About Bharatpur city

About Bharatpur city

About Bharatpur city

 

👉Bharatpur , famous for keoladeo national park is a district of Rajasthan state of India, also known as the “Eastern Gateway to Rajasthan”, is located in the Braj or Brij region around 180 kilometers  from Delhi. Geographically, the territory  is located between 26 ° 22 'and 27 ° 83' N and 76 ° 53 'and 78 ° 17' E and its average altitude above sea level is around 183 m.

👉In history bharatpur is always known for the bravery of Jat rulers here and they never allow any other Mughal or foreign invasion on them and always defeated them. British Empire was also unsuccessful in defeating them

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👉Bharatpur is the administrative headquarters of Bharatpur district and Bharatpur division which includes Bharatpur, Dholpur, Karauli, Sawai Madhopur districts of Rajasthan. Bharatpur is located in the eastern part of Rajasthan, on the National Highway 8 (NH 8). It is also the junction of NH-48 and NH-21, which form the eastern and western corridors of the Golden Triangle, respectively. The district of Bharatpur has an area of about 5066 km2and a population of 2,548,462 (2011 census).As it is close to golden triangle cities of India, this boosts tourism here.

UIT CIRCLE, BHARATPUR

👉Bharatpur is known as the "City of Birds " because of Keoladeo National park which is recognized by UNESCO and Ramsar wetland sites.

 

👉The city of Bharatpur is a territory itself because its culture and history is very different and this territory is also famous with its old name "Lohagarh". It is situated very close to the major cities of Rajasthan and other states. The distance between Jaipur and Bharatpur is about 178 km while Agra is located at a distance of around 55 km from the district.

 

👉Mathura is situated  at a distance of  around 34 km. Bharatpur impinging Gurgaon of Haryana to the north, Mathura to the east, Agra of Uttar Pradesh and Dholpur of Rajasthan to the south, and Dausa and Alwar to the west.

 

👉There are mainly 3 rivers in this territory, namely Banga, Rooparel and Gamhir. Ban Ganga begins at Ramgarh barrier(Dam) of Jaipur District, passes through Bharatpur and meets in  Gambhir River near its tehsil(small town) Bayana of Bharatpur District. 

 

👉Gambhir River originates from Panchna Dam in Karauli District of Rajasthan and after passing through Bharatpur it just meets Yamuna River  in Uttar Pradesh.The Rooparel originates from the hills of Alwar district in Rajasthan and enters into Bharatpur from its tehsil Kaman.

 

👉A Barrier(dam), namely Bandh Baretha, is situated close to a village  Baretha on the Kakund river flowing from the hills of  Karauli district in Rajasthan.The water of this dam is generally used for drinking and  irrigation in this neighborhood. The capacity of this dam is 684.00 million cubic feet.

 

👉The place was endeavour  by a tribal community from the Sinsinwar clan, which come in India in AD 100. The city of Lohagad was built in 1505 AD and formulated and known as a state of Jat  which was later never ruled by no other king of India rather than Jats of Bharatpur.

 

👉In 1733 AD, Maharaja Suraj Mal made-up the city of Bharatpur. It is evaluated to be a well-fortified urban center during his reign. Bharatpur was unveil  by Mewat and named after Lord Bharat (brother of Lord Rama).

Here are some top places to visit:

Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary (Keoladeo Ghana National Park): Recognized as one of the world's most important bird breeding and feeding grounds, it's a paradise for bird watchers and nature lovers.

Lohagarh Fort: This fort is a symbol of the city's resilience and strength. The fort complex also houses a museum that displays a rich collection of artifacts.

Banke Bihari Temple: A popular place of worship, known for its beautiful architecture. Recently it has been renovated.

Ganga Mandir and Laxman Mandir: These temples are significant for their unique architecture and religious importance.

Government Museum Bharatpur: This museum is known for its rich collection of archaeological artifacts showcasing the cultural aspect of the city.

 

 

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