Bhadohi is a city and municipal corporation in the Bhadohi district of northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. As the district headquarters of Bhadohi, it is home to the largest hand-knotted carpet-weaving industry hub in South Asia. The city has a long-standing tradition of weaving carpets which are known for their durability, unique patterns and the craftsmanship of the weavers. Bhadohi has geographical significance due to its location between two culturally important and rich heritage cities of Prayagraj and Varanasi.
Bhadohi | |
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City | |
  Bhadohi Location in Uttar Pradesh, India  Bhadohi Bhadohi (India) | |
| Coordinates: 25°25′N 82°34′E / 25.42°N 82.57°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Bhadohi |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Bhadohi Nagar Palika |
| Elevation | 85 m (279 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 94,620 |
| Language | |
| • Official | Hindi[2] |
| • Additional official | Urdu[2] |
| • Regional | Awadhi |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 221401 |
| Vehicle registration | UP-66 |
| Website | Official Website |
The city is 45 km west of Varanasi,[3] and 82 km east of Prayagraj.[4]
Demographics
editAs of 2011 Indian Census, Bhadohi had a total population of 94,620, of which 49,639 were males and 44,981 were females. Population within the age group of 0 to 6 years was 14,083. The total number of literates in Bhadohi was 58,470, which constituted 61.8% of the population with male literacy of 68.0% and female literacy of 54.9%. The effective literacy rate of 7+ population of Bhadohi was 72.6%, of which male literacy rate was 79.8% and female literacy rate was 64.6%. The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes population was 9,597 and 15 respectively. Bhadohi had 13274 households in 2011.[1]
Commerce
editThe main business in Bhadohi is carpet manufacturing. Bhadohi employs 22 lakh artisans in its carpet industry.[5] The Bhadohi carpets are known for their durability, softness and unique designs, which incorporate a blend of traditional and modern patterns. The Bhadohi carpets are exported to various countries worldwide, including the United States, United Kingdom and Germany among others. Bhadohi carpets are popular for several reasons, including their high-quality craftsmanship, durability, intricate designs, and unique patterns.
Education
editIndian Institute of Carpet Technology, the only institute of its kind in Asia,[6] was established by Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, in 2001. It has been recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education and is affiliated with Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JOSAA).The institute offers a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Carpet and Textile Technology (CTT). The syllabus of the programmes covers both practical as well as theoretical understanding of the process of dyeing, textile fibres, carpet washing, and other industrial techniques.[7]
Famous People
editManan Mamnani - young cricketer from Bhadohi. He made headlines in July-2023 when he scored a test-hundred in first innings against West Indies at Windsor Park, Dominica. In the process, he became only the tenth Indian batsman to score a hundred in his debut innings. Recently, he came to spotlight after hitting two double centuries against England.
References
edit- ^ a b "Census of India: Sant Ravidas Nagar Bhadohi". www.censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 10 December 2019.
- ^ a b "52nd Report of the Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities in India" (PDF). nclm.nic.in. Ministry of Minority Affairs. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 May 2017. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
- ^ "Google Maps: Sant Ravidas Nagar Bhadohi to Varanasi". Google maps. 23 May 2017. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
- ^ "Google Maps: Sant Ravidas Nagar Bhadohi to Allahabad". Google maps. 23 May 2017. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
- ^ "Economy | District Sant Ravidas Nagar, Government of Uttar Pradesh | India". Retrieved 13 July 2020.
- ^ "Indian students in carpet technology to have internship in New Zealand". Ministry of Textiles. 16 May 2003. Archived from the original on 13 August 2017. Retrieved 22 May 2019.
- ^ Kashyap, Aishwarya Raghu (22 May 2016). "Education News, Schools, Colleges, Higher Education, Technical Education". The Hindu. Retrieved 28 January 2021.