Bargarh district
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Precipitation | 1,527 millimetres (60.1 in) |
Avg. summer temperature | 46 °C (115 °F) |
Avg. winter temperature | 10 °C (50 °F) |
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Bargarh District is an administrative district of
History
In ancient times, Bargarh was part of Dakshina Kosala, along with large parts of western Odisha and the plains of Chhattisgarh. The region was most likely in the pre-Maghadan empire of Mahapadmananda. However, there is no mention of the territory in Mauryan inscriptions, so it is unknown whether the Mauryans controlled Dakshina Kosala. After the collapse of the Mauryan empire, Dakshina Kosala became ruled by the Chedis. It was from Dakshina Kosala and Kharavela's ancestors came to Kalinga. Dakshina Kosala was most likely part of Kharavela's empire. After Kharevala, the Megha dynasty ruled the region. In the 4th century CE, the Allahabad inscription records Samudra Gupta defeated Mahendra of Kosala, corresponding roughly to present day Chhattisgarh plains and western Odisha. Although not annexed to the Gupta empire, Kosala remained within Gupta spheres of influence evidenced by presence of Gupta coins in the region.[1]
In the 6th century, the Sarabhpuriyas from Sarabha (now identified as
However the Gangas soon became embroiled in struggles elsewhere, and the region was conquered by the Chauhan Rajputs of Patna. In the later part of the 16th century, the Samblapur Chauhans became independent. It was during this time that temple construction reached its height. The Chauhans continued ruling independently until the mid 18th century. The rulers then were weak, and real power rested in the diwans. Akbar Ray was the most powerful of these diwans. Ray soon took Sambalpur by force, and antagonised the Marathas. However he was soon overthrown by Jayant Singh in 1781. However, the state faced constant attack by the Marathas of Nagpur, who attempted to subdue the kingdom by force. Eventually, in 1800, they conquered the kingdom and placed a governor there and imprisoned the Chauhans in Chandrapur. During the Second Anglo-Maratha War in 1804, Sambalpur fell into British hands. However these territories were returned to the Marathas in 1806. After the Third Anglo-Maratha war in 1817, Sambalpur officially became British territory and the Chauhans were restored to the throne. However they lacked the former authority over their feudal lords which they had before.[1]
In 1827, the king Maharaja Sai died and his widow was placed on the throne. Incensed by the breach of custom of letting a woman rule, many of the
During the 1857 rebellion, mutineers stationed in Sambalpur broke Surendra Sai and his companions, including Madho Singh out of jail, and they soon raised an army against the British. While initially he simply wanted his and his brother's sentences commuted, when the British proposed harsher punishments and began closely guarding him, he escaped to where his brother had gathered 2000 men. Many of the principal zamindars were mustering their paiks against the British. However, the British came down with troops from Nagpur, the Madras Presidency and Chota Nagpur. They defeated the insurgents in open country and by February 1858 had taken back most of the district, but the insurgents were able to use the dense jungles and difficult terrain to their advantage. By 1861, the British adopted a more conciliatory approach to surrendering rebels, and finally in 1862 Surendra Sai surrendered. However the insurgency still continued and in 1864, Surendra Sai was arrested and his brothers too. They were all put in prison, where they died. Today Veer Surendra Sai and his rebels are honoured as freedom fighters.[1]
The region saw the Odia Language Movement in 1891 and contributed to the freedom struggle. Many freedom fighters came from here.
Bargarh was formerly part of Sambalpur district but was separated out in 1993.
Geography
Bargarh district lies in the western part of Odisha bordering Chhattisgarh. It borders Mahasamund and Raigarh districts of Chhattisgarh on the northwest, Jharsuguda district to the north, Sambalpur district to the east, Subarnapur and Balangir districts to the south and Nuapada district to the west.
Bargarh is mainly open plain, with several small hill ranges.
Administrative setup
The 12 Tahasils in Bargarh district under two sub-divisions are listed in the following table.
# | Bargarh Sub-Division | Padampur Sub-Division |
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1 | Bargarh | Padampur |
2 | Ambabhona | Bijepur |
3 | Attabira |
Gaisilat |
4 | Barpali |
Jharbandh |
5 | Bhatli | Paikmal |
6 | Bheden | Sohela |
The 12 Blocks in Bargarh district under two sub-divisions are listed in the following table.
# | Bargarh Sub-Division | Padampur Sub-Division |
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1 | Bargarh | Rajborasambar |
2 | Ambabhona | Bijepur |
3 | Attabira |
Gaisilat |
4 | Barpali |
Jharbandh |
5 | Bhatli | Paikmal |
6 | Bheden | Sohela |
Demographics
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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1901 | 371,066 | — |
1911 | 429,684 | +1.48% |
1921 | 449,182 | +0.44% |
1931 | 501,975 | +1.12% |
1941 | 565,389 | +1.20% |
1951 | 612,037 | +0.80% |
1961 | 693,122 | +1.25% |
1971 | 839,622 | +1.94% |
1981 | 1,032,354 | +2.09% |
1991 | 1,207,172 | +1.58% |
2001 | 1,346,336 | +1.10% |
2011 | 1,481,255 | +0.96% |
source:[2] |
According to the
At the time of the
Economy
All-season irrigation from Hirakud dam on the Mahanadi makes the northern half of Bargarh District rich in agriculture, mostly paddy.[citation needed]
Politics
Vidhan sabha constituencies
The following are the five Vidhan sabha constituencies[8][9] of Bargarh district and the elected members[10] of that area
No. | Constituency | Reservation | Extent of the Assembly Constituency (Blocks) | Member of 16th Assembly | Party |
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1 | Padampur
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None | Jharbandh, Paikmal, Rajborasambar, Padampur (NAC) | Bijaya Ranjan Singh Bariha | BJD |
2 | Bijepur
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None | Bijepur(NAC), Gaisilat, Barpali | Rita Sahu | BJD |
3 | Bargarh
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None | Bargarh, Bargarh (M), Barpali (part) | Debesh Acharya | BJD |
4 | Attabira
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SC | Attabira, Bheden | Snehangini Chhuria | BJD |
5 | Bhatli
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None | Sohella, Bhatli, Ambabhona | Susanta Singh | BJD |
References
- ^ a b c d "Orissa district gazetteers : Sambalpur". INDIAN CULTURE. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
- ^ Decadal Variation In Population Since 1901
- ^ "Table C-01 Population by Religious Community: Odisha". Census of India, 2011. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
- ^ a b c d e f "District Census Handbook 2011: Bargarh" (PDF). Census of India. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
- ^ US Directorate of Intelligence. "Country Comparison:Population". Archived from the original on 13 June 2007. Retrieved 1 October 2011.
Gabon 1,576,665
- ^ "2010 Resident Population Data". U. S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 19 October 2013. Retrieved 30 September 2011.
Hawaii 1,360,301
- ^ a b "Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Odisha". Census of India 2011. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
- ^ Assembly Constituencies and their EXtent
- ^ Seats of Odisha
- ^ "List of Member in Fourteenth Assembly". ws.ori.nic.in. Archived from the original on 2 May 2007. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
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