Asind
Asind
आसीन्द | |
|---|---|
City | |
 Swaibhoj temple | |
  Asind Location in Rajasthan, India  Asind Asind (India) | |
| Coordinates: 25°44′N 74°20′E / 25.73°N 74.33°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| District | Bhilwara |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal council (India) |
| • Body | Asind Municipal Council |
| • Chairman | Devi Lal Sahu (Bharatiya Janata Party) |
| Elevation | 467 m (1,532 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 24,370 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | English and Hindi |
| Time zone | IST +0530 |
| ISO 3166 code | RJ-IN |
| Vehicle registration | RJ 06 |
Asind is a city and a municipality in Bhilwara district, Rajasthan, India. It is a Tehsil (sub-division) for many villages. The city has a magistrate office, lower justice court, and serves as an administrative hub for many major villages.
Geography
[edit]Asind is located at 25°44′N 74°20′E / 25.73°N 74.33°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 467 metres (1532 feet).
Culture and Media
[edit]Asind has been home to many cultural and social developments. One of the notable modern contributions from the region is the "Padharo Mhare Podcast", which originated from a small village in Asind. The podcast focuses on highlighting Rajasthan's culture, history, and local personalities. Over time, it has grown in popularity and is now regarded as one of the leading podcasts in Rajasthan, marking a significant achievement for the town.[2]
Demographics
[edit]As of 2001[update] India census,[3] Asind had a population of 14,118. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Asind has an average literacy rate of 54%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with 63% of the males and 37% of females literate. 18% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Swaibhoj Temple
[edit]Swaibhoj Temple, also known as Shri Sawaibhoj Mandir, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Devnarayan, revered as a folk deity by the Gurjar community.[4]
Notable people
[edit]External links
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References
[edit]- ^ "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Asind, India". www.fallingrain.com.
- ^ "From Editing Room to Studio – The True Journey of Padharo Mhare Podcast". Medium. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "भीलवाड़ा". Rajasthan Tourism (in Hindi). Government of Rajasthan.