Bhingar

Bhingar, also known as Bhingar Camp is a census town in Ahmednagar district in the state of Maharashtra, India.

Bhingar

Bhrugupur
city
Bhingar
Location in Maharashtra, India
Coordinates: 19.099025°N 74.773335°E / 19.099025; 74.773335
Country India
StateMaharashtra
DistrictAhmednagar
Population
 (2001)
 • Total7,620
Languages
 • OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Legend behind name

There is a legend that Bhrugu rushi did tapasya here on a hillock where a temple is erected in his honour. The name Bhingar is derived from the sage. This temple is situated at the centre of the city.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[1] Bhingar had a population of 7620. Males constituted 51% of the population and females 49%. Bhingar had an average literacy rate of 73% at that time, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with a male literacy of 79% and a female literacy of 66%. About 13% of the population was under 6 years of age.

Notable residents

Hazare spent the first six years of his life in Lohar Galli, Bhingar.

Anna hazare birthplace
  • Dr. Rahul Ramesh Trimukhe is the first Super Specialist in Cardiology from Bhingar.

History

Aurangzeb, the last prominent Mughal emperor, died at Bhingar in 1707. The place is known as Alamgir and a small monument marks the site. His tomb is situated at Khuldabad near Aurangabad. There is a very famous and very old temple of Lord Shiva called Beleshwar Temple in Bhingar.

References
  1. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
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