Chaumuhan
| Chaumuhan चोमुहन | |
|---|---|
| city | |
  Chaumuhan Location in Uttar Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 27°38′24″N 77°35′02″E / 27.64000°N 77.58389°ECoordinates: 27°38′24″N 77°35′02″E / 27.64000°N 77.58389°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Mathura |
| Government | |
| • Chairman(President) | Mr. Bihari Ram (pahalwan) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 13,675 |
| • Density | 3,000/km2 (8,000/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 281406 |
| Telephone code | 05662 |
| Website |
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Chaumuhan (Devanagari: चोमुहां; :Chaumuhanā)is a town and a nagar panchayat in the Mathura district of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Located on the NH2 highway, 90 kilometres (56 mi) from the Delhi Badarpur Border, the town lies 20 kilometres (12 mi) from the neighboring city of Kosi Kalan and 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from Tahashil Chhata.
History
Chaumuhan means "four mouths", and is a word related to the Hindu God Brahma Ji. The settlement has one of the only two Brahma temples in the world, the other being in Pushkar (Rajasthan).
Demographics
As of the 2012 Indian census,[1] the town had a population of 9,881 of which 54 per cent were male and 46% female. Literacy is higher than the national average at close to 95% for men and 70% for women, while 45% per cent of the population is under six years of age.
Religion
Temples in Chaumuhan
- Brahma Ji Mandir dedicated to Lord Brahma
- Gopal Ji Mandir dedicated to Lord Krishna
- Bihari ji Mandir dedicated to Lord Krishna
- Radha Mohan ji Mandir dedicated to Lord Krishna
- Bala Ji Mandir Dedicated to Lord Hanuman Ji
- Dauji Mandir Dedicated to Lord Dauji
- Shri Radha Krishna Mandir Dedicated to Lord Krishna
- Other (Bajar Wala mandir, Pathwari Mandir etc.)
- Shalu gift emporium dedicated to kanhai painting n lord krishna gift
Administrative regions
Chaumuhan is divided into the following blocks known as thhok (Mohalla) or we can say it wards
- Mani: The largest block and the location of Gopal ji mandir and Gram Block Chaumuhan.
- Thamu: Site of the largest lake and Bihari Ji Mandir, Thamu is the second largest block.
- Jujhar:
- Daud:
- Marruf:
- Brahm Nagar Calony:
Resources
Although Chaumuhan lags behind in industrial development, it is becoming a higher education hub with a number of private institutes opening in the area.
Higher Education
- G.L.A. UNIVERSITY
- G.L.N.A. Institute of Technology & Management
- Sajany Institute of Engineering and Management
- IVS Institute of Technology
- Bajaj Institute of Technology & Management
- Hari Adarsh Inter college,Chaumuhan,Mathura
- Sarvodaya Inter
College,chaumuhan,mathura
- Sarvodaya Mahavidhyalay Chaumuhan,Mathura
These establishments have produced a number of graduate engineers, professionals and scientists with MCA, MBA and B.Tech (CS, EE, Pharmacy) qualifications.
- Y.P.S. Instt. of Computer Sc. & Education Opp.Syndicate Bank NH-2
Hospitality
- Prathmik Samudayak Hospital Chaumuhan
- Prathmik Pashu Chikitsalaya Chaumuhan
Economy
Although Chaumuhan possesses important resources but there are no small or large industries. The town is well placed as a transport hub, with the NH2 (Delhi-Agra) highway on one side and a railway station on the other with goods facilities and a medium-sized power station.
The Amrapali group is developing the new Krishna Lok Dham in Chaumuhan while other real estate companies are also planning to develop housing in Chaumuhan.
Rama Group is developing the Rama Garden City residential township in Chaumuhan. Manzil Developers is developing the MANZIL ABODE (102 acres residential Township) in Chaumuhan.
See also
References
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.