Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Elevation 244 m Population 15,869 (2001) | Founded by Raja Harshvardhan Vehicle registration MP-12 Area 15 km² Local time Friday 5:02 PM | |
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Weather 34°C, Wind NW at 10 km/h, 17% Humidity | ||
Harsud was a town and municipality in Khandwa in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Although the town was more than 700 years old, it was submerged under the waters of the Indira Sagar dam in July 2004.
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Map of Old Harsud, Madhya Pradesh 450116
Geography
Harsud was located at 22.1°N 76.73°E / 22.1; 76.73 and had an average elevation of 243 metres (800 feet). The town was relocated to Chhanera (New Harsud) after the old town was submerged in the waters of Indira Sagar Dam.
Demographics
As of the 2001 Indian census, Harsud had a population of 15,871, and was 52% male and 48% female. Harsud's average literacy rate of 69%, 77% male literacy and 61% female literacy, was higher than the national average of 59.5%. 14% of Harsud's population was under 6 years of age.
References
Harsud Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA