Harsud

Harsud was a town and municipality in Khandwa in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Although the town was more than 700 years old, it was submerged under the waters of the Indira Sagar dam in July 2004.

Harsud

Channera
city
Harsud
Location in Madhya Pradesh, India
Harsud
Harsud (India)
Coordinates: 22.1°N 76.73°E / 22.1; 76.73
Country India
StateMadhya Pradesh
DistrictKhandwa
Founded byHarshvardhan
Government
  TypeNagar Parishad
Area
  Total15 km2 (6 sq mi)
Elevation
244 m (801 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total22,052
  Density1,500/km2 (3,800/sq mi)
Languages
  OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationMP-12

Geography

Harsud was located at 22.1°N 76.73°E / 22.1; 76.73[1] and had an average elevation of 243 metres (800 feet). The town was relocated to Chhanera (New Harsud)[2] after the old town was submerged.

Wards

15 Wards in Harsud

Demographics

As of the 2001 Indian census,[3] Harsud had a population of 15,871, and was 52% male and 48% female. Harsud's average literacy rate of 69%, 77% male literacy and 61% female literacy, was higher than the national average of 59.5%. 14% of Harsud's population was under 6 years of age.

Religions

As of the 2011 Indian census

Hindu 81.87%

Muslim 16.61%

Jain 01.16%

Christian 0.32%

Sikh 0.01%

Not Stands 0.02%

References

  1. Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Harsud
  2. "Only 5696 families moved out of Harsud". OutlookIndia. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
  3. "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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