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Shajapur is a town in Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh state in west-central India. It is the headquarters of Shajapur district.




Geography


Shajapur is located at 23.43°N 76.27°E / 23.43; 76.27. It has an average elevation of 443 m (1,453 ft). The highest peak is known as Bhairu Dungri. It is located on bank of Chiler river.




Climate






Demographics


As of 2011 India census, Shajapur Municipality has population of 69,263 of which 35,623 are males while 33,640 are females.
In Shajapur Municipality, Female Sex Ratio is of 944. Moreover Child Sex Ratio in Shajapur is around 920 compared to Madhya Pradesh state average of 918. Literacy rate of Shajapur city is 85.47%.




Government and administration


Government:
Shajapur City is under in Shajapur Assembly, Shajapur Assembly constituency is one of the 230 Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) constituencies of Madhya Pradesh state in central India. Arun Bhimawad is MLA from Shajapur Assembly.

Administration:
Shajapur is a Municipality city. Shajapur city is divided into 29 wards for which elections are held every 5 years.Shajapur Municipality has total administration over 13,066 houses to which it supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage. It is also authorize to build roads within Municipality limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.




Popular in media


In the opening scenes of the popular yesteryear's Hindi film, Shree 420, the protagonist (Raj Kapoor) finds a road crossing showing the direction to three places, of which one is Shajapur. The other two are Dewas and Bombay.
In Bollywood Movie Oh My God 2, main protagonist Kanti Sharan mudgal is depicted as originally native of city of Shajapur.




Tourism


Rajrajeshwari Mata Mandir - This is Most Popular Place in Shajapur, Here is Devi Rajrajeshwari Devi idol. People Gose here in Navratri. Idols of Riddhi-Siddhi and Ganapati have also been installed in the temple. A well is also in the temple area. Dharamshala has also been built by the devotees. This temple is the center of faith.
Dargah E Yasufi - This Dargah is present in Shajapur city. Many people come here from far off places with their wishes. There are ample facilities available here for the people who come from far away places to stay. This Dargah is considered as a miraculous Dargah.
Shahi Qila (Shajapur Fort) - In 1640, Mughal emperor Shahjahan had built a grand fort here. This fort has many windows and rooms along with huge grounds.This is an ancient building and it is very beautiful. Inside the fort there is a temple of Lord Shiva and a beautiful garden.




Economy


The economy of Shajapur is mainly dependent on agriculture. Being in Kali Sindh besin, the land here is fertile. Wheat and soybean are the main crops here. Onion and Garlic other major Products in Shajapur.
Maksi is a main Industrial area in Shajapur. Many small and big industries are located in Shajapur. Who provide employment here. Like Maksi's Dabar Plant and Shujalpur's Adani Vilmar Plant and food processing plant ets.
In this region some wind mill and solar plants available.




Education


Many Government and Private College loceted in Shajapur,

BKSN Degree College, Shajapur
Govt Girl's College, Shajapur
Govt Polytechnic College, Shajapur
Govt law College, Shajapur
Career ITI College, Shajapur
Govt. ITI College, Shajapur

Many Govt and Private School Loceted in Shajapur, Highschool Middle School and Primary School eat.




Notable people


Nand Kishore Bhatt, Indian Politician , Freedom Activist, Trade Unionist and former Member of Parliament
Naresh Mehta, Author, Poet
Bal Krishna Sharma Naveen, Author, Freedom activist, Poet, Politician, Journalist
Arun Bhimawad, Indian Politician and MLA
Jagannathrao Joshi, Indian Politician and former MP
Liladhar Joshi, Former Chif Minister Of Madhya Bharat State and Politician
Hukum Singh Karada, Indian Politician and MLA
Bhaiyyu Maharaj, Spiritual guru
Aalok Shrivastav, Indian Writer, Lyricist
Phool Chand Verma, Indian Politician and former MP




Transportation


Shajapur is well Connected by Roads and Railway.
Roadway- Biaora - Dhule section of National Highway NH 52 passed through Shajapur. Shajapur is Connected other major city of state by road.

Railway - Shajapur is located on Gwalior Indore Line. Major train is halting in Shajapur railway station. It's Well connected with mejor city by Railway. Trains Halting in Shajapur:

Jhansi–Bandra Terminus Express
Indore–Amritsar Express
Indore–Dehradun Express
Indore–Kota Intercity Express
Ratlam–Gwalior Intercity Express
Gorakhpur–Okha Express




References






External links


"Census of India: District Details". censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 10 June 2014.
"Shajapur: District Details". District Administration Shajapur. Retrieved 3 March 2016.

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Agar, India
• Daftar kota di India
• Negara Gwalior
• Naresh Mehta
• Daftar kota sensus di India tahun 2001
• Daftar kota sensus di India tahun 2011
• Shajapur
• Shajapur district
• Shajapur Assembly constituency
• Nalkheda
• Rajgarh Lok Sabha constituency
• Shajapur Lok Sabha constituency
• Dewas Lok Sabha constituency
• Ahu River
• Vishal Sikka
• Malvi language