Paronkh Explained

Paronkh should not be confused with Paraunkha.

Paronkh
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:India Uttar Pradesh
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Uttar Pradesh, India
Coordinates:27.2762°N 78.9573°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Uttar Pradesh
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Mainpuri
Subdivision Type3:Tehsil
Subdivision Name3:Mainpuri
Unit Pref:Metric
Area Total Km2:11.637
Population Total:2413
Population As Of:2011
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN

Paronkh is a village in Mainpuri block of Mainpuri district, Uttar Pradesh. A minor battle took place here in 1562; it was the first time the Mughal emperor Akbar personally commanded troops in battle. There are ruins of an old fort in the village. As of 2011, Paronkh has a population of 2,413, in 411 households.

Geography

Paronkh is located on the Isan River, 10 km southwest of Mainpuri. In the village there is a mound, or khera, with the ruins of an old fort.

History

Paronkh was the site of the Battle of Paronkh, in early 1562. This was a minor battle fought between a "punitive force" under the Mughal emperor Akbar, consisting of 200 men and 200 elephants, and a group of about 400 local brigands from a group of eight villages in pargana Sakit. The Akbarnama, written by Akbar's official court historian Abu'l-Fazl ibn Mubarak, contains a narrative account of the battle. [1] [2] Although it was a minor event, Paronkh is notable for being the first battle that Akbar personally led troops in.[1]

Demographics

As of 2011, Paronkh had a population of 2,413, in 411 households. This population was 53.4% male (1,289) and 46.6% female (1,124). The 0-6 age group numbered 386 (204 male and 182 female), or 16.0% of the total population. 402 residents were members of Scheduled Castes, or 16.7% of the total.[3]

The 1981 census recorded Paronkh as having a population of 1,920 people, in 269 households.[4]

The 1961 census recorded Paronkh as comprising 2 hamlets, with a total population of 1,147 people (622 male and 525 female), in 215 households and 209 physical houses. The area of the village was given as 927 acres.[5]

Infrastructure

As of 2011, Paronkh had 1 primary school and 1 primary health centre. Drinking water was provided by tap, well, hand pump, and tube well; there were no public toilets. The village had a post office and public library, as well as at least some access to electricity for residential and agricultural purposes. Streets were made of both kachcha and pakka materials.[6]

References

See main article: puri district.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Sharma . Parvati . A Lamp for the Dark World: Akbar, India's Greatest Mughal . 2023 . Rowman & Littlefield . Lanham . 9781538177907 . 9 August 2023.
  2. Book: Abu'l-Fazl ibn Mubarak . Abu'l-Fazl ibn Mubarak . Beveridge . H. . The Akbar Nama of Abu-l-Fazl, Vol. 1 & 2 . 1902 . Low Price Publications . Delhi . 978-81-7536-427-1 . 9 August 2023.
  3. Web site: Census of India 2011: Uttar Pradesh District Census Handbook - Mainpuri, Part B (Village and Town Wise Primary Census Abstract) . Census of India . 19 June 2023.
  4. Book: Census 1981 Uttar Pradesh: District Census Handbook Part XIII-A: Village & Town Directory, District Mainpuri . 1982 . 25 July 2023.
  5. Book: Census 1961: District Census Handbook, Uttar Pradesh (24 - Mainpuri District) . 1965 . Lucknow . 25 December 2021.
  6. Web site: Census of India 2011: Uttar Pradesh District Census Handbook - Mainpuri, Part A (Village and Town Directory) . Census of India . 19 June 2023.