Deori, Sagar is a historical city situated on the banks of river " Aas " Sukhchain, on the

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- Sagar city

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. Deori kalan is a 150 year old

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under Sagar district in the state of

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Geography

Deori is located at . It has an average elevation of 360 metres (1181

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Demographics

India

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, Deori had a population of 23,812. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Deori has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 77% and, female literacy is 63%. In Deori, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.

History

Deori is a historical city of Sagar District in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. It has the position of

Tehsil A tehsil (, also known as tahsil, taluka, or taluk) is a local unit of administrative division in some countries of South Asia. It is a subdistrict of the area within a district including the designated populated place that serves as its administr ...

. The population of Deori is 50,000 (approx.). In the 17th century, King GOND founded this city. Earlier it was known as Ramgarh or Ujargarh. Later on a temple was constructed at this place, after which the city was renamed as ‘Deori’, meaning the ‘Abode of God’. It is famous as "Panch Mahlon Ki Rajdhani" in the historical area. A Fort of ancient rule time is situated at the center of city. The oldest temple is in the city. The historical items are constructed at the surrounding area of this temple. The Deori city had a unique role during the independence movement and once visited by

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. The "Nauradehi" sanctuary is near the Deori. Its total area is 103.62 square kilo meter (Approx). Sambhar, Cheetal, Krishnamriga and Neelgay are found in this sanntury. The Gopalpura forest is very near from Deori. The Gopalpura is known by the name of 'Sagon' (

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) and 'Tendu' Forest.

Civic Administration

Deori is represented in the

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by the Deori (Vidhan Sabha constituency). As of 2018, its representative in the State Assembly is

Harsh Yadav Harsh Yadav (born 31 May 1961) is ex. Cabinet Minister of Cottage & Rural Industries, New Renewable Energy of Madhya Pradesh and the Member of Legislative Assembly from Deori Vidhan Sabha in Madhya Pradesh. He is the member of the INC. Politi ...

of the

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Temples

Deori city has many New and old historic Temples. The famous temples are Khanderao, phota mindir Lord Shiv Temple Near of Nirala cloth making shop NOTA Rode and behind block colony nearest sankatmochan hanuman mandir (old about 100 years)Mahakali Math, Marai Mata mandir, dakshin mukhi hanuman mandir near kachehari, Kherapati Mandir Baderiya Tiraha, Sai mandir. The

Jain temple A Jain temple, Derasar (Gujarati: દેરાસર) or Basadi (Kannada: ಬಸದಿ) is the place of worship for Jains, the followers of Jainism. Jain architecture is essentially restricted to temples and monasteries, and Jain buildings ge ...

s of Bina Barha is an Atishay Jain tirth, situated in the rural area of Garhpipariya of Deori.

Acharya Vidyasagar Acharya Shri Vidyasagarji Maharaj (born 10 October 1946) is a ''Digambara'' Jain ''Acharya'' (Digambar Jain Monk) in present time. He is recognized both for his scholarship and ''tapasya'' (austerity). He is known for his long hours in meditati ...

has visited this temple many times for chaturmas.

has been a source of inspiration for all residents of Deori, during religious functions organized in Deori.

College

The non-government college is established by Shri Dwarka Prasad Katare in 1964 in the area of higher education. After this, the college became undertaken of the government on 1-8-1973. The Swami Vivekanand College has been merged in this college on 1-9-1975. At present, the college is situated at the by-pass road near new police station. The construction of college building is done with the help of Govt. and University Grants Commission. The college became transferred in new building in March 1989. The college has . (approx.) land of itself. College Building, Playground and Garden are constructed in this land. The college has got the position of Post Graduate College in the session 1996–97. The Library is constructed at the first floor of the college building.

References

External links

* http://www.mp.gov.in/ {{Sagar Division
Sagar, Madhya Pradesh Cities and towns in Sagar district