Misrikh Neemsar

Mishrikh (Hindi: मिस्रिख , Urdu: مسرکھ نیمسر‎) is a city and a municipal board in Sitapur district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.Misrikh is well known for Maharishi Dadhichi Maharaj, one of the greatest sage.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Misrikh Neemsar had a population of 15,163. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Misrikh Neemsar has an average literacy rate of 65%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 71%, and female literacy is 58%. In Misrikh Neemsar, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.

History

Misrikh is well known for the divine history of this place. The greatest of all Sage in Indian Hindu Mythology Maharishi Dadhichi was born here and spend his whole life till last breath. Dadhichi, also known as Dadhyancha, is an important character in Hindu mythology. He is revered amongst the greatest of sages and is portrayed as an example that no sacrifice is too great when the result is the good of the world. His bones are used as a symbol on India's highest award for gallantry "Param Vir Chakra" as "vajra". He was among one of the greatest among clan of bhrigus. He is credited with giving up his life in order to allow the Devas to use his bones to make weapons to defeat the Asura Vritra.

Misrikh (Lok Sabha constituency)

Misrikh Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 80 Lok Sabha (parliamentary) constituencies in Uttar Pradesh state in northern India.

Assembly segments

Presently, Misrikh Lok Sabha constituency comprises four Vidhan Sabha (legislative assembly) segments. These are:

Members of Parliament

Election Results

See also