Mukhed
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Mukhed is a city and a municipal council
in Nanded district
in the India
n state
of Maharashtra
.
It lies about 75 km from Nanded, but travel to Mukhed from Nanded takes about two hours because of poor road conditions, and there is no train
service.
Mukhed has background of Ramayana stories. King Dashratha (Father of Shree Ram), has unknowingly killed Shrawan Bal near a lake mistaking him as a wild Animal. Shrawan Bal had come there to get some water for his parents. They in turn cursed Dashratha that in his end period he will not be near his son. The lake is now called as Shrawan Chalma.
It has a temple of Veerbhadra (Son of Lord Shiva)and it is believed that it is a unique temple. Veerbhadra is creation of Lord Shiva. The story is like this. Parvati is daughter of King Daksha, who does not invite Shiva and Parvati for a Yagya. Parvati still attended that, but due to insult from her father she jumped in the sacred fire. Angry Shiva, then created Veerbhadra who in turn beheaded Daksha.
More informaiton at http://www.Mukhed.com
, Mukhed had a population of 25,936. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Mukhed has an average literacy rate of 63%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72%, and female literacy is 53%. In Mukhed, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Municipal council
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in Nanded district
Nanded District
Nanded district is a district of Maharashtra state in central India. The city of Nanded is the district headquarters.- Overview :The district has an area of 10,502 km² while according to 2001 census its population is 2,876,259 of which 23.96% were urban...
in the India
India
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n state
States and territories of India
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of Maharashtra
Maharashtra
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It lies about 75 km from Nanded, but travel to Mukhed from Nanded takes about two hours because of poor road conditions, and there is no train
Train
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service.
History
The historical name of this city was 'Mohanavati Nagar'. There is a fable about this name change. There was strong belief among native peoples that this city was enchanted! Once any personnel came to this city, would be enchanted by this city. And, as result, not able to easily leave this city. And the secret lies in name Mohanavati (which means bewitch). So they changed the name to Mukhed, as current city name!Mukhed has background of Ramayana stories. King Dashratha (Father of Shree Ram), has unknowingly killed Shrawan Bal near a lake mistaking him as a wild Animal. Shrawan Bal had come there to get some water for his parents. They in turn cursed Dashratha that in his end period he will not be near his son. The lake is now called as Shrawan Chalma.
It has a temple of Veerbhadra (Son of Lord Shiva)and it is believed that it is a unique temple. Veerbhadra is creation of Lord Shiva. The story is like this. Parvati is daughter of King Daksha, who does not invite Shiva and Parvati for a Yagya. Parvati still attended that, but due to insult from her father she jumped in the sacred fire. Angry Shiva, then created Veerbhadra who in turn beheaded Daksha.
More informaiton at http://www.Mukhed.com
Background
The following villages are located in Mukhed: Jamb (Bk) , Jamb (Kh), Dapaka Raja , Sawargaon ,Berli B.K , Jahur, Billali, Halni, Hatral, Yewti, Barahali, Nivali, Wadgaon, Mukramabad, Jamb, Hondala, Hiparga, Sangvi, Ladga (old name is marzad), Jahur, Halni, and Dapka (Gundupant), Rajura, Pala, Khandgaon, shikara, kamjalga, mangyal.junna...Geography
Mukhed is located at18.707°N 77.368°E. It has an average elevation of 406.3 metres (1333 feet).Demographics
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...
, Mukhed had a population of 25,936. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Mukhed has an average literacy rate of 63%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72%, and female literacy is 53%. In Mukhed, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.