Devendranagar
Devendranagar | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Devendranagar Location in Madhya Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 24°36′57″N 80°22′45″E / 24.61583°N 80.37917°ECoordinates: 24°36′57″N 80°22′45″E / 24.61583°N 80.37917°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| District | Panna |
| Elevation | 352 m (1,155 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 12,785 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | MP-35 |
Devendranagar is a town and a nagar panchayat in Panna district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. Earlier before the merger it was part of Erstwhile Princely State of Ajaigarh. Devendranagar is known for its annual curry festival in which children dress as Hindu deities and visit poor people to give them curry.
Demographics[]
As of 2011 India census,[1] Devendra nagar had a population of 12,785. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Devendra nagar has an average literacy rate of 61%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 69% and, female literacy is 52%. In Devendra nagar, 18% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Temples[]
Devendra nagar is also known for its Ram temple, which is named Shri Ram Mandir. It has many idols, but the main idols are Lord Rama, Lakshaman and Goddess Sita. Ram Navmi is celebrated here with great Enthusiasm. Near about 7 kilometres from Devendra nagar there is a peaceful place named "Raja Dahar". There is a temple of Lord Hanuman Ji. Badwara village is also situated near Devendra nagar to the North side. A Famous and Siddh mandir of Sungha Baba is established there. It is called that Sungha Baba is avatar of Lakshman Ji.
References[]
- ^ "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.
- Cities and towns in Panna district