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| Country | India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District(s) | Jhansi |
| MLA | Bhagwati Prasad Sagar |
| Population | 50,886 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
Mauranipur is a city and a municipal board in Jhansi district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is largest Tehsil in Uttar Pradesh and its headquarters is in Jhansi District . It is a textile production centre. Mauranipur was known as Madhupuri in ancient time by its rulers.
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Mauranipur is located at {25°14'23"N 79°7'47"E}.[1] It has an average elevation of 192 metres (630 ft). Sukhnai river flow around the town. Mauranipur is 60.43 km from City Jhansi. It is 252 km from Uttar Pradesh Capital City Lucknow. Weather forecast check is available on http://www.tititudorancea.com/z/weather_forecast_mauranipur.htm
1. Saprar Dam at about 3 km from Mauranipur on sukhnai river which looks beautiful specially in rainy season.
2. Siaori Lake Situated at about 8 km north-west of Mauranipur at village Siaori on Lakheri river, this lake was improved in 1906 and opened for irrigation. This also receives water from Kamlasagar, which has increased its irrigation capacity.
3. Pahari dam Situated about 18 km east of Mauranipur in Jhanshi district on Dhasan river this weir was built in the years 1909-12. This serves the purpose of irrigation through the Lachura dam mainly in Hamirpur district. 16.46 m Pahari Weir provides irrigation to Jhanshi dist. Gross capacity of reservoir is 47,800,000 cubic metres and live storage capacity is 46,000,000 cubic metres.
4. Lakheri Dam Lakheri Dam is situated a little upstream of the junction of Chiraya & Tola Nallas near Village Mahewa about 16 km from Mauranipur in Dist Jhansi on Lakheri river. Max. flood discharge of the dam is 1744.07 m³/s. The construction of the dam started in 1981. Lakheri Dam will provide irrigation to 1980 ha of land in doab of Lakheri and Pathari river spread in 13 villages of Tehsil Garautha, through main canal of 9.20 km and distribution system 21 km. The length and the height of the dam are 4 880 m and 10.6 m respectively. Dead dead Storage Capacity of the dam will be 1,700,000 cubic metres and Live Storage Capacity will be 13,900,000 cubic metres. [2]
5. Lahchura Dam was located on Dhasan river, a tributary of river Betwa in Mauranipur Tehsil. The present dam, constructed in 1910. [3]
6. Kamla Sagar
As of 2001[update] India census,[4] Mauranipur had a population of 50,886. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Mauranipur has an average literacy rate of 62%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 70%, and female literacy is 54%. In Mauranipur, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Faag songs and its rhythmic music could be heard in the whole Bundelkhand region during spring season when the crops are ready for harvesting. The spring season of March–April express the vibrant emotions which are hidden in the tender hearts of the youth, invites each other and to express the mystical attachment between male and female. Finally emotions are transformed into devotion to make devotee divine . Faag was enriched in the early twentieth century by a folk poet Isuri (born 1881, in Mauranipur) who is credited to have composed over a thousand Faags.
There is a famous fair known as Mela '''JALVIHAR'''.
Vrindavan Lal Varma (1889–1969) eminent Hindi novelist and playwright, was born on 9 January 1889 in a noble Srivastava Kayasthya family born at Mauranipur.He was honoured with Padam Bhushan for his literary works; Agra University presented him with honorary D. Lit. He received Soviet Land Nehru Award' and Govt. of India also awarded him for his novel 'Jhansi Ki Rani'.
1. Kedareshwar situated on the hillock. There are 600 stone steps leading to the temple which is situated on top of hillock. It is a unique Shiva Linga placed on the back of VRASHAB - The Nandi of Lord Shivaa.[5]
2. Gairba village lies in Mauranipur tehsil at a distance of about 19 km.north east. It has small but fine temple apparently of great antiquity. The temple is situated at a small hill and is made of grey granite, the stones were cut to required size but no mortar was used in construction. The architectural plan is simple but logically projected. It has three section, each having its own roof rising in regular gradation. There is a badly mutilated basalt image said to be that of the Buddha in padmasana which bears an inscription on its base the date samvat 1234 (1177 AD).[6]
3. Shri Digambar Jain Atishaya Chamatkari Kshetra is situated in Todi Fatehpur about 30 km from Mauranipur. This miraculous place is a vast beautiful temple in village - Todi Fatehpur; the temple has sky-high magnificent pinnacles attracting the pilgrims from a far distance. This Kshetra is about 600–700 years old. The principal deity Bhagwan Parshvanath’s miraculous idol is installed in this temple. This temple is known as Bada (Big) Mandir (Temple).[7]
During 12th century Mauranipur was under Chandella ruler is King Madanavarman(1129–1163).[8] The credit for the development of Mauranipur goes to the Bundela kings.[9] Mauranipur was one of pargana under Rani Laxmi bai rule. On August 10, 1857 Rani of Tehree occupied Mauranipur. Laxmi Bai suffered reverses in the beginning, but in the war on October 23, with Tehree's forces, she emerged victorious.[10] During 1857 revolt against British Rani Laxmi Bai inflicted defeats on British at Mauranipur and became the most powerful rebel leader of the 1857 revolt. Her army was further strengthened when the rulers of Banpur and Shahgarh in Bundelkhand became her allies. Fought valiantly against the attacks by British forces under Sir Hugh Rose[11]
Govind Ballabh Pant delivered speech about Zamindaru abolition law and the establishment of the five-year plan for agriculture in Mauranipur on 30 December 1951.[12]
The town of Mauranipur has long been famous for the manufacture of a red cloth called kharud, which is dyed from this root. The colour imparted by dl is fixed by alum, and is permanent.[13]
Mauranipur is a Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) constituency. This seat is reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC). [14]
| Year | Winner Name | Vote% | Party | Losing Candidate | Vote% | Party |
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| 2007 | BHAGWATI PRASAD SAGAR | 31.67 | BSP | BIHARI LAL ARYA | 24.32 | INC |
| 2002 | PRAGILAL AHIRWAR | 24.47 | BJP | BIHARI LAL ARYA | 22.9 | INC |
| 1996 | BIHARI LAL ARYA | 37.69 | INC | PRAGI LAL | 36.98 | BJP |
| 1993 | BIHARI LAL ARYA | 40.3 | INC | PRAGI LAL AHIRWAR | 35.39 | BJP |
| 1991 | PRAGI LAL AHIRWAR | 39.93 | BJP | BIHARI LAL ARYA | 39.81 | INC |
| 1989 | PRAGI LAL AHIRWAR | 46.55 | BJP | BHAGIRATH CHOUDHARI | 32.72 | INC |
| 1985 | BHAGIRATH CHAUDHRI | 51.35 | INC | PREM NARAIN AHIRWAR | 33.11 | BJP |
| 1980 | BHAGIRATH CHAUDHRI | 59.17 | INC(I) | HAR DAS | 22.79 | BJP |
| 1977 | PREM NARAIN AHIRWAR | 45.09 | JNP | BHAGIRATH CHAUDHRI | 43.88 | INC |
List Of Villages under Mauranipur Mandal :
Akseo, Bachera, Bakhtar, Bamhauri, Baragaon, Barauri, Basariya, Berwai, Bhadarwara, Bhandra, Bhanpura, Bhatpura, Bira, Bukhara, Chakara, Chitawad, Churara, DeoriGhat, Dhaipura, Dhakarwara, DhamnaPayak, Dhauri, Dhawakar, Durgapur, Garhwan, Ghatkotra, Ghatlahchura, Harpura, Itaial, Jhankari, Kadaura, Kakwara, Khakora, Khandarka, Kharakamuaf, Khilara, Kotra, Madarwas, Madwan, Mailoni, Mathupura, MauDehat, Mauranipur, Merki, Naya Gaon, Patha, Rewan, Roni, Rora, RupaDhamana, Siaori, SijariBugurg, Sijari Khurd, Siyawnikhurd, Taktoli, Tilera,
1. Sikhara-roofed temple called Marhia and dedicated to Gond baba - Khojra, Tehsil-Mauranipur
2. Remains of a Chandella temple - Kisni Khurd, Tehsil-Mauranipur
3. Chandel Temple - Pachwara (Gahras), Tehsil-Mauranipur
4. Chandel Temple - Sakarar, Tehsil-Mauranipur
5. Old Temple - Rora, Tehsil - Mauranipur
6. Kusumadiya, Tehsil-Mauranipur [16]
7. Old Fort Bongada, Tehsil-Mauranipur [17]
8. Banjaron Ka Mandir, Syavari, Tehsil-Mauranipur [18]
9. Shivalaya, Basariya, 15 km from Mauranipur. It was built in last days of Chandel rule. [19]
10. Champat Rai ka Mahal, Kachnev, Near Bangara, Tehsil-Mauranipur [20]
Mauranipur is well connected with three metro city Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai via Indian Railways network. Mauranipur is 466 km far away from Delhi via Rail and 485 km via Road. Jhansi to Mauranipur railway line came in existence from August 1889. Railways station code of Mauranipur is MRPR. It is connected with other parts of India through National Highway-76. It is 65 km from Jhansi on the way to Khajuraho. If you are going for Khajuraho you can halt here for drinks and snacks.
Train Passing Through Mauranipur [21]
| Train No. | Train Name | From | To | Arrival | Departure | Stoppage Time |
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| 11069 | Tulsi Express | Lokmanyatilak T | Allahabad Jn | 01:28 | 01:30 | 2 min |
| 11070 | Tulsi Express | Allahabad Jn | Lokmanyatilak T | 21:58 | 22:00 | 2 min |
| 11107 | Bundelkhand Exp | Gwalior | Varanasi Jn | 23:41 | 23:43 | 2 min |
| 11108 | Bundelkhand Exp | Varanasi Jn | Gwalior | 04:48 | 04:50 | 2 min |
| 12175 | Chambal Exp | Howrah Jn | Gwalior | 14:00 | 14:01 | 1 min |
| 12176 | Chambal Express | Gwalior | Howrah Jn | 09:55 | 09:57 | 2 min |
| 12177 | Chambal Exp | Howrah Jn | Agra Cantt | 14:00 | 14:01 | 1 min |
| 12178 | Chambal Express | Agra Cantt | Howrah Jn | 09:55 | 09:57 | 2 min |
| 12189 | Mahakaushal Exp | Jabalpur | H Nizamuddin | 02:31 | 02:33 | 2 min |
| 12190 | Mahakaushal Exp | H Nizamuddin | Jabalpur | 00:14 | 00:16 | 2 min |
| 12447 | U P Smprk Krnti | Manikpur Jn | H Nizamuddin | 21:33 | 21:35 | 2 min |
| 12448 | U P Smprk Krnti | H Nizamuddin | Manikpur Jn | 03:31 | 03:33 | 2 min |
| 22447 | KURJ NZM EXP | KHAJURAHO | H Nizamuddin | 21:33 | 21:35 | 2 min |
Near by Air port
1. Khajurho (Medium Type)
2. Gwalior (Medium Type)
The town has been a center of learning since its early ages. Notable educational institutions from the town include:
1. Saraswati Vidya Mandir U.M. Vidyalaya
2. Saraswati Shishu Mandir
3. Sri Laxman Das Damele Inter College
4. St. Mary's Inter College
5. Gandhi Vidyalaya HS School
6. G.G.I.C.
7. Deepak Memorial Public girls Inter college
8. The Gramodaya International college
9. Nagar Palika Parisad kanya Inter college
10. R.D. Bundelkhand Inter College
11. National Academy
12. P.S. Agrawal Academy Public School Nai Basti (Manager-Himanshu Agarwal)
13. Vision Public School
14. Alma Matter Public School
15. K.S. Academy. Nai Basti Mauranipur
1. Shri Agrasen P. G. College (Bundelkhand University, JHANSI (U.P.), Teekamgarh Road)
2. Smt Ganeshi Bai Soni Science Degree College
3. Sanskrit Maha Vidyalaya, Near Post Office
4. Shri Ram Dham Maha Vidyalaya, Teekamgarh Bypass Road
1. Hotel Jaynti Palace
2. Hotel Moti (Near Bus Stand)
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed (1911). Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press.
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