Baraut
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Baraut is a city and a small municipal board
in Baghpat district
, Uttar Pradesh
, India
. Previously it was under Meerut district
which was bifurcated into Meerut and Baghpat districts. At present it is a education hub for the villages around Baraut.
The town is mostly inhabited by traders and farmers. Most of the population consists of Jats, Muslims, Jains
, with a minority of Sikhs and Christians. The city is famous for its Jain temples and grand Jain functions organised every year. It is also famous for producing rim and axles, which are used all over India in motor vehicles.
, Baraut had an estimated population of 195,544 people in late 2006. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Baraut has an average literacy rate of 62%, which higher than the national average of 59.5%, also 59% of the males and 41% of females are literate. Sixteen percent of the population is under 6 years of age.
The tehsil
of Baraut is one of the biggest tehsils in India. The main business activities are general merchant shops, primary schools (public as well as government) and agro based axcel-wheel manufacturing units. Some of the Units like JK Industry & CL industry are well known brands in India.
There are a number of religious festivals held each year. A three-day carnibal is held annually during Mahavir Jayanti
, which celebrates the birth of Bhagwan Mahavir. Jains celebrate the fair of Ucchav, which is the ending ceremony of ten days akshamavani festival. Another Hindu carnival is organised during Dusshera following Ramlila
.
Panchvati Temple is another major Hindu temple, located in the heart of the city on the bank of the Nahar stream. This temple has three parts – the Goddess Santoshi Ma Temple, the Ram Temple and the Ganesh and Hanuman Ji Temple.
Since its inception, the college developed into a multi-faculty co-educational college totalling more than 50,000 students, imparting education in the faculties of arts, science, agriculture and education.
Sprawling campuses situated on a tributary of Yamuna Canal spread over more than 40 acres (161,874.4 m²) of land surrounded by high raised brick walls and railings, having well-developed lawns of more than 10 acres (40,468.6 m²).
, its development is poor compared to that of Delhi. While all roads leading out of Delhi have developed, the road leading from Delhi to Baraut is not. There are fields and groves of trees and bhattas where criminals can also hide. The roads in this area have become notorious for looting in the night and other crimes.
The Uttar Pradesh government has developed a well-planned township, the Tronica city, which had experienced brief growth.
Recently, because the government is planning to build a six-lane highway from Delhi to Baraut, the price of land has shot up significa. Some people have been buying land near the area to capitalise on the increased price of land.
Township
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in Baghpat district
Bagpat District
Baghpat district is one of the 71 districts of Uttar Pradesh state of India, and Baghpat town is the district headquarters. This district covers an area of 1321 km². The district has a population of 1,163,991.-Economy:...
, Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh abbreviation U.P. , is a state located in the northern part of India. With a population of over 200 million people, it is India's most populous state, as well as the world's most populous sub-national entity...
, India
India
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. Previously it was under Meerut district
Meerut District
Meerut district , is one of the districts of Uttar Pradesh state of India, and Meerut is the district headquarters. Meerut district is a part of Meerut division.-Demographics:...
which was bifurcated into Meerut and Baghpat districts. At present it is a education hub for the villages around Baraut.
The town is mostly inhabited by traders and farmers. Most of the population consists of Jats, Muslims, Jains
Jainism
Jainism is an Indian religion that prescribes a path of non-violence towards all living beings. Its philosophy and practice emphasize the necessity of self-effort to move the soul towards divine consciousness and liberation. Any soul that has conquered its own inner enemies and achieved the state...
, with a minority of Sikhs and Christians. The city is famous for its Jain temples and grand Jain functions organised every year. It is also famous for producing rim and axles, which are used all over India in motor vehicles.
Geography
Baraut is located at 29.6°N 77.16°E. It has an average elevation of 231 metres (757.9 ft).Demographics
According to the 2001 India censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
, Baraut had an estimated population of 195,544 people in late 2006. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Baraut has an average literacy rate of 62%, which higher than the national average of 59.5%, also 59% of the males and 41% of females are literate. Sixteen percent of the population is under 6 years of age.
The tehsil
Tehsil
A Tehsil or Tahsil/Tahasil , also known as Taluk and Mandal, is an administrative division of some country/countries of South Asia....
of Baraut is one of the biggest tehsils in India. The main business activities are general merchant shops, primary schools (public as well as government) and agro based axcel-wheel manufacturing units. Some of the Units like JK Industry & CL industry are well known brands in India.
Culture
Baraut is home to a wide range of religious faiths. As such, there are many Hindu and Jain temples and Mosques in and around the city. There are thirty-two temples, forty Mosques, one gurudwaras and two churches in the region. One of the biggest temples in this area is the Digamber Jain Bara Mandir, which is important to the culture of the town.There are a number of religious festivals held each year. A three-day carnibal is held annually during Mahavir Jayanti
Mahavir Jayanti
In Jainism, Mahavir Janma Kalyanak is the most important religious holiday. It celebrates the birth of Mahavira, the last Tirthankara. On the Gregorian calendar, the holiday occurs either in March or April....
, which celebrates the birth of Bhagwan Mahavir. Jains celebrate the fair of Ucchav, which is the ending ceremony of ten days akshamavani festival. Another Hindu carnival is organised during Dusshera following Ramlila
Ramlila
Ramlila is a dramatic folk re-enactment of the life of Lord Ram, ending up in ten day battle between Lord Ram and Ravan, as described in the Hindu religious epic, the Ramayana...
.
Panchvati Temple is another major Hindu temple, located in the heart of the city on the bank of the Nahar stream. This temple has three parts – the Goddess Santoshi Ma Temple, the Ram Temple and the Ganesh and Hanuman Ji Temple.
Education
Baraut is a major centre for education. It is home to the Rajeev Gandhi Pravedhik Sansthan Ghazabad Janta Vedic College, Digambar Jain College and Jain Polytechnic. In Baraut all the courses are available up to the research level, especially in the field of agriculture. The Janta Vedic College is notable for its specialty in the field of agriculture. The education department of Uttar Pradesh has established the District Institute for Education and Training.Since its inception, the college developed into a multi-faculty co-educational college totalling more than 50,000 students, imparting education in the faculties of arts, science, agriculture and education.
Sprawling campuses situated on a tributary of Yamuna Canal spread over more than 40 acres (161,874.4 m²) of land surrounded by high raised brick walls and railings, having well-developed lawns of more than 10 acres (40,468.6 m²).
Problems in development
The town of Baraut is about 50 – from Delhi. Despite its lcoation in the National Capital RegionNational Capital Region (India)
The National Capital Region in India is a name for the conurbation or metropolitan area which encompasses the entire National Capital Territory of Delhi as well as urban areas ringing it in neighbouring states of Haryana, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan...
, its development is poor compared to that of Delhi. While all roads leading out of Delhi have developed, the road leading from Delhi to Baraut is not. There are fields and groves of trees and bhattas where criminals can also hide. The roads in this area have become notorious for looting in the night and other crimes.
The Uttar Pradesh government has developed a well-planned township, the Tronica city, which had experienced brief growth.
Recently, because the government is planning to build a six-lane highway from Delhi to Baraut, the price of land has shot up significa. Some people have been buying land near the area to capitalise on the increased price of land.