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Coordinates: 20.27°N 75.77°E
Bhokardan
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bhokardan is a city and a municipal council in Jalna
district in the state of Maharashtra, India.
Bhokardan
भोकरदन
city
Contents
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Etymology
History
Geography
Demographics
See also
References
Further reading
Bhokardan
Etymology
According to legends, the name Bhokardan is derived
from the name of king Bhogvardhan or Bhagdnath,
who ruled this city in ancient time. Local legends
consider this to be a capital of Bhomasura, a
mythological demon, who was killed by Hindu god
Srikrishna.[1]
History
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Location in Maharashtra, India
Coordinates: 20.27°N 75.77°E
Country
State
District
Named for
India
Maharashtra
Jalna
King Bhogvardhan
Bhokardan is situated on bank of Kelana river.
Bhokardan has been identified by the modern
Government
historians with the ancient city of Bhogavardhana.
• Body
Municipal Council
One of the earliest references of Bhokardan is found
• President
Mrs.Manjusha Rajendra
in Markandeya Purana, where it is described as a
Deshmukh
prosperous trading city in Dandakaranya area, located
Elevation
587 m (1,926 ft)
on the trade route from Ujjayini, in central India to
Prathishthana, then capital city of Satavahanas.
Population (2011)
Similar, references were also found in various other
• Total
24,416
ancient literature.[1] In earlier period it was a
Demonym(s)
Bhokardankar
Janapada, which later got status of an independent
region. Bhokardan was the third richest city in
Languages
Satavahana period after Prathishthana and Ter. The
• Official
Marathi
inscription records at stupas of Bharhut and Sanchi,
Time zone
IST (UTC+5:30)
mention receiving donations from inhabitants of this
PIN
431 114
city for their construction. There is a reference in an
Vehicle
MH21
article from 593 AD that, the king of Mahishmati, Raja
registration
Shankargan, of Kalachuri dynasty, has donated some
[1]
land to a Brahmin in Bhogvardan region. However,
the history of this place in the Middle Ages is not known. In later period of Peshwas rule, this city came
under control of the Nizam of Hyderabad. Bhokardan was part of Hyderabad State until its annexation into
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the Indian Union in 1948. In 1960, it became a part of newly form state of Maharashtra from bilingual
Bombay state. The ruins of old fortification are still visible around the city; the old fort area now houses the
Tehsil office.
Excavation at Bhokardan: An ancient site comprising two mounds, about 70 ft high, was discovered by M.
N. Deshpande near Bhokardan in 1958.[2] Subsequently, a joint evacuation was carried away by a combined
team of Nagpur University and Marathwada University, in 1973-74, during this evacuation two periods of
occupation were identified:
Period I
Period Ia - early Satavahana period
Period Ib - late Satavahana period
Period II post Satavahana period.
During the excavations, traces of foundations, brick walls, floors, post-holes, fallen roofs and a ring well
were discovered. The artifacts found from the site included punch-marked coins, copper coins of the
Satavahanas and the Kshatrapas; a few terracotta bullae with legends in Greek; coin moulds and seals.
About 2000 beads made of terracotta, glass, shell and semi-precious stones were also found. A large number
of terracotta, iron, copper and ivory objects were found from the site.[3] The other important items found at
site compromised: scores of human and animal figurines; ivory and shell bangles; terracotta ear ornaments;
saddle querns with Buddhist symbols and burnt grains which compromised wheat, Jowar, gram, ber and rice.
However, the most exquisite of all the find was the lower half of an ivory
female figurine, carved in the round with two female attendants. It is
reminiscent of the ivory statue of Hindu goddess found at ancient Roman
town-city Pompeii near modern Naples in the Italy, which was destroyed and
buried under ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
Numbers of scholars have argued that the ivory statue of Pompeii had its
origin at Bhokardan, which found its way either through ancient caravan
based silk route or via ship based spice route to Pompeii in the first century
AD.[5] Similar ivory objects were also found at Ter. This statues serves as a
testimonial of trade relationships of the ancient world.
During Satavahanas' period Bhokardan was a center for ivory artifacts,
which were traded for other items. After the decline of the Satavahanas,
Bhokardan lost its importance as a major trade center, leading to its
downfall.[1] It seems to have been re-occupied only in medieval period.
The ivory female statue and number of other artifacts which were found
during excavation are now preserved and displayed at the history museum,
of department of History & Ancient Indian Culture, of Dr. Babasaheb
Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad.
Geography
Bhokardan is located at 20.27°N 75.77°E.[6] It has an average elevation of
587 metres (1925 feet).
The Pompeii Lakshmi ivory
statuette (1st century CE)
found in the ruins of Pompeii
in Italy is thought to have
originated in Bhokardan.[4]
Demographics
As of 2011 India census,[7] Bhokardan had a population of 24,416.Males constitute 12751 of the population
and females 11665.Population of Children with age of 0-6 is 3767 which is 15.43% of total population of
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Bhokardan (M Cl).Female Sex Ratio is of 915 against state average of 929. Moreover Child Sex Ratio in
Bhokardan is around 859 compared to Maharashtra state average of 894.Literacy rate of Bhokardan city is
81.96% lower than state average of 82.34%.In Bhokardan, Male literacy is around 88.66% while female
literacy rate is 74.72%.
See also
Bhokardan (Vidhan Sabha constituency)
References
Religion
Hindus
Muslims
Buddhists
Christians
Jains
Not Stated†
Religions in Bhokardan
Percent
49.95%
43.13%
5.43%
0.10%
1.20%
0.15%
1. Degulkar, G.B. "भोकरदन". मराठी िव कोश (Marathi
Distribution of religions
encyclopedia). 12. Mumbai: महारा रा मराठी िव कोश
†Includes Sikhs (0.04%), Buddhists (
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Coordinates: 20.27°N 75.77°E
Bhokardan
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bhokardan is a city and a municipal council in Jalna
district in the state of Maharashtra, India.
Bhokardan
भोकरदन
city
Contents
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Etymology
History
Geography
Demographics
See also
References
Further reading
Bhokardan
Etymology
According to legends, the name Bhokardan is derived
from the name of king Bhogvardhan or Bhagdnath,
who ruled this city in ancient time. Local legends
consider this to be a capital of Bhomasura, a
mythological demon, who was killed by Hindu god
Srikrishna.[1]
History
Show map of India
Show map of Maharashtra
Show all
Location in Maharashtra, India
Coordinates: 20.27°N 75.77°E
Country
State
District
Named for
India
Maharashtra
Jalna
King Bhogvardhan
Bhokardan is situated on bank of Kelana river.
Bhokardan has been identified by the modern
Government
historians with the ancient city of Bhogavardhana.
• Body
Municipal Council
One of the earliest references of Bhokardan is found
• President
Mrs.Manjusha Rajendra
in Markandeya Purana, where it is described as a
Deshmukh
prosperous trading city in Dandakaranya area, located
Elevation
587 m (1,926 ft)
on the trade route from Ujjayini, in central India to
Prathishthana, then capital city of Satavahanas.
Population (2011)
Similar, references were also found in various other
• Total
24,416
ancient literature.[1] In earlier period it was a
Demonym(s)
Bhokardankar
Janapada, which later got status of an independent
region. Bhokardan was the third richest city in
Languages
Satavahana period after Prathishthana and Ter. The
• Official
Marathi
inscription records at stupas of Bharhut and Sanchi,
Time zone
IST (UTC+5:30)
mention receiving donations from inhabitants of this
PIN
431 114
city for their construction. There is a reference in an
Vehicle
MH21
article from 593 AD that, the king of Mahishmati, Raja
registration
Shankargan, of Kalachuri dynasty, has donated some
[1]
land to a Brahmin in Bhogvardan region. However,
the history of this place in the Middle Ages is not known. In later period of Peshwas rule, this city came
under control of the Nizam of Hyderabad. Bhokardan was part of Hyderabad State until its annexation into
06-02-2017 02:28 PM
Bhokardan - Wikipedia
2 of 3
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhokardan
the Indian Union in 1948. In 1960, it became a part of newly form state of Maharashtra from bilingual
Bombay state. The ruins of old fortification are still visible around the city; the old fort area now houses the
Tehsil office.
Excavation at Bhokardan: An ancient site comprising two mounds, about 70 ft high, was discovered by M.
N. Deshpande near Bhokardan in 1958.[2] Subsequently, a joint evacuation was carried away by a combined
team of Nagpur University and Marathwada University, in 1973-74, during this evacuation two periods of
occupation were identified:
Period I
Period Ia - early Satavahana period
Period Ib - late Satavahana period
Period II post Satavahana period.
During the excavations, traces of foundations, brick walls, floors, post-holes, fallen roofs and a ring well
were discovered. The artifacts found from the site included punch-marked coins, copper coins of the
Satavahanas and the Kshatrapas; a few terracotta bullae with legends in Greek; coin moulds and seals.
About 2000 beads made of terracotta, glass, shell and semi-precious stones were also found. A large number
of terracotta, iron, copper and ivory objects were found from the site.[3] The other important items found at
site compromised: scores of human and animal figurines; ivory and shell bangles; terracotta ear ornaments;
saddle querns with Buddhist symbols and burnt grains which compromised wheat, Jowar, gram, ber and rice.
However, the most exquisite of all the find was the lower half of an ivory
female figurine, carved in the round with two female attendants. It is
reminiscent of the ivory statue of Hindu goddess found at ancient Roman
town-city Pompeii near modern Naples in the Italy, which was destroyed and
buried under ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
Numbers of scholars have argued that the ivory statue of Pompeii had its
origin at Bhokardan, which found its way either through ancient caravan
based silk route or via ship based spice route to Pompeii in the first century
AD.[5] Similar ivory objects were also found at Ter. This statues serves as a
testimonial of trade relationships of the ancient world.
During Satavahanas' period Bhokardan was a center for ivory artifacts,
which were traded for other items. After the decline of the Satavahanas,
Bhokardan lost its importance as a major trade center, leading to its
downfall.[1] It seems to have been re-occupied only in medieval period.
The ivory female statue and number of other artifacts which were found
during excavation are now preserved and displayed at the history museum,
of department of History & Ancient Indian Culture, of Dr. Babasaheb
Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad.
Geography
Bhokardan is located at 20.27°N 75.77°E.[6] It has an average elevation of
587 metres (1925 feet).
The Pompeii Lakshmi ivory
statuette (1st century CE)
found in the ruins of Pompeii
in Italy is thought to have
originated in Bhokardan.[4]
Demographics
As of 2011 India census,[7] Bhokardan had a population of 24,416.Males constitute 12751 of the population
and females 11665.Population of Children with age of 0-6 is 3767 which is 15.43% of total population of
06-02-2017 02:28 PM
Bhokardan - Wikipedia
3 of 3
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhokardan
Bhokardan (M Cl).Female Sex Ratio is of 915 against state average of 929. Moreover Child Sex Ratio in
Bhokardan is around 859 compared to Maharashtra state average of 894.Literacy rate of Bhokardan city is
81.96% lower than state average of 82.34%.In Bhokardan, Male literacy is around 88.66% while female
literacy rate is 74.72%.
See also
Bhokardan (Vidhan Sabha constituency)
References
Religion
Hindus
Muslims
Buddhists
Christians
Jains
Not Stated†
Religions in Bhokardan
Percent
49.95%
43.13%
5.43%
0.10%
1.20%
0.15%
1. Degulkar, G.B. "भोकरदन". मराठी िव कोश (Marathi
Distribution of religions
encyclopedia). 12. Mumbai: महारा रा मराठी िव कोश
†Includes Sikhs (0.04%), Buddhists (