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Deori
Devpuri
Deori Kalan
NH 44
Nauradehi
Deori is located in Madhya Pradesh
Deori
Deori
Location in Madhya Pradesh, India
Deori is located in India
Deori
Deori
Deori (India)
Coordinates: 23°24′N 79°01′E / 23.40°N 79.02°E / 23.40; 79.02
Country India
StateMadhya Pradesh
DistrictSagar
Elevation
360 m (1,180 ft)
Population
 (2021)
 • Total30,000
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
ISO 3166 codeIN-MP
Vehicle registrationMP-15

Deori, Sagar, is a historical city situated on the banks of the Sukhchain River, along the Narsinghpur-Sagar city road. Deori Kalan is a 150-year-old municipality in the Sagar district of Madhya Pradesh, India.

Geography

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Deori is located at 21°24′N 79°01′E / 21.40°N 79.02°E / 21.40; 79.02.[1] It has an average elevation of 360 metres (1,181 feet).

Demographics

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As of the 2011 India census,[2] Deori had a population of 25,632.[3] Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Deori has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy is 77%, and female literacy is 63%. In Deori, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.

History

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Deori is a historical city in the Sagar District of Madhya Pradesh, India. It holds the status of a tehsil. The population of Deori is approximately 50,000.

In the 17th century, King Gond founded this city. It was originally known as Ramgarh or Ujargarh. Later, a temple was constructed at this location, and the city was renamed "Deori," meaning the "Abode of God."

It is historically known as "Panch Mahlon Ki Rajdhani." A fort from ancient times is situated in the center of the city. The city also has the oldest temple, surrounded by various historical structures.

Deori city played a unique role during the independence movement and was once visited by Mahatma Gandhi.

Places of Interest

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Civic administration

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Deori is represented in the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly by the Deori (Vidhan Sabha constituency).[6] As of 2023, its representative in the State Assembly is Brij Bihari pateriya of the BJP.[7][needs update]

Notable people

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Temples

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Deori city has many new and old historic temples.

College

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Transportation

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Deori is well-connected by roads, with NH 44 passing through the city. Daily buses run from Deori, connecting it with Sagar, Damoh, Bhopal, Jabalpur, Nagpur, Narsinghpur, Seoni, Balaghat, Rehli, Gadarwara, and other locations by road.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Deori
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ "Deori Municipality City Population Census 2011-2024 | Madhya Pradesh". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
  4. ^ "MPFOREST - Recruitment, Education, Schemes". MPFOREST.org. 3 April 2024. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
  5. ^ "Forts protected by Jabalpur division" (PDF). asijabalpur.gov.in.
  6. ^ "District/Assembly List". Chief Electoral Officer, Madhya Pradesh website. Archived from the original on 1 December 2015. Retrieved 15 February 2011.
  7. ^ "2018 Vidhan Sabha Elections Result Book of Madhya Pradesh" (PDF). Retrieved 21 November 2020.
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