Hindaun Block
Hindaun is a Block in Karauli district of the Indian state of Rajasthan in Northern India. It is a subdivisional headquarter. Its population is approximately 4.5 lakh. The Block covers an area of 700 Square kilometres. It is biggest Block in Karauli.According to Census 2011 information the Subdistrict code of Hindaun Block is 00522.There are about 165 villages with some Town in Hindaun block
Geography and location
Hindaun Block is located in the eastern part of Rajasthan in the vicinity of the Aravalli Range. The Subdistrict of Hindaun encompasses an area of 690 km2. It is bordered by Manshalpur to the east; by Bayana, Bharatpur District to the north-east; by Mahwa Subdistrict, to the north;by Todabhim Tahsil to west; by Karauli Subdistrict to south; and by Gangapur Subdistrict, Sawai Madhopur District to the South-west.
Good grade stone, slate and some iron ore comprise the mineral resources of the area.
History
Hindaun in the Bhagavata Purana
In the ancient time city came under the Matsya Kingdom, which was ruled by Meenas and a large population of Meenas can be seen in nearby villages. There are many ancient structures still present in the town built during the regime of Matsya Kingdom. Traditionally in some mythological stories the city is believed to be associated with the mythology of Hiranyakashipu and Prahlada mentioned in Bhagavata Purana.
Hindaun
Hindaun is a city in Hindaun Block, Karauli district of the Indian state of Rajasthan in Northern India. The city is located in the vicinity of the Aravalli Range and is on the main railway track between Delhi and Mumbai. It is a subdivisional headquarter. Its population is approximately 1.35 lakh. The town covers an area of 57 Square kilometres (22 sq mi). Temperature in summer ranges between 25 and 45 degrees Celsius and in winter it is between 5 and 23 degrees Celsius. It has an average elevation of 235 meters (771 ft).Distance to State capital Jaipur is around 150 km.
History
In the ancient time Hindaun came under the Matsya Kingdom. There are many ancient structures still present in the town built during the regime of Matsya Kingdom. Traditionally in some mythological stories the city is believed to be associated with the mythology of Hiranyakashipu and Prahlada mentioned in Bhagavata Purana.
Hindaun is named after the name of ancient ruler king Hiranyakashipu, father of Prahlada. The temple to Narasimha, an Avatar of Hindu God Vishnu who killed Hiranyakashipu, demonstrates the city's connection to the mythology surrounding Hiranyakashipu and Prahlada.
Hindaun (Rajasthan Assembly constituency)
Hindaun Assembly constituency is one of the constituencies of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly in the Karauli-Dholpur (Lok Sabha constituency).
Hindaun Constituency covers all voters from Hindaun tehsil.
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Hindaun (disambiguation)
Hindaun City is a city in Hindaun Block, Karauli district of the Indian state of Rajasthan in Northern India.
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