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Pandey
Jhansi District
Area, Population & Sex Ratio
Geographical Area : 5024.0 Km2
Population in Jhansi (Census 2011)
Total Population
Total : 2,000,755
Male : 1,061,310
Female : 939,445
Under 6 population
Total : 249,154
Male : 134,015
Female : 115,139
Disabled population
Total disabled population : 44386
In seeing : 25244
In speech : 2648
In hearing : 1568
In movement : 11518
Mental : 3408
Rank ( VoiceOfBharat.org Analysis
)
Backwardness : 179
Sex Ratio Rank : 83
(Rank one is least sex ratio - Cenus 2001)
HIV Category District : C
(HIV Sentinel Surveillance 2004 - 2006)
Disability : 191 (Census 2001)
Literacy Ratio : 278 (Census 2001)
Minority : Does not figure in MCD
Brief About Jhansi District
History : Jhansi city, situated between
the rivers Pahunj and Betwa is a symbol of bravery, courage and
self respect. It is said that in ancient times Jhansi was a part
of the regions Chedi Rashtra, Jejak Bhukit, Jajhoti and Bundelkhand.
Jhansi was a stronghold of the Chandela kings.
Balwant Nagar was the name of this place. But in 11th. century Jhansi
lost its importance. In 17th. century under Raja Bir Singh Deo of
Orchha Jhansi again rose to prominence. Raja Bir Singh Deo had good
relations with the mughal emperor Jehangir. In 1613 Raja Bir Singh
Deo constructed the Jhansi fort. He died in 1627. After his death
his son Juhar Singh succeeded him.
Maharaja Chattrasal Bundela of Panna was a good
administrator and a brave warrior. In 1729 Mohammed Khan Bangash
attacked Chattrasal. Peshwa Baji Rao(I ) helped Maharaja Chattrasal
and defeated mughal army. As a mark of gratitude Maharaja
Chattrasal offered a part of his state to Maratha
Peshwa Baji Rao(I). Jhansi was also included in this part.In 1742
Naroshanker was made the subedar of Jhansi. During his tenure of
15 years he not only extended the Jhansi fort which was of strategic
importance but also constructed some other buildings. The extended
part of the fort is called Shankergarh. In 1757 Naroshanker was
called back by the Peshwa. After him Madhav Govind Kakirde and then
Babulal Kanahai were made the subedars of Jhansi.In 1766 Vishwas
Rao Laxman was made the subedar of Jhansi. His period was from 1766
to 1769. After him Raghunath Rao (II) Newalkar was appointed the
subedar of Jhansi. He was a very able administrator. He increased
the revenue of the state. The MahaLakshmi Temple and the Raghunath
Temple were built by him. For his own residence he constructed a
beautiful building Rani Mahal in the city. In 1796 Raghunath Rao
passed the subedari in favour of his brother ShivRao Hari.
In 1803 a treaty was signed between East India
company and Maratha.
After the death of Shiv Rao his grand son Ramchandra
Rao was made subedar of Jhansi. He was not a good administrator.
Ramchandra Rao died in 1835. After his death Raghunath Rao (III)
was made his successor. In 1838 Raghunath Rao (III) also died. The
British rulers then accepted Gangadhar Rao as the Raja of Jhansi.
Due to the inefficient administration during the period f Raghunath
Rao (III) the financial position of Jhansi was very critical.
Raja Gangadhar Rao was a very good administrator.
He was very generous and full of sympathy. He gave very good administration
to Jhansi. During his period the local population of Jhansi was
very satisfied.
In 1842 Raja Gangadhar Rao married Mannikarnika.
After this marriage Mannikarnika was given the new name Lakshmi
Bai, who led forces against British in 1857. She sacrificed
her life to the cause of Indian ndependence in 1858.
In 1861 the British Government gave the Jhansi
fort and Jhansi city to JiyajiRao Scindia. Jhansi was then became
a part of Gwalior state. In 1886 Britishers took back Jhansi from
Gwalior state.
In independent India Jhansi was included in Uttar
Pradesh. At present Jhansi is a Divisional Commissioner's Headquarter
including district Jhansi, Lalitpur and Jalaun.
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