Bhausi Explained

Bhausi
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:India Uttar Pradesh
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Uttar Pradesh, India
Coordinates:26.505°N 81.2151°W[1]
Subdivision Type:Country India
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Uttar Pradesh
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Raebareli
Unit Pref:Metric
Area Total Km2:3.593
Population Total:2594
Population As Of:2011
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Hindi
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Registration Plate:UP-35

Bhausi is a village in Shivgarh block of Rae Bareli district, Uttar Pradesh, India.[2] As of 2011, its population is 2,594 people, in 502 households.[2] It has two primary schools and one small medical clinic.[2] Bhausi hosts a Ramlila festival annually on Agrahayana Sudi 15 at the premises of the Temple of BhawshyareVeer Baba, the Grāmadevatā, lit. 'village deity', which involves a dramatic reenactment of the Ramayana.[3] Vendors bring sweets, toys, and everyday items to sell at the festival.[3]

The 1961 census recorded Bhausi as comprising 7 hamlets, with a total population of 1,161 people (608 male and 553 female), in 240 households and 222 physical houses.[3] The area of the village was given as 916 acres.[3] Average attendance of the Ramlila festival was recorded as being about 600 people at the time.[3]

The 1981 census recorded Bhausi as having a population of 1,610 people, in 302 households, and having an area of 370.29 hectares.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Geographic Names Search WebApp . Search for "Bhausi" here .
  2. Web site: Census of India 2011: Uttar Pradesh District Census Handbook - Rae Bareli, Part A (Village and Town Directory) . 91–107 . Census 2011 India. 27 July 2021.
  3. Book: Census 1961: District Census Handbook, Uttar Pradesh (39 - Raebareli District) . 1965 . Lucknow . 166–7, xiv-xv of section "Maharajganj Tahsil". 27 July 2021.
  4. Book: Census 1981 Uttar Pradesh: District Census Handbook Part XIII-A: Village & Town Directory, District Rae Bareli . 1982 . 38–9 . 27 July 2021.