Bhadohi
Bhadohi | |
---|---|
City | |
Hindi[2] | |
• Additional official | Urdu[2] |
• Regional | Awadhi |
Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
PIN | 221401 |
Vehicle registration | UP-66 |
Website | Official Website |
Bhadohi is a city and
The city is 45 km west of Varanasi,[3] and 82 km east of Prayagraj.[4]
Demographics
As of
Commerce
The main business in Bhadohi is carpet manufacturing. Bhadohi employs 22 lakh artisans in its carpet industry.[5] The Bhadohi carpets are known for their durability, softness and unique designs, which incorporate a blend of traditional and modern patterns. The Bhadohi carpets are exported to various countries worldwide, including the United States, United Kingdom and Germany among others. Bhadohi carpets are popular for several reasons, including their high-quality craftsmanship, durability, intricate designs, and unique patterns.
Education
Indian Institute of Carpet Technology, the only institute of its kind in Asia,
Famous People
Yashasvi Jaiswal - young cricketer from Bhadohi. He made headlines in July-2023 when he scored a test-hundred in first innings against West Indies at Windsor Park, Dominica. In the process, he became only the tenth Indian batsman to score a hundred in his debut innings. Recently, he came to spotlight after hitting two double centuries against England.
References
- ^ a b "Census of India: Sant Ravidas Nagar Bhadohi". www.censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 10 December 2019.
- ^ a b "52nd Report of the Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities in India" (PDF). nclm.nic.in. Ministry of Minority Affairs. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 May 2017. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
- ^ "Google Maps: Sant Ravidas Nagar Bhadohi to Varanasi". Google maps. 23 May 2017. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
- ^ "Google Maps: Sant Ravidas Nagar Bhadohi to Allahabad". Google maps. 23 May 2017. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
- ^ "Economy | District Sant Ravidas Nagar, Government of Uttar Pradesh | India". Retrieved 13 July 2020.
- ^ "Indian students in carpet technology to have internship in New Zealand". Ministry of Textiles. 16 May 2003. Archived from the original on 13 August 2017. Retrieved 22 May 2019.
- ^ Kashyap, Aishwarya Raghu (22 May 2016). "Education News, Schools, Colleges, Higher Education, Technical Education". The Hindu. Retrieved 28 January 2021.