Why is Pilibhit famous?
The district is famous for its flutes nationally as well as internationally. Pilibhit is the only district in the country known for production of Bansuri.
What is bisalpur famous for?
Bisalpur is known for its annual Ram Leela Dushera festival and the Gulashwar Nath Temple said to be made by Kunti in Mahabharat Kal. Bara Patthar Chouraha is a historical place in Bisalpur, visited by Tatya Tope during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
Who is the new DM of Pilibhit?
District Magistrate Pulkit Khare (I.A.S.)
Is Pilibhit urban or rural?
As per 2011 census, 82.70 % population of Pilibhit districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Pilibhit district population living in rural areas is 1,679,592 of which males and females are 886,789 and 792,803 respectively.
What is the meaning of Pilibhit?
Pilibhit is the north-easternmost district of Bareilly division, situated in the Rohilkhand region of the sub-Himalayan Plateau belt next to foothills of Sivalik Range on the boundary of Nepal, known for the origin of river Gomati and one of the most forest-rich areas in North India.
Who built bisalpur dam?
the Rajasthan state government
The Bisalpur dam was constructed in the 1990s by the Rajasthan state government.
Which is the biggest dam in Rajasthan?
Dams in Rajasthan
| # | Name | Max Height above Foundation (m) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abhaypura Dam | 17.75 |
| 2 | Aklera Sagar Dam | |
| 3 | Alnia Dam | 14.63 |
| 4 | Amli Kheda Dam | 18 |
Who is SDM of Pilibhit?
How many villages are there in Pilibhit district?
District Pilibhit has 1440 Villages under 721 Gram Panchayats.
What is the history of the Pilibhit district?
Pilibhit district had its origins as a subdivision of Bareilly district in 1871, consisting of the parganas of Jahanabad, Pilibhit, and Puranpur, with a magistrate based in Pilibhit. It was then officially upgraded to a separate district in November 1879.
What is the total area of the district Pilibhit?
According to the Central Statistical Organisation, the district Pilibhit had an area of 3504 km 2 on 1 September 2007, occupying 46th position in the state and the total area of the Pilibhit city is 68.76 km 2.
What is the population of Pilibhit in 2011 census?
As of the 2011 India census, District Pilibhit had a population of 2,037,225. Pilibhit district is the 46th most populous Districts of Uttar Pradesh. Pilibhit City has 1,97,455 people. Males constitute 52.94% of the population and females 47.06%.
Who was the king of Pilibhit?
It is believed by locals that Pilibhit was ruled by an ancient king named Mayurdhwaj or Moredhwaj or King Venu, a great devotee of lord Krishna and a loyal friend of Arjun. King Venu’s name and the geography of his kingdom can be traced in the Hindu epic Mahabharat.