Bundelkhand
Bundelkhand (/ˈbʌndɪlˌkhʌnd/, Hindi: [bʊn.d̪eːl.kʰəɳɖ]) is a geographical and cultural region and a proposed state and also a mountain range in central & North India. The hilly region is now divided between the states of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, with the larger portion lying in the latter state.
Bundelkhand
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Historical region Proposed state | |
Top to Bottom; Left to Right: Khajuraho Group of Monuments, Orchha Fort complex, Jhansi Fort, Neelkanth Temple at Kalinjar, Varaha statue at Eran and Raneh Falls | |
Location of Bundelkhand in India | |
| Coordinates: 25.44°N 78.57°E | |
| Country | India |
| Area | |
| • Total | 70,747 km2 (27,316 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 250−300 m (−730 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 18,335,044 |
| • Density | 260/km2 (670/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Bundelkhandi/Bundeli |
| Languages | |
| • Major languages | Bundeli, Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
| • Summer (DST) | +05:30 |
| Historical capitals | Banda, Orchha (1501), Panna (1732), Bijawar (1765), Ajaigarh (1765), |
| Separated states | Banda, Orchha, Panna, Bijawar, Ajaigarh, Datia, Khajuraho, Kalinjar, Mahoba, Charkhari, Jaitpur, Kulpahar, Samthar, Sarila, Gursarai, Barua sagar, Moth, Chirgaon |
Jhansi is the largest city in Bundelkhand. Another major city of Bundelkhand is Sagar being second largest city of Bundelkhand and headquarter of Sagar Division.
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