Bagpat district | |
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 Location of Baghpat district in Uttar Pradesh | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Division | Meerut |
| Headquarters | Baghpat |
| Government | |
| • Lok Sabha constituencies | Baghpat |
| • Vidhan Sabha | Chhaprauli,Baraut,Bagpat |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,321 km2 (510 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 1,303,048 |
| • Density | 986.4/km2 (2,555/sq mi) |
| Language | |
| • Official | Hindi[1] |
| • Additional official | Urdu[1] |
| Demographics | |
| • Literacy | 72.01 per cent[2] |
| • Sex ratio | 861 |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
| Major highways | NH 334,NH 709B |
| Website | bagpat |
Bagpat district, also spelled asBaghpat district,[3] is one of the 75districts of theIndian state ofUttar Pradesh, with headquarters at the town ofBaghpat. It is within theNational Capital Region. Created in 1997, the district has an area of 1,321 square kilometres (510 sq mi). Baghpat has a population of 1,303,048 as of 2011 census.
Baghpat city, after which the district takes its name, derives its name either fromvyagprastha ("land of tigers") or fromvakyaprasth ("place for delivering speeches"). the city was finally named Baghpat, or Bagpat, during theMughal era. Starting from a small commercial center known as the Mandi, the city grew in importance after the1857 mutiny and became the headquarters of Baghpat tehsil.[4] Baghpat has a rich historical significance, particularly in the context of India's struggle for independence. The district provided shelter to several keyfreedom fighters. Notably,Chandrashekhar Azad sought refuge in Baghpat after theKakori Train Action, a significant event in theIndian independence movement. Additionally,Subhas Chandra Bose visitedBaraut city of Baghpat district in his efforts to recruit new members for his army, theIndian National Army (INA), during his fight againstBritish colonial rule.
Baghpat district was created on 17 September 1997 and named after the erstwhile Baghpat tehsil ofMeerut district.[5][6][4]
The district has an area of 1,321 square kilometres (510 sq mi).[4] Baghpat town lies on the east bank of theYamuna River[4] and is within theNational Capital Region.
It bordersSonipat andPanipat districts of Haryana;Meerut,Muzaffarnagar,Shamli, andGhaziabad districts of Uttar Pradesh; and theNational Capital Territory of Delhi
It is 40 kilometres (25 mi) fromDelhi, the national capital, 52 kilometres (32 mi) fromMeerut, and 55 kilometres (34 mi) fromGhaziabad.[4]
Bagpat district, along with other districts in westernUttar Pradesh, faces significant challenges regarding water quality. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has been addressing these issues, particularly concerning heavy metal contamination in groundwater.[7][8][9][10]
TheNGT has criticised local authorities for failing to provide clean drinking water to residents despite multiple directives. Reports indicate dangerously high levels of arsenic in the groundwater, posing severe health risks, including cancer and physical deformities. In the village ofJalalpur, arsenic levels were found to be 40 mg/l, 4000 times the acceptable limit.[7][8][9]
There have been serious physical disabilities observed in children due to contaminated water. Villages along theHindon,Krishni, andKali rivers are particularly affected, with residents suffering from skin diseases, congenital deformities, and cancer due to heavy metals and toxins in the water.[7][8][9]
The Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) has reported declining groundwater levels and quality issues in Bagpat district, particularly in Binauli, Pilana, and Khekra blocks. About 96.60% of the net irrigated area relies on groundwater.[7][8][9]
To address these challenges, theNGT has ordered scientific studies of groundwater quality and directed the Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam to ensure the supply of clean drinking water to affected villages. These measures are crucial for safeguarding public health and ensuring sustainable water management in Bagpat district.[7][8][9][11][12]
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 347,045 | — |
| 1911 | 342,354 | −0.14% |
| 1921 | 341,292 | −0.03% |
| 1931 | 364,792 | +0.67% |
| 1941 | 431,893 | +1.70% |
| 1951 | 519,483 | +1.86% |
| 1961 | 606,642 | +1.56% |
| 1971 | 701,493 | +1.46% |
| 1981 | 852,462 | +1.97% |
| 1991 | 1,030,399 | +1.91% |
| 2001 | 1,163,991 | +1.23% |
| 2011 | 1,303,050 | +1.13% |
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According to the2011 census, Bagpat district has apopulation of 1,303,048,[5] which is roughly equal to that of African nation ofMauritius[14] or the US state ofNew Hampshire.[15] This gives it a ranking of the 376th most populous districts in India (out of a total of640).[5] The district has a population density of 986 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,550/sq mi) .[5] Itspopulation growth rate over the decade 2001–2011 was 11.87%.[5] Bagpat has asex ratio of 858females for every 1000 males,[5] and aliteracy rate of 73.54%. 21.11% of the population lived in urban areas. Scheduled Castes make up 11.44% of the population.[5]
| Religion | Percent | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinduism | 70.41% | |||
| Islam | 27.98% | |||
| Jainism | 1.24% | |||
| Other or not stated | 0.37% | |||
| Distribution of religions | ||||
Baghpat is a Hindu-majority district, with about 70% Hindu population and 28% Muslim population. Jains make up over 1% of the population.[16]
96.74% of the population of the district spokeHindi, and 2.54%Urdu, as their first language.[17]
The currentMember of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) of theUttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha forBaghpat is Yogesh Dhama; the MLA forBaraut is Krishan Pal Malik; and the MLA forChhaprauli isAjay Kumar. All of these state-legislature constituencies are part of theBaghpat Lok Sabha constituency whoseMP isRajkumar Sangwan.
The present district magistrate of Baghpat is Jitendra Pratap Singh[18] and superintendent of Baghpat Police is Arpit Vijayvargiya.[19] Additional district magistrate is Pankaj Verma and chief development officer is Neeraj Kumar Srivastava.[20] Arun Kumar Tiwari is the district youth officer ofNehru Yuva Kendra Baghpat.[21]
Bagpat district is divided into 3 tehsils: Baghpat, Baraut, andKhekra. Baghpat tehsil comprises two blocks – Baghpat and Pilana; while Baraut comprises three –Binauli,Chhaprauli, and Baraut. Khekra tehsil comprises only the Khekra block.Baghpat,Baraut, Doghat Rural andKhekada are the major towns in the district.[22][23]
Baghpat town has an agriculture-based economy wheresugarcane is a main crop. There are sugar mills in Baghpat,Ramala andMalakpur. Wheat, mustard, and vegetables are also extensively grown.[4][25] The district is known for its home furnishing industry, which produces items like bedsheets, towels and mattresses, that are supplied across the country.[26]
Colleges located in Baghpat include:
According to the census of India, Baghpat district is home to 69 percent of rural residents, whereas Moradabad and Saharanpur have roughly 60 percent of the population living in rural areas (Census, 2011).
Gurjars hold Baghpat, they have a large population inBaghpat andKhekra tehsils, andJats hold Baraut and have a large population inBaraut andChhaprauli towns. Mauritius 1,303,717, July 2011 est.
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