Shivrinarayan
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Shivrinarayan also known as Sheorinarayan is a town and a
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Geography
Sheorinarayan is located at 21°44′N 82°35′E / 21.73°N 82.58°E.[2] It has an average elevation of 235 m (771 ft).
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[3] Sheorinarayan had a population of 8107. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Sheorinarayan has an average literacy rate of 63%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 73%, and female literacy is 53%. In Sheorinarayan, 18% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Shivrinarayan Math
Shivrinarayan Math is centuries old Hindu temple as well as institution located in the town of Shivrinarayan. It was established during the eighth century. It is a heritage centre and bears tremendous importance from Historical and Religious perspective.
Ram Van Gaman Path
Shivrinarayan is one of the 9 spots identified by the State Government which will be restored and developed as an integral part of Ram Van Gaman Path. Shivrinarayan is the place where Shabri tasted the berry fruits for their sweetness to be given to Lord Rama.[4]
Ram Van Gaman Path connects the places where Lord Rama halted during his exile expanding from the North of Chhattisgarh (Koriya) to the South (Sukma). The State Government has earmarked 75 places out of which 9 will be developed in the first phase.[5]
References
- ^ Raj, Sundara (28 September 2007). "A novel attempt". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 18 February 2008. Retrieved 11 June 2009.
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Sheorinarayan
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
- ^ "छत्तीसगढ़ ज्ञान : शिवरीनारायण - Shivrinarayan". छत्तीसगढ़ ज्ञान. Retrieved 2 May 2022.
- ^ "Ram Van Gaman Path In Chhattisgarh – An Overview". Retrieved 2 May 2022.