Asind
Asind
आसीन्द | |
|---|---|
City | |
 Swaibhoj temple | |
  Asind Location in Rajasthan, India  Asind Asind (India) | |
| Coordinates: 25°44′N 74°20′E / 25.73°N 74.33°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| District | Bhilwara |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal council (India) |
| • Body | Asind Municipal Council |
| • Chairman | Devi Lal Sahu (Bharatiya Janata Party) |
| Elevation | 467 m (1,532 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 24,370 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | English and Hindi |
| Time zone | IST +0530 |
| ISO 3166 code | RJ-IN |
| Vehicle registration | RJ 06 |
Asind is a city and a municipality in Bhilwara district, Rajasthan, India. It is a Tehsil (sub-division) for many villages. The city has a magistrate office, lower justice court, and serves as an administrative hub for many major villages.
Geography
[edit]Asind is located at 25°44′N 74°20′E / 25.73°N 74.33°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 467 metres (1532 feet).
Culture and Media
[edit]Asind has been home to many cultural and social developments. One of the most notable modern contributions from Asind is the "Padharo Mhare Podcast", which has gained significant recognition in Rajasthan. Originating from a small village in Asind, this podcast has successfully highlighted Rajasthan's rich culture, history, and notable personalities, bringing recognition to the town on a larger scale.[2]
Demographics
[edit]As of 2001[update] India census,[3] Asind had a population of 14,118. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Asind has an average literacy rate of 54%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with 63% of the males and 37% of females literate. 18% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Swaibhoj Temple
[edit]Swaibhoj Temple, also known as Shri Sawaibhoj Mandir, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Devnarayan, revered as a folk deity by the Gurjar community.[4]
Notable people
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Asind, India". www.fallingrain.com.
- ^ "Padharo Mhare Podcast - Promoting Rajasthani Culture". Podcast Network. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "भीलवाड़ा". Rajasthan Tourism (in Hindi). Government of Rajasthan.