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Bhausi

Coordinates: 26°30′18″N 81°12′54″E / 26.505001°N 81.215057°E / 26.505001; 81.215057
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Bhausi
Village
Map showing Bhausi (#909) in Shivgarh CD block
Map showing Bhausi (#909) in Shivgarh CD block
Bhausi is located in Uttar Pradesh
Bhausi
Bhausi
Location in Uttar Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 26°30′18″N 81°12′54″E / 26.505001°N 81.215057°E / 26.505001; 81.215057[1]
Country India India
StateUttar Pradesh
DistrictRaebareli
Area
 • Total3.593 km2 (1.387 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[2]
 • Total2,594
 • Density720/km2 (1,900/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationUP-35

Bhausi is a village in Shivgarh block of Rae Bareli district, Uttar Pradesh, India.[2] As of 2011, its population is 2,594 people, in 502 households.[2] It has two primary schools and one small medical clinic.[2] Bhausi hosts a Ramlila festival annually on Agrahayana Sudi 15 at the premises of the Temple of BhawshyareVeer Baba, the Grāmadevatā, lit. 'village deity', which involves a dramatic reenactment of the Ramayana.[3] Vendors bring sweets, toys, and everyday items to sell at the festival.[3]

The 1961 census recorded Bhausi as comprising 7 hamlets, with a total population of 1,161 people (608 male and 553 female), in 240 households and 222 physical houses.[3] The area of the village was given as 916 acres.[3] Average attendance of the Ramlila festival was recorded as being about 600 people at the time.[3]

The 1981 census recorded Bhausi as having a population of 1,610 people, in 302 households, and having an area of 370.29 hectares.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Geographic Names Search WebApp". Search for "Bhausi" here.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Census of India 2011: Uttar Pradesh District Census Handbook - Rae Bareli, Part A (Village and Town Directory)" (PDF). Census 2011 India. pp. 91–107. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
  3. ^ a b c d e Census 1961: District Census Handbook, Uttar Pradesh (39 - Raebareli District) (PDF). Lucknow. 1965. pp. 166–7, xiv-xv of section "Maharajganj Tahsil". Retrieved 27 July 2021.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  4. ^ Census 1981 Uttar Pradesh: District Census Handbook Part XIII-A: Village & Town Directory, District Rae Bareli (PDF). 1982. pp. 38–9. Retrieved 27 July 2021.