What is the meaning of Deoghar?
Deoghar is a Hindi word and the literal meaning of ‘Deoghar’ is abode (‘ghar’) of the Gods and Goddesses (‘dev’). Deoghar is also known as “Baidyanath Dham”, “Baba Dham”, “B. Deoghar”.
Why is Deoghar famous?
Religious Significance Deoghar, also known as Baidyanath Dham, is an important Hindu pilgrimage site. It is one of the twelve and also one of the 51 , and is famous for the mela of Shrawan, 4th month according to the Hindu calendar system.
When did Deoghar become a district?
Deoghar district (pronounced, Devo ka ghar) is one of the twenty-four districts of Jharkhand state in eastern India….Deoghar district.
| Deoghar District Devaghar | |
|---|---|
| State | Jharkhand |
| Division | Santhal Pargana |
| Established | 15 November 2000 |
| Headquarters | Deoghar |
What is the area of Deoghar district?
957 mi²Deoghar / Area
Which river is in Deoghar district?
Deoghar is situated on the bank of Ajay river (which originates from Batpar village of Jamui district in Bihar) and its tributary Dadhawa river (which originates from Purnia Lake near Karangarh village24.595501°N 86.474369°E in Jamui district of Bihar).
How many villages are there in Deoghar district?
313
C.D.Block-wise List
| Sl No | C.D.Block | Total Villages |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deoghar | 313 |
| 2 | Devipur | 259 |
| 3 | Karon | 152 |
| 4 | Madhupur | 222 |
Is Deoghar urban or rural?
Deoghar District Urban/Rural 2011 Out of the total Deoghar population for 2011 census, 17.32 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 258,361 people lives in urban areas of which males are 136,886 and females are 121,475. Sex Ratio in urban region of Deoghar district is 887 as per 2011 census data.
What are there in Deoghar?
It is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas sites of Hinduism (Baidyanath Temple). The sacred temples of the city make this a place for pilgrimage and tourists. The city is administrative headquarter of Deoghar District at Santhal Parganas division of Jharkhand….Deoghar.
| Deoghar Baba Baidyanath Dham Devaghar | |
|---|---|
| Website | deoghar.nic.in |
Is Deoghar rural or urban?
Deoghar District Urban/Rural 2011 Out of the total Deoghar population for 2011 census, 17.32 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 258,361 people lives in urban areas of which males are 136,886 and females are 121,475.
How many villages are there in Deoghar?
266 inhabited
There are 266 inhabited villages in Deoghar CD block.
How many cities are there in Deoghar?
Deoghar (pronounced Devaghar) is a major city in Jharkhand, India. It is a holy sacred place of Hinduism. It is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas sites of Hinduism (Baidyanath Temple)….Deoghar.
| Deoghar Baba Baidyanath Dham Devaghar | |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 254 m (833 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 203,123 |