Laundi
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Laundiwhich has been replaced by "Lavkushnagar
",is a town/city/tehshil and a nagar panchayat
in Chhatarpur district
in the India
n state
of Madhya Pradesh
. It is about 55 km away from Chhatarpur
and 37 km. from the temple town Khajuraho
. The Urmil and Kail Rivers flow through this town. The Civil Airport Khajuraho
and Dumra, Harpalpur and Khajuraho Railway Station located nearby, links it to some major towns and cities of Madhya Pradesh
. It also has a Civil Court, a Sub Jail and a Police Station too.
The another story is
The youngest brother of Shri Ram (Shatrughan) have killed a giant known as Lawrasur. That's why this village is known as "Laundi" or "Lauri".
Local tradition reveals that the warriors Alha
and Udal, who had war with Prithvi Raj Chauhan, are associated with these places called Laundi and Mahoba
. Both the brothers were very strong followers of Sharda Devi
. It is said that Alha
penanced for 12 years and got the amaratva with the blessings of Sharda Devi
.
, Laundi had a population of 20,186. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Laundi has an average literacy rate of 61%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 69%, and female literacy is 52%. In Laundi, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Principle: Mr. Bhagwan Das Trivedi
Principle: Mr. Keshav Soni
Principle: Smt. KumKum Chaurasia
Principle: Mr. Vishnu Singh Sengar
Lavkushnagar
Lavkushnagar Lavkushnagar Lavkushnagar (formerly known as Laundi (Hindi:लौंड़ी), is a town/city/tehshil and a nagar panchayat in Chhatarpur district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is about 55 km away from Chhatarpur and 37 km. from the temple town Khajuraho. The Urmil and Kail Rivers...
",is a town/city/tehshil and a nagar panchayat
Nagar Panchayat
A nagar palika or nagar panchayat is a form of an urban political unit in India comparable to a municipality.An urban centre with more than 30,000 and less than 100,000 inhabitants is classified as a nagar panchayat....
in Chhatarpur district
Chhatarpur District
Chhatarpur District is a district of Madhya Pradesh state of central India. The town of Chhatarpur is the district headquarters.-Geography:Chattarpur district located at 24.06° & 25.20°N 78.59° & 80.26° E respectively...
in the India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n state
States and territories of India
India is a federal union of states comprising twenty-eight states and seven union territories. The states and territories are further subdivided into districts and so on.-List of states and territories:...
of Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh , often called the Heart of India, is a state in central India. Its capital is Bhopal and Indore is the largest city....
. It is about 55 km away from Chhatarpur
Chhatarpur
Chhatarpur is a city and a municipality in Chhatarpur district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. It is the administrative headquarters of Chhatarpur District.- History :...
and 37 km. from the temple town Khajuraho
Khajuraho
The Khajuraho Group of Monuments in Khajuraho , a town in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, located in Chhatarpur District, about southeast of New Delhi, are one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. Khajuraho has the largest group of medieval Hindu and Jain temples, famous for...
. The Urmil and Kail Rivers flow through this town. The Civil Airport Khajuraho
Khajuraho
The Khajuraho Group of Monuments in Khajuraho , a town in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, located in Chhatarpur District, about southeast of New Delhi, are one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. Khajuraho has the largest group of medieval Hindu and Jain temples, famous for...
and Dumra, Harpalpur and Khajuraho Railway Station located nearby, links it to some major towns and cities of Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh , often called the Heart of India, is a state in central India. Its capital is Bhopal and Indore is the largest city....
. It also has a Civil Court, a Sub Jail and a Police Station too.
History
As the elders say that when Lord Ram was helding Ashwa megha yagya. He freed his horse and challenged that no one can catch the horse if anyone will catch then the war between Shri Ram & that person will be held. The brave childs {Love & Kush}of Maa sita have cought the horse and accept the challege. The place where they cought the horse is known as "Lovepuri".The another story is
The youngest brother of Shri Ram (Shatrughan) have killed a giant known as Lawrasur. That's why this village is known as "Laundi" or "Lauri".
Local tradition reveals that the warriors Alha
Alha
Alha of Banaphar Rajput clan was the famous general of great Chandela King Paramdidev or Parmal who fought Prithviraj Chauhan in 1182 CE.Alha's mother Devaki was Ahir...
and Udal, who had war with Prithvi Raj Chauhan, are associated with these places called Laundi and Mahoba
Mahoba
Mahoba is a city and Mahoba District of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, in the Bundelkhand region. Mahoba is known for its closeness to Khajuraho, Laundi and other historic places like Kulpahar, Charkhari, Kalinjar, Orchha, and Jhansi...
. Both the brothers were very strong followers of Sharda Devi
Saraswati
In Hinduism Saraswati , is the goddess of knowledge, music, arts, science and technology. She is the consort of Brahma, also revered as His Shakti....
. It is said that Alha
Alha
Alha of Banaphar Rajput clan was the famous general of great Chandela King Paramdidev or Parmal who fought Prithviraj Chauhan in 1182 CE.Alha's mother Devaki was Ahir...
penanced for 12 years and got the amaratva with the blessings of Sharda Devi
Saraswati
In Hinduism Saraswati , is the goddess of knowledge, music, arts, science and technology. She is the consort of Brahma, also revered as His Shakti....
.
Demographics
India censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
, Laundi had a population of 20,186. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Laundi has an average literacy rate of 61%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 69%, and female literacy is 52%. In Laundi, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Schools
- Govt. School of Excellence (10+2),Mahoba Road.
Principle: Mr. Bhagwan Das Trivedi
- Shri Vigyan Higher Secondary School (10+2),Chandla Road.
Principle: Mr. Keshav Soni
- Avdhoot Higher Secondary School (10+2),Chandla Road.
- Gyan Bharti High School, Chaurasia Muhal.
Principle: Smt. KumKum Chaurasia
- G.P.Higher Secondary school,Mandi Road.
- Swami Parmanand High School,Tallaiya Muhal.
Principle: Mr. Vishnu Singh Sengar
Places to Visit
- Famous temple of Shri Mata Bambar BainiBambar BainiBambar Baini is the regional incarnation of the Devi closely identified with Amba: Her name means "powerful goddess of shakti riding the lion," and she resides on a hill located at town of Laundi...
is located on a hill in Laundi. - Mata Anjini Mandir(Tample).
- Major tourist attractions in the vicinity include Ken Gharial Sanctuary, Pandava Waterfall, and Shilpgram, which are easily accessible from Laundi.
Transport
- Nearest civil airport KhajurahoKhajurahoThe Khajuraho Group of Monuments in Khajuraho , a town in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, located in Chhatarpur District, about southeast of New Delhi, are one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. Khajuraho has the largest group of medieval Hindu and Jain temples, famous for...
. - Nearest railway stations Dumra] ,[Khajuraho, MahobaMahobaMahoba is a city and Mahoba District of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, in the Bundelkhand region. Mahoba is known for its closeness to Khajuraho, Laundi and other historic places like Kulpahar, Charkhari, Kalinjar, Orchha, and Jhansi...
, HarpalpurHarpalpurHarpalpur is a town and a nagar panchayat in Chhatarpur District in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.-Demographics: India census, Harpalpur had a population of 15,410. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Harpalpur has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national...
.