapur.
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Gonda is located at .[1] It has an average elevation of 120 metres (393 feet). The holy rivers Sarayu and Ghaghara pass through the district. The Ghaghara river splits Gonda district into two parts - the northern and southern part. The town of Gonda falls in the northern part with Ghaghara bordering the district's entire southern boundary. The highest temperature recorded in the Uttar Pradesh was 49.9 | °C | on 8 May 1958 at Gonda.
The territory covered by the present district of Gonda formed part of the ancient kingdom of Kosala. Rama, the celebrated sovereign of the Solar line of kings, once ruled over the kingdom of Kosala. The Putrayeshti yajna that was performed by the King Dasharatha for the birth of Lord Rama and his three brothers was performed in this region. According oral traditions in the region, the goshala (cow-stables) of King Dasharatha were based here, and the region derived its name from that.
The medieval history of Gonda District states that the first Muslim invasion took place in second quarter of 11th century under Syed Salar Masood who came in from an area north of the Ghaghara River. The rulers of Gonda and adjoining parts were greatly perturbed to hear of a foreign invasion in their country, so they soon formed a league, and decided to offer united resistance to Masood. From this time onwards, Gonda and neighboring Bahraich seem to have always been held singly owning to their isolated position due to the Ghaghara River.
According to the history of Gonda District, the region is historically and geographically linked with Bahraich from times immemorial. In the second half of the 13th century Gonda was included in the government of Bahraich by the early Muslim rulers and hence it has no independent history of its own. Further, there is no specific reference about the district till the reign of the Tughlaqs probably on account of its inclusion in the government of Bahraich. The district of Gonda provided a free passage to the Sultans of Delhi who usually marched through these districts on the way to the eastern parts of their empire. The Gonda District does not find any mention in historical records till the reign of Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq.
In 1394, the district came under the sway of Khwaja Jahan Malik Sarwar, the founder of the Sharqi dynasty of Jaunpur. From earliest days of Muslim domination till the advent of Akbar, the history of Gonda district is primarily the history of local clans. During the early phase of this period the whole of Gonda was ruled by the aboriginal Dom, Tharu Tribe, Bhar, Pasi and the like. The district formed an integral part of the empire of Akbar (1556–1605). With the annexation of the province of Awadh by the East India Company in February 1856, Gonda became a separate district in the Gonda-Bahraich Commissionership. Annexation passed off quietly, although the Gonda raja exhibited strong disapproval of the measure and was with difficulty persuaded to leave his fort at Gonda and meet the district officer.
People from the Gonda district actively participated in the Non-Cooperation Movement launched by Mahatma Gandhi. The stage for national activities was already set in the district. Both the rural and urban populace of the district were actively involved in the various activities of the Non-cooperation movement. After the Non-Cooperation movement, the district of Gonda remained sensitive throughout in catching vibrations of political activities pervading throughout the country. On October 9, 1929, Mahatma Gandhi visited the district along with Jawaharlal Nehru. The non-cooperation movement which was abruptly suspended by Gandhiji in 1922 was revived in the Congress session of 1929.
Even before Gandhi, the people of the region have been involved in the Indian struggle for independence. In the First Indian struggle of Independence, in 1857, many people from this district laid down their lives for the service of nation. Maharaja Devi Baksha Singh, a Bisen Rajput, fought bravely in 1857. After a long battle with British, he escaped to Nepal.[2] In the second struggle, in the 20th century, freedom fighters like Sh. Chandra Shekhar Azad and his friends had taken shelter and been working from there. One of our greatest freedom fighters Rajendra Lahiri was incarcerated and hanged in the Gonda Jail.
Paska (Shookar Kshetra) is also situated in Gonda which is famous for the "Narshinh Avatar" of Lord Vishnu. This place is also birth place of the Great Poet and author of the Ramacharitmanas, Tulsi Das.
Famous poet Ali Sikandar or Jigar Moradabadi (1890–1960) (Urdu: جگر مراد آبادی), was born in Moradabad and after some time moved to Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, India. Here, he became student of famous poet Azghar Gondvi. Since then, he spent his whole life in Gonda until he died. Mazar-e-Jigar moradabadi is in Gonda.
The present town of Gonda was established by Man Singh, a Bisen Rajput, who lived in the early reign of the Mughal Emperor, Akbar. Since the last 'Raja of Gonda' joined the Indian Rebellion of 1857, the state was forfeited and given to the Ayodhya Estate. It became a municipality in 1869 and in 1901 had a population of 15,811. At present the famous poet Adam Gondvi, lives in Gonda.
An official Census 2011 detail of Gonda, a district of Uttar Pradesh has been released by Directorate of Census Operations in Uttar Pradesh. Enumeration of key persons was also done by census officials in Gonda District of Uttar Pradesh.
In 2011, Gonda had population of 3,431,386 of which male and female were 1,785,629 and 1,645,757 respectively. There was change of 24.07 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Gonda District recorded increase of 25.45 percent to its population compared to 1991.
The initial provisional data suggest a density of 857 in 2011 compared to 691 of 2001. Total area under Gonda district is of about 4,003 sq.km.
Average literacy rate of Gonda in 2011 were 61.16 compared to 42.59 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 72.23 and 49.13 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 56.39 and 27.17 in Gonda District. Total literate in Gonda District were 1,764,652 of which male and female were 1,084,843 and 679,809 respectively. In 2001, Gonda District had 949,342 in its total region.
With regards to Sex Ratio in Gonda, it stood at 922 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 906. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate.
In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including Gonda. There were total 545,944 children under age of 0-6 against 536,566 of 2001 census. Of total 545,944 male and female were 283,786 and 262,158 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 952 compared to 952 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 15.91 percent of Gonda District compared to 19.40 percent of 2001. There was net change of -3.49 percent in this compared to previous census of India.
Gonda District population constituted 1.72 percent of total Uttar Pradesh population. In 2001 census, this figure for Gonda District was at 1.72 percent of Uttar Pradesh population.
All details regarding Gonda District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of Gonda District.
Description 2011 2001 Actual Population 3,431,386 2,765,586 Male 1,785,629 1,451,101 Female 1,645,757 1,314,485 Population Growth 24.07% 25.45% Area Sq. Km 4,003 4,003 Density/km2 857 691 Proportion to Uttar Pradesh Population 1.72% 1.66% Sex Ratio (Per 1000) 922 906 Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) 952 952 Average Literacy 61.16 42.59 Male Literacy 72.23 56.39 Female Literacy 49.13 27.17 Total Child Population (0-6 Age) 545,944 536,566 Male Population (0-6 Age) 283,786 274,891 Female Population (0-6 Age) 262,158 261,675 Literates 1,764,652 949,342 Male Literates 1,084,843 663,292 Female Literates 679,809 286,050 Child Proportion (0-6 Age) 15.91% 19.40% Boys Proportion (0-6 Age) 15.89% 18.94% Girls Proportion (0-6 Age) 15.93% 19.91%
Description Rural Urban Population (%) 93.44 % 6.56 % Total Population 3,206,240 225,146 Male Population 1,669,142 116,487 Female Population 1,537,098 108,659 Sex Ratio 921 933 Child Sex Ratio (0-6) 925 900 Child Population (0-6) 519,476 26,468 Male Child(0-6) 269,853 13,933 Female Child(0-6) 249,623 12,535 Child Percentage (0-6) 16.20 % 11.76 % Male Child Percentage 16.17 % 11.96 % Female Child Percentage 16.24 % 11.54 % Literates 1,609,233 155,419 Male Literates 998,181 86,662 Female Literates 611,052 68,757 Average Literacy 59.89 % 78.23 % Male Literacy 71.33 % 84.50 % Female Literacy 47.46 % 71.53 %
There are many religious places in the district and the district headquarters is itself very close (51 km) to holy city Ayodhya, the birth place of Lord Rama. Gonda is birth place of the great poet Tulsi Das who wrote epic Ramacharitamanas, depicting life and virtues of Lord Rama at Paska (Sukar Khet). Gonda is also known for Ghagh, a legendary agiculture and weather specialist of folk culture. Mahakavi Ghagh, Late.Adam Gondavi, Shiva Kant Mishra Vidrohi, Satish Araya and Suresh Mokalpuri [1], are the renowned poets of Hindi literature [2]. Urdu poet and author of the book "Asan Oruz" (published by the Khuda Bakhsh Public Oriented Library Patna), Niyaz Ahmed "Saher" (1939–2010), who was adopted son of the great Urdu poet Jigar Moradabadi, also belongs to Gonda. The founder of the Swaminarayan Sampraday, "Bhagwan Swaminarayan" was born as Ghanshyam Pande in the village of Chhapaiya, in Gonda district. As a child, he also lived in Ayodhya and visited the town of Gonda on a pilgrimage with his parents.[3] The Swaminarayan Akshardham temple in New Delhi is dedicated to him, as Akshardham is his divine abode. ACHARYA PATANJALI [3](200 BCE) : FATHER OF YOGA, the founder, hailed from the district of Gonda in Uttar Pradesh.
It has the most flourishing ITI of India. Gonda has been the place of early education of one of the India's President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed, the school he studied in has been named after him, FAA Govt Inter College.
Sucheta Kriplani was elected to the Lok Sabha in 1952 and 1957 from Gonda
Bhola Nath Chaturvedi current Director General of Police Tamil Nadu (Anti corruption) is a State board topper of 1969 studied at SSBS Tomson College.
Atal Bihari Bajpayee Ji, has worked long time in Balram Pur (then in Gonda now new district) as RSS activist.
Shukla Dahi Bada is a famous desi dish available at Itiyathok which is distant 20 km from Gonda city between Gonda and Balrampur. This is famous world wide desi Indian dish. Swaminarayan Chhapaiya, Paska (Sukar Khet), Varahi Devi (Uttari Bhavani), Prash, Tirrey Manorama, Prithvi Nathan Mahadeo, Jhali Dham, Parvati Mahadeo, Colonelganj Sakraura.
Gandhi Park in the city here is the first LifeSize statue of Mahatma Gandhi in the whole Asia was established in 1950.it is made of white marble.
Paska (Sukar Khet) This place is situated at the river bank of Saryu about 45 km southwest from district head quarter. The site is ancient fame for "Sangam Asnan" and one month Paush Kalpwas which occurred in month of Paush. A large number of devotee's takes holy dips in Saryu here for Mukti of 'Pashu Yoni'. It is also believed that God Varha have taken Avtar here. It is said an old temple of Lord Varah was built here in 9th century.
Swaminarayan Chhapaiyā The village of Chhapaiya is situated at a distance of 50 km from the district head quarters. The chief interest of the place is the Swaminarayan temple which marks the birthplace of Bhagwan Swaminarayan, or Sahajanand Swami, who was born there on April 2, 1781 as Ghanshyam Pande. Ghanshyam left Chhapaiya at the age of 11 to travel to the pilgrimage sites around India. He completed his pilgrimage in Western Gujarat, where he assumed the leadership of what became known as the Swaminarayan Sampradaya. The very famous Akshardham temples in New Delhi and in Gandhinagar, Gujarat built by his spiritual successor, Pramukh Swami Maharaj, are both dedicated to him. His followers consider him to be a manifestation of the Supreme Godhead.[4] There have been many movies about the Bhagwan Swaminarayan filmed in this temple in Chhapaiya and in nearby places in the district.
Varahi Devi About 6 km in east from Paska another ancient place of Varahi Devi known as Uttari Bhawani. An old temple of Devi Bhagwati attract a large number of devotee's here, here image of Aadi Shakti Varahi is related with shakti of Varaha in Paska.
Prash This place is in north of Saryu & situated in Tehsil Tarabganj. The place is related with ancient Saint Parashar, grandson of Bashishtha & son of Sakti. It is said his mother's name was Adrishyawanti. A temple in his memory is situated here.
Prithvi Nathan Mahadeo At a short distance in south of Khargupur an old temple of lord Shiva is situated. Legend relates it with Mahabharata. This area was then known as Pancharanya. It is believed to be the worship place of Bhima himself while the Pandavas were here during their 14 years of Vanvaas. Bhima worshipped Lord Shiva, who blessed this worship place by a natural "Shiv Linga" which emerged on its own from the earth. It is the largest natural "Shiv Linga" in the whole world and draws a huge crowd to it during the days of ShivaRatri or MahaShivaRatri. Pathik Inn is the best and most approachable hotel in the Gonda city and is located right in the middle of the city with all facilities and amenities. Also there is a Shopping mall in the city known as V Mall which is a nice place to shop and hang around.
TRIGUT DAINIK: Trigut Dainik is the first local newspaper printing daily for last 15–20 years
Gonda has many Inter colleges as well as several degree colleges L.B.S. PG College, Nanadini Nagar Mahavidyalaya Nawabganj Acharya Narendra Dev Kisan College, Babhnan. Including Acharya Narendra Dev College of Pharmacy Nawabganj, Meena Shah Institute Of Technology, KCIT institute, Govt Polytechnic college, Govt ITI college.
All colleges of Gonda are affiliated to Faizabad University. (Please add location of each college if you know.)
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