Country India District Satna PIN 485331 Area code 07673 | State Madhya Pradesh Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Telephone code 07673 | |
Dubahiyan (Hindi: दुबाहियाँ) is a village in Nagod Tahsil, Satna district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Dubahiyan is about 28 kilometres southwest of the district headquarters, Satna and 8 kilometres southwest of Nagod.
Contents
- Map of Dubahiyan Madhya Pradesh 485446
- History
- Culture Language and people
- Transport
- Education
- Temples
- References
Map of Dubahiyan, Madhya Pradesh 485446
The meaning of Dubahiyan is two open arms meaning a "we welcome you" gesture. It has three tola (“subunit”) – Thakuraha, Mazha and Delhi Tola.
History
This village was developed after partition by son of Lal Saheb Hriday Shah, Thakur Saheb of Chandkuan S/O Raja PRITHVI RAJ SINGH who ruled princely state Nagod between 1648 and 1685. His elder brother Raja FAKIR SHAH ruled princely state Nagod between 1685 and 1721.
Culture, Language and people
Even today, the village and its surrounding area have its own traditions of being led by head of the Thakur family which draws on a tradition of over 200 years. Currently, Thakur Saheb, Sh. Jeevendra Pratap Singh who is the eldest living descendant of princely state ruler in the village. His eldest son, Thakur Saheb, Sh. Brejendra Singh Parihar had joined state government in 1982 and Grandson, Thakur Saheb, Sh. Abhijeet Singh Parihar who studied at Symbiosis Law School, Pune.
People in Dubahiyan speak Bagheli, which is another derivative of Hindi. Agriculture is a primary activity in Dubahiyan. Major crop includes soyabean, wheat and Lentil.
Besides that people are also engaged in business and job.
Transport
Dubahiyan is well connected through state highway 75 and district roads. Nearest railway station is Satna. Khajuraho airport is 102 km from Dubahiyan.
Education
Dubahiyan has only primary school in village. For higher education, student moves to nearest town. Nearest university is Awdhesh Pratap Singh University, Rewa.
Temples
Chaumukhnath, Kordannath, Devi Ji (in village) and Gobro Devi Temples are important temples in this area. Nereby world famous temples such as Khajuraho, Ramvan, Chitrakoot and Maa Sharda in Maihar can also be easily visited from Dubahiyan.