Bhinder
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Bhinder or Bhindar is a town in
The closest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport and the nearest railway station is at Udaipur.
The city is divided into 20 wards for which elections are held every five years.
Postal code: 313603
Bhinder Municipality has total administration over 3,605 houses to which it supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage. It is also authorized to build roads within Municipality limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.
Employment
According to the townwide census, 35% of the total population is employed. The workforce is 79% male, 21% female, with 85% of all workers being employed full-time.
History
The village of Bhindar was granted to Maharaj Shakti Singh by his elder brother Maharana Pratap, ruler of Mewar, in 1578 as a gift for his assistance in the Battle of Haldighati. Bhindar is close to several places of historical importance including the Sitamata sanctuary, Chittaurgarh, Bambora, Jagat, and Jaisamand. The village of Bhindar is also famous for its artistic swords, gold and silver jewelry, cloth, and miniature paintings.[citation needed]
Demographics
The Bhinder Municipality has a population of 17,878. Approximately 9,081 are males and 8,797 are females.[1]
According to the
Hindu: 73.71%, Muslim: 15.97%, Jain: 10.20%, Others: 0.08%, Christian: 0.04%.[citation needed]
References
- ^ Census India, 2011