Raisen
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Raisen | |
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Town | |
 Raisen fort | |
  Raisen Location within Madhya Pradesh  Raisen Location within India | |
| Coordinates: 23°20′N 77°48′E / 23.33°N 77.8°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| District | Raisen |
| Named after | [[4 (palace)|Rai Ka Mahal]] |
| Government | |
| • MLA | Dr. PrabhuRam Chaudhary BJP |
| • Mayor | Savita Jamna Sen BJP |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 44,162 |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-MP |
| Vehicle registration | MP-38 |
| Website | raisen |
Raisen is a town and a municipality in Raisen district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is the administrative headquarters of Raisen District. Raisen is 45.5 km (28.3 mi) from the state capital Bhopal.
Geography
[edit]Raisen is located on 23°20′N 77°48′E / 23.33°N 77.8°E. It has an average elevation of 303 metres (994 feet). The region is predominantly agrarian.
Climate
[edit]| Climate data for Raisen (1991-2020) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 33.0 (91.4) |
39.5 (103.1) |
41.0 (105.8) |
47.5 (117.5) |
47.7 (117.9) |
47.0 (116.6) |
41.5 (106.7) |
38.7 (101.7) |
40.0 (104.0) |
40.4 (104.7) |
36.4 (97.5) |
33.1 (91.6) |
47.7 (117.9) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 25.1 (77.2) |
29.6 (85.3) |
34.1 (93.4) |
37.5 (99.5) |
40.7 (105.3) |
36.6 (97.9) |
30.9 (87.6) |
29.4 (84.9) |
30.6 (87.1) |
31.5 (88.7) |
27.8 (82.0) |
25.0 (77.0) |
31.5 (88.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 7.5 (45.5) |
11.2 (52.2) |
16.7 (62.1) |
23.6 (74.5) |
28.6 (83.5) |
25.5 (77.9) |
23.6 (74.5) |
23.5 (74.3) |
22.9 (73.2) |
18.3 (64.9) |
15.4 (59.7) |
10.2 (50.4) |
18.8 (65.8) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 0.0 (32.0) |
0.0 (32.0) |
2.5 (36.5) |
10.8 (51.4) |
16.8 (62.2) |
19.5 (67.1) |
19.1 (66.4) |
19.0 (66.2) |
12.2 (54.0) |
9.0 (48.2) |
2.5 (36.5) |
0.0 (32.0) |
0.0 (32.0) |
| Source: India Meteorological Department[1] |
Demographics
[edit]As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Raisen had a population of 35,553. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Raisen has an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72%, and female literacy is 59%. In Raisen, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Tourist Attractions
[edit]There's is Some tourist place near raisen -
- Raisen Fort: The district headquarters, Raisen, is located on a high hill in the city and is one of the most important forts in Madhya Pradesh. Built in the 11th century, it was initially a stronghold of Hindu kings. Later, the fort was under the rule of Afghan and Mughal rulers.[3]
- Sanchi Stupa: Sanchi town, located a short distance from Raisen, houses a very ancient and important Buddhist stupa, which is very important from the historical and spiritual point of view.[4]
Agriculture
[edit]Raisen district has a predominantly agricultural economy, with farming serving as the primary occupation for a majority of the population. The district's agricultural landscape is characterized by both traditional farming practices and gradual modernization efforts.[5]
Transportation
[edit]Raisen is well connected it from major Cities like Sagar, Bhopal and Vidisha. National Highway 146 passing through Raisen. Public and private buses operate regularly in the town.
References
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- ↑ "Climatological Tables of Observatories in India 1991-2020" (PDF). India Meteorological Department. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
- ↑ https://www.india.gov.in/explore-india/travel-and-tourism/details/raisen-fort--ancient-hilltop-fort-with-spiritual-and-historic-significance-351130076728872
- ↑ https://raisen.nic.in/tourist-place/%e0%a4%b8%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%81%e0%a4%9a%e0%a5%80/
- ↑ "Industrial Potentiality Survey Report - Raisen District". Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India. Retrieved 7 July 2025.
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